Based in the Kruger Lowveld, Mpumalanga Helicopter Company operates from Hippo Hollow Country Estate on the outskirts of Hazyview. Flights can be taken directly from Hippo Hollow or, for your convenience, you can be collected from lodges, hotels or any of the local airfields in the Mpumalanga Lowveld area.
Mpumalanga Helicopter Co. took to the air in 2002. With thousands of hours of flight time logged over the past twenty-one years the Company can boast many happy frequent flyers, but none so touching as their Reach for a Dream VIP passengers.
Mpumalanga Helicopters are proud to have played a significant role in the fight against Rhino Poaching, and will continue to support this important cause.
BELL 206B
JETRANGER III
Seats four passengers and one pilot (subject to weight guidelines) – one passenger in the front and three passengers seated in the back.
The famous Bell 206B JetRanger III has been described as the most successful commercial helicopter ever produced.
BELL 206
LONG RANGER
Seats six passengers and one pilot (subject to weight guidelines) – one passenger in the front and five passengers seated in the back. A recent review described the Bell 206 Long Ranger as ‘Reliability Meets Proven Capability’.
The Long Ranger has set several long distance records, including around-the-world flights.
SAFETY
During your flight with Mpumalanga Helicopters, you will fly in the safest and most reliable helicopters in the world — the Bell Jet Ranger and Longranger series. Your safety as our passenger is paramount. We are a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Certified Air Carrier and we pride ourselves on the fact that we adhere to an even higher level of safety that exceeds the regulatory requirements.
All passengers are given a thorough safety briefing prior to their flight, including operation of doors, seatbelts and general safety awareness around the helicopter.
All our aircraft are maintained to the highest safety standards. Our highly qualified pilots will ensure your safety and comfort throughout your flight, along with providing informative commentary along the way.