Helicopter Rides: See Cape Town from the Sky

Photo credit: Cape Town Helicopters via Facebook

Cape Town looks gorgeous from any angle but there’s no question that it’s especially impressive from the sky. Whether you fly over the verdant, exciting Cape Winelands or circle over the harbour, there are few better sights to behold than the Mother City’s ocean-meets mountain scenery.

In this post, we share some of the best helicopter rides to enjoy, as you see Cape Town from the sky!

(Note: Cape Town has a great selection of helicopter tour operators to choose from; we’ve merely selected some diverse tours to showcase what’s available. Also, keep in mind that helicopter flights are quite pricey so this is definitely an experience to save up for.)

Tour the 12 Apostles

Photo credit: Cape Town Helicopters via Facebook

If you’d love to see the majesty of the Twelve Apostles mountain range and Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain from the sky, then this helicopter flight with Cape Town Helicopters is for you.

Immediately after take-off, you’ll be mesmerised by the beauty of the Mother City, as flight highlights include seeing the Cape Town CBD, Camps Bay, Clifton and of course, the impressive Twelve Apostles from the sky.

Note: These flights are subject to weather conditions and you need to check-in 20-30 minutes before your scheduled flight.
Cost: R3 190.00 per person
Flight time: approximately 16 minutes
Website: www.helicopterscapetown.co.za/tour/the-12-apostles-helicopter-tour

Enjoy a Winelands Helicopter Flight

The Waterfront Helicopter Tours offer a wide range of Cape Winelands flights. This allows visitors or locals to enjoy a scenic helicopter flight to one of the many wine farms in and around Cape Town.

Tour options include:

Groot Constantia via Cape Point (fly from the V&A Waterfront to Cape Point, before landing at Groot Constantia for lunch)
Groot Constantia luncheon (fly from the V&A to Groot Constantia, where you will enjoy lunch and a wine tasting)
Durbanville Hills luncheon (fly from the V&A to Durbanville Hills for lunch)
De Grendel Wine Farm (fly from the V&A to De Grendel for lunch)
Stellenbosch Winelands Region (fly from the V&A to a Stellenbosch wine farm for lunch; choose from one of three famous wine farms, namely: Delaire Graff, Lanzerac or Cavalli Wine Estate)
Franschhoek Winelands (fly from the V&A to Franschhoek and stop over in the Franschhoek Winelands for wine, lunch or both)

Cost: Varies per flight. Pricing ranges from R12 085 to R16 685 per person.
Flight time: Flights are either 30 minutes or 60 minutes, depending on the selected tour.
Website: https://waterfronthelicoptertours.co.za/winefarm-helicopter-flights/

Fly Out to Robben Island

Photo credit: Waterfront Helicopter Tours

Another fun offering from Waterfront Helicopter Tours is their flight to Robben Island, where visitors can experience a vital part of South Africa’s history, as this is where beloved former President, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned for 18 years.

With this tour, you’ll fly back from Robben Island over the beautiful Camps Bay and Clifton beaches, marvelling at Table Mountain and the city’s CBD before landing back at the V&A Waterfront.

As a bonus, this tour also includes a 60-minute, free catamaran cruise around the harbour. This allows you to soak up the city from the sea!

Note: This flight is subject to a minimum of two seats and all standard flights are shared unless booked privately. For the cost of half a seat, you can book a private flight.

Cost: R4 022 per person.
Flight time: 16 minutes.
Website: https://waterfronthelicoptertours.co.za/product/robben-island-two-bay-combo/

Do the Full Peninsula Tour to Cape Point

Photo credit: Sport Helicopters Cape Town

Last but by no means least, you can also book an exciting full peninsula tour with Sport Helicopters Cape Town.

This flight allows you to see the full beauty of the Cape Peninsula, as you fly out to Cape Point, a breathtaking natural world heritage site.

Along the way, you’ll see notable landmarks, including: Table Mountain, Cape Town’s habour, Signal Hill, Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, Hout Bay, Scarborough, Groot Constantia and many more.

As a bonus, each flight includes a complimentary bottle of JC le Roux and a free, 90-minute catamaran sunset cruise!

Note: This flight is subject to a minimum of two seats and all standard flights are shared unless booked privately. For the cost of half a seat, you can book a private flight.

Cost: R9 020 per person.
Flight time: approximately 48 minutes.
Website: https://sporthelicopterscapetown.co.za/product/cape-point/.

Soak up Summer in the Mother City

Once your weary feet are back on solid ground, why not spoil yourself with a soothing getaway in tranquil Hout Bay?

DK Villas has a stunning trio of self-catering apartments (namely, Riverview, The Boardwalk and Harbour View) for our guests to choose from.

Each apartment comes fully equipped with every necessary creature comfort and luxury amenity and appliance you might need; safe, secure parking; 24/7 security; and of course, a peaceful home-away-from-home feeling!

Book today to avoid disappointment, as we tend to book up fast in the summer season!

For more information or to book one of our apartments, please see the relevant Accommodation link(s) on our website: www.dkvillas.co.za.