Scenic Helicopter Flights in South Africa: the 4 Best Flights to Book

1.Cape Town: 12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

Take a 12-minute Cape Town helicopter flight from Cape Town Helicopters, with an English-speaking pilot, Bose headset, and sweeping views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Clifton, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles. Pilots such as Dave and Ryan have been praised for clear commentary and calm handling.

“The pilot and all the staff were super friendly - we felt very safe from the very first second! The view from the helicopter was indescribable, we'd love to do it again.”

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2.Full Peninsula Scenic Helicopter Flight with Free Boat Cruise

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

Fly from the V&A Waterfront over Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Muizenberg, and Constantia. The flight lasts about 45 to 48 minutes, includes live commentary, and may be shared with other parties. A complimentary boat cruise is also offered.

“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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3.Cape Town: Cape Peninsula Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Take off from the V&A Waterfront with an English-speaking pilot, then follow the coast past Table Mountain, Clifton, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Cape Point, and False Bay. The shared flight holds up to six people, with aerial commentary, sweeping views, and optional HD video for purchase.

“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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4.Cape Town: 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, and Camps Bay from above. Bring your original passport, expect a discreet weigh-in, and leave backpacks behind.

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