Aerial Tours & Thrills
Explore Cape Town from the Sky
Price: Varies by activity and duration (see below)
Experience Cape Town from an unforgettable perspective with our Aerial Tours & Thrills. Choose from scenic helicopter tours, tandem paragliding and tandem skydiving, with spectacular views across Cape Town, Table Mountain, the Atlantic coastline and beyond.
Cape Town Tandem Skydiving
Cape Town looks spectacular from the ground. Now imagine it from 12,000 feet.
Take adventure to another level with a tandem skydive over Cape Town. Your experience begins with a short safety briefing before boarding the aircraft for a spectacular climb above the West Coast, with views stretching towards Table Mountain, Cape Town and Robben Island.
Then the aircraft door opens.
Harnessed securely to an experienced tandem instructor, you’ll leave the aircraft and experience the extraordinary rush of freefall at around 200 km/h. Depending on your chosen jump altitude, you’ll spend approximately 35–45 seconds in freefall before the parachute opens at around 5,000 feet.
And then everything changes.
The adrenaline of freefall gives way to an incredible five-minute parachute flight, giving you time to take in the coastline and landscape below before returning gently to earth.
No previous skydiving experience is required. This experience is designed for first-time jumpers, with the briefing, tandem instructor and specialist equipment all taken care of.
10,000 ft Tandem Skydive: R3,950 per person
12,000 ft Tandem Skydive: R5,000 per person
Includes:
- Pre-jump safety briefing
- Tandem skydive from your selected altitude
- Experienced tandem instructor
- All specialist skydiving equipment and parachute hire
Capture Your Jump:
Handicam video and still photographs are available for R980. A full handicam and outside-camera video and still photography package is available for R2,350, subject to staff availability.
Important Information:
Skydiving is weather dependent and advance booking is essential. General good health is required and weight restrictions apply. Maximum weights are 90 kg for women and 100 kg for men. Participants under 18 require parental consent.
Wear comfortable clothing and secure, well-fitting shoes. Spectacles and contact lenses can be worn, with suitable goggles provided where required.
Personal cameras, mobile phones and other loose objects are not permitted on the aircraft or during the skydive.
Aerial Thrills
Price: Varies by activity and duration (see below)
Price: R2,150 per person
Duration: Weather dependent
Includes:
- Professional tandem paragliding flight with certified pilot
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- All necessary paragliding equipment, gear and harness
- Pictures and videos
Female Pilot Request:
- R2,300 per person, including pictures and videos
- Subject to female pilot availability
Excludes:
- Transport to and from the launch/landing area
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Cape Town Paragliding – Signal Hill
Take to the skies with a tandem paragliding flight in Cape Town from Signal Hill. Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Table Mountain, the City Bowl and Atlantic Ocean as you glide above one of South Africa’s most iconic landscapes.
Cape Town paragliding is suitable for first-time flyers and adventure seekers alike. Experienced, certified tandem pilots handle the flight while you enjoy panoramic views across the city, mountains and coastline.
No previous paragliding experience is required — just bring your sense of adventure!
Terms and Conditions:
- Minimum age 12 years
- Weight restrictions apply (typically 50–110 kg)
- Flights are weather dependent and may be rescheduled or cancelled for safety
- Advance booking is required
- Participants must sign a waiver before the flight
Aerial Tours
Price: Varies by activity and duration (see below)
Price: R10,700 per person
Duration: Approx. 50 minutes
Includes:
- Approx. 50-minute scenic helicopter flight
- Scenic route around the Cape Peninsula
- Aerial views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic coastline, Chapman’s Peak, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, False Bay and Constantia Winelands
- Pilot commentary
- V&A Waterfront departure and return
Excludes:
- Hotel transfers
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Ground access or stops along the route
Helicopter – Full Peninsula Tour
This is the ultimate Cape Town helicopter experience, offering a complete scenic journey around the Cape Peninsula. From the vibrant cityscape to the dramatic coastline of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, this extended flight showcases the remarkable landscapes surrounding the Mother City and its two oceans.
Departing from the V&A Waterfront helipad, you’ll fly past Table Mountain and follow the Atlantic coastline over Camps Bay, Llandudno and Hout Bay before continuing above the world-famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. After reaching the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point area, the journey continues along the False Bay side of the peninsula, with aerial views towards Simon’s Town, Muizenberg and Constantia.
Expect spectacular views of dramatic coastlines, turquoise bays, mountain ranges and some of Cape Town’s most famous landmarks. This scenic helicopter tour is ideal for photographers, special occasions, or anyone wanting to experience the Cape Peninsula from an unforgettable perspective.
Terms & Conditions:
- Flights are subject to weather conditions
- Flight routes may vary according to weather conditions and air traffic control requirements
- Advance booking is recommended, particularly during peak season
- If weather conditions prevent the flight from operating, rescheduling will be offered where available
- A full refund will be provided where rescheduling is unavailable
Price: R5,500 per person
Duration: Approx. 25 minutes
Includes:
- Approx. 25-minute scenic helicopter flight
- Aerial views of Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Atlantic Seaboard, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, False Bay and Constantia Winelands
- Pilot commentary
- V&A Waterfront departure and return
Excludes:
- Hotel transfers
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Ground access or stops along the route
Two Oceans – Cape Town Helicopter Tour
Experience two spectacular sides of Cape Town on the Two Oceans Helicopter Tour. This scenic flight combines breathtaking views of the Atlantic coastline with False Bay and the Constantia Winelands, offering a remarkable aerial perspective of the Cape Peninsula.
Departing from the V&A Waterfront, the flight follows the Atlantic Seaboard past Clifton and Camps Bay towards Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak. From there, the route crosses the Cape Peninsula towards False Bay before continuing over the Constantia Winelands on the return journey to the V&A Waterfront.
Enjoy panoramic views of Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, the Atlantic Ocean, False Bay, mountains and vineyards during this approximately 25-minute Cape Town helicopter experience.
Terms & Conditions:
- Flights are subject to weather conditions
- Flight routes may vary according to weather conditions and air traffic control requirements
- Advance booking is recommended, particularly for preferred departure times
- If weather conditions prevent the flight from operating, rescheduling will be offered where available
- A full refund will be provided where rescheduling is unavailable
Price: R4,300 per person
Duration: Approx. 20 minutes
Includes:
- Approx. 20-minute scenic helicopter flight
- Aerial views of Robben Island, including the historic prison and limestone quarry
- Spectacular views across Table Bay towards Table Mountain and Cape Town
- Pilot commentary
- V&A Waterfront departure and return
Excludes:
- Ground access to Robben Island – this is an aerial sightseeing experience only
- Hotel transfers
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Robben Island – Cape Town Helicopter Tour
Experience one of Cape Town’s most historically significant landmarks from the air on a scenic helicopter flight over Robben Island. Departing from the V&A Waterfront, the flight crosses Table Bay towards this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with spectacular views of Cape Town and Table Mountain along the way.
Robben Island is internationally recognised for its role in South Africa’s history and as the place where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his imprisonment alongside many other political prisoners. From the air, you can appreciate the island’s remarkable setting and see landmarks including the historic prison and limestone quarry.
The flight offers a unique perspective of Robben Island while also providing sweeping views across Table Bay towards Cape Town and Table Mountain. Please note that this scenic flight does not land on Robben Island.
Terms & Conditions:
- Flights are subject to weather conditions
- Flight routes may vary according to weather conditions and air traffic control requirements
- This scenic flight does not land on Robben Island
- Advance booking is recommended, particularly for preferred departure times
- If weather conditions prevent the flight from operating, rescheduling will be offered where available
- A full refund will be provided where rescheduling is unavailable
Price: R3,800 per person
Duration: Approx. 16 minutes
Includes:
- Approx. 16-minute scenic helicopter flight
- Aerial views of Cape Town Stadium, Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, Clifton, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Headset for pilot commentary
- V&A Waterfront departure and return
Excludes:
- Hotel transfers
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
12 Apostles – Cape Town Helicopter Tour
Experience Cape Town’s spectacular Atlantic coastline from the air on the 12 Apostles Helicopter Tour. Departing from the V&A Waterfront, this scenic flight follows the Atlantic Seaboard past some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks before continuing towards the magnificent Twelve Apostles mountain range.
Enjoy panoramic aerial views of Cape Town Stadium, Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, Clifton and Camps Bay as you follow the coastline south. Beyond Camps Bay, the dramatic Twelve Apostles rise above the Atlantic Ocean, creating one of Cape Town’s most impressive coastal landscapes.
This scenic Cape Town helicopter flight is ideal for couples, photographers and first-time visitors looking for an unforgettable aerial perspective of Table Mountain, the Atlantic Seaboard and Twelve Apostles.
Terms & Conditions:
- Flights are subject to weather conditions
- Flight routes may vary according to weather conditions and air traffic control requirements
- Advance booking is recommended, particularly for preferred departure times
- If weather conditions prevent the flight from operating, rescheduling will be offered where available
- A full refund will be provided where rescheduling is unavailable
Price: R2,900 per person
Shared flight
Private charters available on request
Duration: Approx. 12 minutes
Includes:
- Approx. 12-minute scenic helicopter flight
- Aerial views of Cape Town Stadium, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, Clifton and Camps Bay
- Experienced and licensed pilot
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Headset for pilot commentary
- V&A Waterfront departure and return
Excludes:
- Hotel transfers
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
City Hopper – Cape Town Helicopter Tour
Experience Cape Town from the air on the City Hopper Helicopter Tour, an ideal introduction to scenic helicopter flying over the Mother City.
Departing from the V&A Waterfront, the flight follows Cape Town’s spectacular Atlantic coastline with aerial views of Cape Town Stadium, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, Clifton and Camps Bay. On the return journey, enjoy a fresh perspective of Table Mountain and the city before landing back at the V&A Waterfront.
At approximately 12 minutes, the City Hopper is perfect for first-time flyers, visitors with limited time, or anyone looking for a memorable aerial view of Cape Town and its famous coastline.
Terms & Conditions:
- Flights are subject to weather conditions
- Flight routes may vary according to weather conditions and air traffic control requirements
- Solo travellers may join an existing shared City Hopper flight, subject to availability
- Advance booking is recommended, particularly for preferred departure times
- If weather conditions prevent the flight from operating, rescheduling will be offered where available
- A full refund will be provided where rescheduling is unavailable