South Africa · HELICOPTER TOURS
The good helicopter tours fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
A short 12-minute helicopter flight over Cape Town’s Atlantic coast, with big views of Table Mountain, Clifton, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles.
“Fantastic!!!!! I LOVED IT! and our pilot Dave was the best! Thank you”
A 25-minute helicopter loop over Table Mountain, then a V&A Waterfront catamaran harbor tour, with Cape Town Helicopters.
“Great flight - super organisation and Werner our pilot was excellent. Can only recommend doing it !”
25-minute helicopter flight from Cape Town circles Table Mountain, highlights the Atlantic to Indian Ocean, with a complimentary boat cruise.
“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.”
20-minute Atlantic Coast helicopter flight from V&A Waterfront, looping Table Mountain and City Bowl, past beaches and Hout Bay with hotel pickup.
“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.”
Take a 20-minute Cape Town helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront, get pilot commentary over Table Mountain, then use a free harbour cruise ticket.
Fly Cape Town’s Two Oceans by helicopter, with onboard commentary, champagne toast, and views over Clifton, Camps Bay, Table Mountain, and V&A Waterfront.
“Ongelooflijke uitzichten van Kaapstad en omgeving. Zeker de moeite waard. Ik heb de trip rond de Tafelberg gekozen maar je hebt nog drie andere.”
48-minute private helicopter over Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, with live commentary and a free boat cruise along the coast.
“It’s the most expensive helicopter tour they have but totally worth it. Lasts almost an hour and you get to see all of Cape Town, the peninsula and Cape of Good Hope from above. Also be sure to ask for the 1 hour catamaran tour of Cape Town by sea which is included in the price of the helicopter tour.”
Fly over Camps Bay, Clifton, Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles on a 20 minute helicopter ride from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront.
“Amazing experience! Was easy to check-in and find and our pilot was extremely friendly, pointing out key sites during the flight and giving us a great tour. You get breathtaking views of Camps Bay, Robben Island and Table Mountain. Only wish it was a bit longer!”
Cape Town by helicopter from the V&A Waterfront, with a 48-minute flight over Table Mountain, coast views, and Cape Point plus sparkling wine.
“Freakin AMAZING!!!! Simone, Milissa, Rieka & Allin you guys are awesome!!!!”
50-minute shared helicopter flight from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront over Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, False Bay, and the 12 Apostles.
“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.”
Fly in a genuine Vietnam Huey helicopter in Cape Town with doors off, simulated combat-style maneuvers, and champagne for about 30 minutes.
“The whole experience it was great! I’ve been waiting a long time to be back in Cape Town to do this. The service in the day was friendly and efficient too.”
Take a 16-minute Cape Town helicopter flight over Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Clifton, and Camps Bay from the V&A Waterfront.
27-minute Cape Town two oceans helicopter flight over Table Mountain, Atlantic and Indian shores, with pilot commentary, transport and champagne.
“Traumaussicht! unbedingt auf der linken Seite sitzen - da sieht man am besten. ( Man wird aber ja nach Gewicht für einen Platz eingeteilt)”
A 20-minute shared helicopter flight from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront for 360-degree views of Robben Island and Mandela’s prison site.
“Hele mooie helikoptervlucht gehad. Over Robbeneiland gevlogen waarbij uitleg gegeven werd. Vriendelijke medewerkers. Echt een aanrader!”
A 12-minute Cape Town Helicopter Tour City Hopper over Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Clifton, and the Twelve Apostles, with live commentary and great value.
“The view to table mountain and the descending of helicopter. I hope next times I can do more hours of tour”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
