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.
“Smooth process and beautiful flight, wished we could have had longer!”
A 25-minute shared helicopter flight from V&A Waterfront plus a catamaran cruise, with big aerial views of Table Mountain and both oceans.
“Wow! Fantastic views, great company from the pilot! Thank you!”
25-minute Cape Town helicopter flight over Table Mountain to two oceans, with live pilot commentary and hotel pickup, ending back at V&A.
“We had perfect weather, an informative pilot and beautiful scenery. It’s a trip you must take when in Cape Town!!”
A 20-minute Cape Town helicopter hop from the V&A Waterfront over Table Mountain and the Atlantic coast, with live pilot commentary.
“Great service, very informative great way to check out the city and surrounding areas to learn where you want to visit. Just felt it wasn’t long enough. Otherwise great job all !”
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.
“Best way to see Cape Point! In town for a conference and had just enough time for a heli tour to see the area - highly recommend this!”
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.
“The views of the entire area were amazing. We saw Table Mt and all of the Harbor sights.”
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.”
