Mombasa is one of Kenya’s biggest holiday destination cities because of the tropical sunshine, landscape, its scenic nature, and surroundings.
However, touring Mombasa can be hectic and exhausting for first-timers or for individuals who have not yet figured out how to maneuver the city in the sunny weather.
One way of having an unforgettable and exciting experience in the coastal region is touring using a private helicopter.
Helicopter rides allow tourists to have a better view of the sandy beaches and other scenery allowing individuals to visit even more destinations because of the shorter period of time taken.
Because they have a small turning radius, the pilot can move the helicopter around to offer the best possible viewing angle or hover at the same spot to allow more time to enjoy the view instead of a fleeting glimpse.
It is also the best option for those with an adventurous spirit to tick off the box areas they have longed to visit but are inaccessible or would take longer periods to reach.
Chopper companies include packages for clients who would like to stay for a longer period such as wet leases and dry leases.Â
For a wet lease, the organisation or person who owns the aircraft will provide that chopper as well as one or more crew members to the client for their travel.Â
In a dry lease, however, the chopper company provides the client with the aircraft but does not provide a crew member.
Moreover, although dry leases offer more control of the trip, they are commonly offered to individuals or organisations who are able to hire their own crew who are licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority and hold the Air Operators Certificate.
Transport Charges
The cost of hiring a chopper to Mombasa from Nairobi will vary depending on the number of passengers on board and the company used but here are some standard charges.
Charges for a helicopter ride from Nairobi range between Ksh120,000 and Ksh370,000 per hour for up to three people. The price goes up depending on the number of occupants with regular choppers designed to carry five passengers.
Additionally, charges for those who prefer to catch the flight from Nanyuki will part ways with between Ksh250,000 and Ksh350,000 for a chopper that carries up to five people.
Using a commercial flight, which averagely costs Ksh15,000 from Nairobi to Mombasa, is an alternative way of traveling.
However, one will have to bear with the check-in and passport control at airports as opposed to chopper rides that offer easy pick-up and drop-off.Â
Other alternative means of travel include using a commercial train which costs Ksh3,000 for an adult first-class ticket and Ksh1,000 for an economy-class ticket.
Additionally, long-distance travel buses averagely cost Ksh2,000 to Mombasa and its environs.Â
Helicopter tours are appropriate for all occasions because of the additional thrill and fun element and could be the better air travel option to Mombasa.
Chopper rides are used for different occasions including marriage proposals, anniversaries, reunions, rekindling romantic relationships, graduation celebrations, and just getting together with friends.
Source: kENYANS.CO.KE
