Tsodilo Hills Helicopter Scenic Flight
Explore the Enchanting Tsodilo Hills on a Helicopter Tour with Rock Art Excursion
Visiting the Tsodilo Hills on a helicopter tour with Helicopter Horizons, including a guided rock art excursion, is a rewarding and unforgettable experience.
This offer is particularly appealing to self-drive travelers in Botswana who are staying in Maun and have not included a detour to the northwestern region of Botswana to visit the Tsodilo Hills.
During the half-day Tsodilo Hills tour, you will enjoy not only a thrilling helicopter flight but also an informative and engaging guided walk through the Tsodilo Hills, known for their ancient rock art. With 4,500 rock paintings in a relatively small area, this site holds one of the highest concentrations of rock art in the world and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
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The Tsodilo Hills
Here you will find our main article on the Tsodilo Hills.
The Tsodilo Hills, consisting of four small hills, remain a sacred place for the San people (Bushmen), who believe the spirits of their ancestors rest there. For the Hambukushu, a Bantu-speaking people who moved to Botswana later, the area is considered the "Cradle of Humankind."
The rock art at the Tsodilo Hills is among the oldest in the world, with some paintings estimated to be at least 24,000 years old. Researchers have documented 4,500 individual artworks within just 22 km², giving the Tsodilo Hills the nickname "The Louvre of the Desert."
A visit to the Tsodilo Hills is undeniably a remarkable and enriching experience!
Tsodilo Hills Helicopter Tour with Rock Art Excursion
The half-day helicopter tour with Helicopter Horizons departs from the airfield in Maun .
The journey begins with a scenic flight northwest to the Tsodilo Hills, providing a breathtaking aerial view of the ancient hills. Although the highest hill rises only 410 meters above the flat Kalahari landscape, the sight from the air is truly awe-inspiring.
Upon landing at the Tsodilo Hills, a local guide will lead you on a 3-hour rock art tour. The excursion involves climbing through quartzite rocks, exploring caves, discovering rock art and decorated overhangs, while receiving fascinating insights from your guide.
After the guided tour, you’ll fly over the Okavango Panhandle and the vast floodplains of the Okavango Delta before returning to Maun. The total flight time is approximately 2.5 hours .
Please note: For security reasons at Maun Airport, a passport is required.
Included in the Tsodilo Hills Helicopter Tour
- 2.5-hour helicopter flight (Maun – Tsodilo Hills – Maun)
- 3-hour guided rock art tour at Tsodilo Hills
- Entrance fees to the Tsodilo Hills
- Picnic
- Departure Tax
Rates
| Type | 2025 | 2026 |
| 01.01.25 - 31.12.25 | 01.01.26 - 31.12.26 | |
| Helicopter-Tsodilo-Tour | US$ 1215 | US$ 1275 |
| Rates per person - Minimum 2 people | ||
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