The 15 Best Helicopter Flights in South Africa

1.12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 853 reviews · 12 min · from $165Our pick

Take a 12-minute English-guided helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront over Cape Town Stadium, Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and Table Mountain. You’ll receive a safety briefing, Bose headset, discreet weigh-in, and a close coastal view in a compact, eco-friendly helicopter.

“Our guide was friendly and informative. The process before the flight was very quick. It was really wonderful to see the scenery from the air! We had a great time and would definitely recommend it!”

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2.2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 417 reviews · 25 min · from $320

Take a shared 25-minute helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront around Table Mountain, past Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Constantia. Your English-speaking pilot provides live commentary. After landing, collect a catamaran harbour-tour ticket, valid for seven days. Pickup is available within 3 km.

“Was an amazing experience. Look out for the little golf buggies to take you to the helipad. You do not need to walk.”

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3.25min Helicopter Flight with Complimentary Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $278Top rated

Fly from the V&A Waterfront around Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Constantia Valley. Your pilot provides live commentary, and hotel pickup is offered. Seating is assigned for weight and balance, so views may vary by seat. The listed inclusions cover the flight, commentary, and pickup, not food or drinks.

“Just great fun - give it a try. Easy to book, easy to get to, totally professional. Do type 100 characters!”

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4.Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · from $211

Fly from the V&A Waterfront for 20 minutes above Cape Town’s working harbor, City Bowl, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, the Twelve Apostles, Camps Bay, Llandudno, and Hout Bay. A pilot provides live commentary, hotel pickup is available, and helicopters carry up to six passengers. Seating depends on weight and balance.

“Pilot gave a great commentary throughout the awesome view. Both seasoned and first-time passengers had a fabulous trip.”

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5.20-Minute Helicopter Flight and Free Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews · from $225

Fly from the V&A Waterfront along Table Mountain to Hout Bay, then past Cape Town Stadium, Signal Hill, Camps Bay, Clifton, and the Twelve Apostles. Your pilot provides commentary, and your ticket includes a harbour cruise plus complimentary collection within 5 km of the base.

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6.Two Oceans Helicopter Tour in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $265

Take a 24-minute helicopter flight from Cape Town’s helipad over Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, False Bay, Muizenberg, Constantia, Table Mountain, and the City Bowl. Your pilot provides live commentary, and you finish with a glass of sparkling wine. Flights run at selected times, subject to weather.

“Ongelooflijke uitzichten van Kaapstad en omgeving. Zeker de moeite waard. Ik heb de trip rond de Tafelberg gekozen maar je hebt nog drie andere.”

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7.Full Peninsula Scenic Helicopter Flight with Free Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $531

Take a roughly 48-minute helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront over Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Muizenberg, False Bay, and Constantia vineyards. Live commentary helps you follow the route. The flight may be shared, and the advertised package includes a complimentary boat cruise.

“The pilot was awesome and especially with my very inquisitive and brilliant (of course) grandson who was lucky enough to sit between the pilot and myself. At no time did we feel any turbulence and they were excellent about rescheduling aftRead more”

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8.Camps Bay and Hout Bay Helicopter Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $199

Meet at the V&A Waterfront for a shared helicopter flight along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast. You’ll see Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Table Mountain, and the City Bowl, with live pilot commentary and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Flights last about 16 minutes and carry up to six people.

“Great views from above and pilot was very knowledgeable of the area! Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to embark on an unique experience in Cape Town!”

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9.Scenic Cape Point Helicopter Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $518

Fly from the V&A Waterfront along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast to Cape Point, with views of Clifton, the Twelve Apostles, Table Mountain, and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Your pilot provides live commentary, and you finish with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Flights last about 48 minutes.

“The views of the entire area were amazing. We saw Table Mt and all of the Harbor sights.”

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10.Cape Peninsula Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 50 min · from $619

From the V&A Waterfront Helipad, you’ll fly in a shared helicopter over Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, the Cape of Good Hope, False Bay, and Constantia Valley. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, while the small group size keeps the flight personal. Bring sunglasses, a camera, and a charged phone.

“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.”

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11.Huey Army Helicopter Adventure Flight in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $401

Meet Sport Helicopters at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront for a safety briefing, then take a 30-minute flight in a genuine Vietnam-era Huey. With the doors open, you’ll see Cape Town from the air while an experienced pilot performs simulated combat maneuvers and low-level flying. A glass of champagne is included afterward.

“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.”

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12.12 Apostles Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 16 min · from $218

Take off from the V&A Waterfront for a 16-minute English-guided helicopter flight along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast. You’ll see Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Clifton, Camps Bay, beaches, and the city from above. A 10-minute safety briefing comes first, and an original passport is required.

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13.Cape Town Two Oceans Scenic Helicopter Flight – 27min

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 27 min · from $317

Join Sport Helicopters at the V&A Waterfront for a safety briefing, then fly over Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, False Bay, Muizenberg, Groot Constantia, Table Mountain, and the City Bowl. Your English-speaking pilot points out landmarks from the air. The experience ends with sparkling wine.

“Traumaussicht! unbedingt auf der linken Seite sitzen - da sieht man am besten. ( Man wird aber ja nach Gewicht für einen Platz eingeteilt)”

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14.Robben Island By Air Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 20 min · from $246

From the V&A Waterfront Helipad, you’ll take a 20-minute shared helicopter flight around Robben Island. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary as you view the prison, village, Atlantic coast, Table Bay harbour, Cape Town, Lion’s Head, Camps Bay, and Table Mountain. Flights carry up to six people.

“Hele mooie helikoptervlucht gehad. Over Robbeneiland gevlogen waarbij uitleg gegeven werd. Vriendelijke medewerkers. Echt een aanrader!”

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15.Cape Town Helicopter Tour: City Hopper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $148Best value

Take a 12-minute shared helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront over Cape Town Stadium, Lion’s Head, Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and Table Mountain. Live commentary helps you follow the sights. Flights carry up to six people, with free lockers for bags and several departure times available.

“The view to table mountain and the descending of helicopter. I hope next times I can do more hours of tour”

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