The 15 Best Helicopter Tours in South Africa

1.12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

Take a 12-minute Cape Town helicopter flight along the Atlantic Seaboard with an English-speaking pilot and Bose headset. From Cape Town Helicopters, you’ll see the V&A Waterfront, stadium, Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and Table Mountain. The flight costs $165 per person and includes a safety briefing.

“Scenic views, totally worth it Everything went well except the shitty rep who asked for the front of the debit card I used to book the tour online, very nonsense behavior.”

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2.2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

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

You’ll fly from the V&A Waterfront around Table Mountain, past Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Constantia Valley, with English commentary from your pilot. The shared flight carries up to six people and includes a catamaran harbor cruise voucher valid for seven days. Bring your original passport and expect a discreet weigh-in before boarding.

“The trip was wonderful, the views are amazing and Paul our pilot made was excellent pilot with loads of knowledge around the area and easy to talk too. I really recommend if you come to CT to do the 2 oceans activity.”

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3.25min Helicopter Flight with Complimentary Boat Cruise

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

Take off from the V&A Waterfront with a pilot’s live commentary and circle Table Mountain before following the Atlantic coast past Signal Hill, Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and Hout Bay. Cross to False Bay, look for sharks near Muizenberg, and return over Constantia. Hotel pickup is offered, but confirm whether the advertised boat cruise is included.

“Was a great Experience. See the beautifull landscape. Absolutely phenomenal. Feel pretty safe and good”

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4.Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast

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

Fly from the V&A Waterfront over Cape Town’s working harbour, City Bowl, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, the Twelve Apostles, Atlantic beaches, and Hout Bay. A pilot provides live commentary, hotel pickup is available, and flights carry up to six people. Expect spectacular views, shared seating, and strict weight and weather rules.

“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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5.20-Minute Helicopter Flight and Free Harbour Tour

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

Cape Town Helicopters takes you on a shared 20-minute flight from the V&A Waterfront to Hout Bay and back. You’ll pass Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Camps Bay, Clifton Beach, Signal Hill, and Cape Town Stadium, with live pilot commentary. A complimentary harbour cruise ticket and collection within 5km are included.

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6.Two Oceans Helicopter Tour in Cape Town

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

You’ll take a 24-minute helicopter flight from Cape Town’s helipad along Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, False Bay, Muizenberg, Constantia, and Table Mountain. Live commentary helps identify landmarks, and a glass of sparkling wine awaits after landing. Flights run at 3:00 pm and return to the 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.”

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7.Full Peninsula Scenic Helicopter Flight with Free Boat Cruise

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

Take a private-style 45 to 48-minute helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront over Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, False Bay, and Constantia vineyards. Flights may be shared, with up to six people aboard. Live commentary, hotel pickup, lockers, and a complimentary boat cruise are available.

“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 Sport Helicopters at the V&A Waterfront for a small-group flight over Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Table Mountain, and the City Bowl. Your pilot provides live commentary, and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine is included. The flight lasts about 16 minutes, with the full experience taking 18 to 20 minutes.

“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!”

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9.Scenic Cape Point Helicopter Tour from Cape Town

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

Take a 48-minute helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront over Cape Town, Clifton, the Twelve Apostles, Table Mountain, and Cape Point. Your pilot provides live commentary, and the flight ends back at the waterfront with a glass of sparkling wine. Flights run at 3:00 pm and require at least two passengers sharing.

“Freakin AMAZING!!!! Simone, Milissa, Rieka & Allin you guys are awesome!!!!”

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10.Cape Peninsula Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Fly from the V&A Waterfront Helipad in a shared helicopter with an English-speaking pilot providing commentary. The 50-minute route passes Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Clifton, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, the Cape of Good Hope, False Bay, and Constantia Valley. Flights carry up to six people, with schedules subject to weather and weight limits.

“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 Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront for a safety briefing, weight-balanced seating, and a 30-minute flight in a genuine Vietnam Huey. With the doors off, you’ll see Cape Town from the air while experienced pilots perform simulated combat maneuvers and low-level flying toward the West Coast. 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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12.12 Apostles Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Take off from the V&A Waterfront and follow Cape Town’s Atlantic coast by helicopter. In 16 minutes, you’ll see Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Clifton, Camps Bay, and the city from a rare angle. An English-speaking pilot flies the route, with a safety briefing and discreet weigh-in before boarding.

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

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

Take off from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront and follow the Atlantic coast to Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek, False Bay, Groot Constantia, and Table Mountain. Your English-speaking pilot points out major sights, and a sparkling wine toast follows the flight. Seating is assigned by weight.

“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

Join a shared 20-minute helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront and circle Robben Island for clear aerial views of its prison and village. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, then flies back over Table Bay Harbour with Cape Town, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, and Camps Bay in view. 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

Meet Cape Town Helicopters at the V&A Waterfront for a shared 12-minute flight over Green Point, Cape Town Stadium, Lion’s Head, Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and Table Mountain. Live commentary is included. The helicopter carries up to six people, lockers are provided for bags, and pilot Megan has been praised for her friendly welcome.

“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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