Peaks and Plains: Mount Kenya Aerial Escape

Begin with a comfortable transfer from Nairobi or Nanyuki Lodge to the airstrip. After meet-and-greet with your pilot, the helicopter rises gently above verdant farmland. In moments, the alpine majesty of Mount Kenya reveals itself—crisp ridgelines etched against the sky. You'll ascend gradually, gliding past Batian and Nelion, absorbing each glacier and cliff as if painted just for you. Time slows as you descend into a secluded alpine tarn—Lake Alice or Michelson—where the tranquility of mountain air meets the thrill of remote exploration. A catered picnic, complete with fresh pastries and fine tea, awaits on the shore, complemented by the open silence of the highlands. After ample time to turn perspective into memory, the return flight brings lingering views of forest slopes before landing back at base.

For guests extending their stay or opting for an extended experience: embark on a morning wildlife overflight. Rising above the forest canopy, you'll scan for elephants, buffalo, or elusive antelopes roaming Mount Kenya’s lower slopes. The aerial vantage lends a new appreciation for the mountain as both wilderness sanctuary and water tower. After circulating these beloved ecosystems, the helicopter deposits you once again at the lodge or airstrip—your Mount Kenya escape complete.