SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 helicopter tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
A budget-friendly 12-minute helicopter loop over Cape Town’s coast, beaches, and icons like Table Mountain, with Bose headsets and calm pilots.
“Really great bit scary like would deffos recommend”
A 25-minute shared helicopter flight from V&A Waterfront plus a catamaran cruise, with big aerial views of Table Mountain and both oceans.
“Great aerial views of Cape Town. Very smooth flight & informative pilot”
25-minute Cape Town helicopter flight over Table Mountain to two oceans, with live pilot commentary and hotel pickup, ending back at V&A.
“A fantastic must do activity in Cape Town. Seeing the peninsula from the air gives you a different perspective of the beauty of the region.”
A 20-minute Cape Town helicopter hop from the V&A Waterfront over Table Mountain and the Atlantic coast, with live pilot commentary.
“It was so wunderful. My Friends are so happy that we have make this Trip. For me was the best, the view to a Wal with Baby.”
20-minute shared helicopter flight over Cape Town plus a free V&A Waterfront harbour cruise. Big views, pilot commentary, easy pickup.
Fly Cape Town’s Two Oceans by helicopter: 24-minute aerial loop over Clifton, Camps Bay, Chapman's Peak, and Table Mountain.
“Ongelooflijke uitzichten van Kaapstad en omgeving. Zeker de moeite waard. Ik heb de trip rond de Tafelberg gekozen maar je hebt nog drie andere.”
Fly Cape Town’s peninsula from a private helicopter, spotting Table Mountain, Cape Point, penguins and beaches, then enjoy a free boat cruise.
“Pick Up was from our hotel which was on time. The flight was on time we were the only 2 on the flight so I got to sit next to the captain who was very knowledgeable he gave a running commentary as we were going along pointing out places Read more”
Short helicopter flight over Clifton, Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles, Table Mountain, and Hout Bay from V&A Waterfront with live pilot commentary and champagne.
“Great tour! Amazing view of the waterfront and coastline. Pilot was very friendly and pointed out all of the major sights we were flying over. Highly recommended!”
Fly from V&A Waterfront to Cape Point in about 48 minutes. See Table Mountain and the Atlantic from the air, with champagne included.
“Their agents based at the V&A Waterfront scammed me on 5 May 2025. Making me offers of a specific price for a helicopter/boat ride package (R6600 total). They told me i must pay seperately for the helicopter (6000) and boat (600 foRead more”
See Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula from the air on a 50-minute helicopter flight to the Cape of Good Hope.
“Wegen starker Winde musste der Flug angesagt werden. Er wurde ohne Probleme auf drei Tage später verschoben. Alles bestens und wie immer in Südafrika komplett entspannt und gutgelaunt.”
