MOUNT KILIMANJARO EVACUATION
Tropic Helicopters is a licensed Tanzanian Air Operator, approved by TANAPA to perform evacuations from Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Meru, and all other National Parks. The company’s operations base is at Usa River.
Climbers that require an evacuation from Mt Kilimanjaro can be collected from any one of the mountain helicopter landing zones. Services are weather dependent and weight limitations apply.
Emergency Contacts:
Tropic Helicopters requires the following information prior to performing a CASEVAC or MEDEVAC flight.
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Name of climbing company and guide?
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What is the casualty’s condition?
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Can the casualty fly in a seated position, or do they require a stretcher?
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Casualty’s name and passport details?
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Casualty’s weight in KG?
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Pickup location, current wind and cloud conditions on site.
Weight limitations on Mount Kilimanjaro
*DISCLAIMER! Max loads are not guaranteed and are at the pilot's discretion due to climatic conditions of the day
OPERATIONS & PRICING
Tropic Helicopters works exclusively with registered climbing operators.
The cost for a single recovery flight from Mount Kilimanjaro is USD $3,500.
Each consecutive flight thereafter for the same group will be charged at USD $2,000.
Aircraft
Tropic Helicopters operates Airbus H130 and H125 Helicopters
SAFETY
- Please stand at least 50 meters from the helipad whilst the aircraft is landing.
- Ensure all bags and loose items are secure.
- Wait for the pilot to signal you to approach.
- Follow the safety diagram below on how to safely approach and enter the aircraft.
MEDICAL CARE
Tropic Helicopters has partnered with Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre ( KCMC ) in Moshi. All serious casevac cases will be flown directly to KCMC's accident and emergency department.
Connect with us
Address
Usariver, Arusha.
Tanzania.