The 12 Best South Africa Helicopter Flights

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.Cape Town: 2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

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

Fly for 25 minutes from the V&A Waterfront around Table Mountain, past Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Constantia. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, and your ticket includes a catamaran harbor cruise valid for seven days. Shared flights carry up to six people.

“This was a very informative and beautiful flight over Cape Town and the back side of Table Mountain. We even got lucky and saw two whales.”

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3.Cape Town: 25min Helicopter Flight with Complimentary Boat Cruise

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

From the V&A Waterfront, fly around Table Mountain, past Signal Hill, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Constantia Valley. Your pilot provides live commentary. Hotel pickup is offered, but seating depends on weight and balance, and no carry-on bags are allowed.

“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 Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront above the working harbor, City Bowl, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Llandudno, and Hout Bay. The 20-minute shared flight includes hotel pickup, live commentary, and wide coastal views.

“Amazing service! Everyone was so friendly and made it such a wonderful experience! Great views of Cape Town and the pilot explained what everything was! Highly recommend”

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5.Cape Town: 20-Minute Helicopter Flight and Free Harbour Tour

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

Take a shared 20-minute helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront to Hout Bay and back, with pilot commentary, Table Mountain views, and a complimentary harbour cruise valid for seven days. Pickup is available 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.

“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

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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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 16-minute helicopter flight over Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Table Mountain, the City Bowl, and Hout Bay. Your pilot provides live commentary, and a glass of sparkling wine is included. Flights carry up to six people and return to the helipad.

“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, passing Clifton, the Twelve Apostles, Table Mountain, and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Your pilot provides live commentary, and the flight ends with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

“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”

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10.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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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 board a genuine Vietnam Huey for 30 minutes of doors-off flying. Expect low-level West Coast flights and simulated combat maneuvers. Seating follows weight and balance rules, and a jacket is essential.

“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.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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