14 Scenic Flights in Cape Town, From Cheap to Splurge

1.Tandem Paragliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,693 reviews · 45 min · from $109Our pick

Meet Skywings Paragliding at Signal Hill, where an English-speaking pilot such as Kai, Kane, or Ria briefs you before a gentle slope launch. Sit in front of your instructor, take in Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Camps Bay, Clifton, and the Atlantic, and steer briefly if conditions allow. The flight lasts 5 to 20 minutes, with GoPro photos and video available to buy.

“Everyone was fun and accommodating. Felt very safe all the way through.”

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2.12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

Take a 12-minute Cape Town helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront with an English-speaking pilot and Bose headset. You’ll pass Cape Town Stadium, Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Clifton, Camps Bay, Table Mountain, and the Twelve Apostles. The short flight suits first-timers, solo visitors, and anyone wanting big views without paying for a longer trip.

“Enjoyable and exhilarating. Highly Worth it. I will be back for a longer flight. The pilot was so amazing and he made the scenic flight phenomenal my I loved the coffee and the free ride from the pier to the water front. Arrive early for a chance to get a window seat.”

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3.2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

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

From the V&A Waterfront, fly around Table Mountain, over Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and the Constantia Valley. Your pilot provides English commentary, and the small helicopter carries up to six people. After landing, collect a catamaran harbour cruise ticket valid for seven days.

“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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4.Hi5 Tandem Paragliding Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $92Best value

Fly tandem above Cape Town with a certified Hi5 instructor from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head. Signal Hill gives you Sea Point, Robben Island, Green Point Stadium, and Table Mountain. Lion’s Head brings views of Camps Bay, Clifton, and the Twelve Apostles. Expect a short hike from the Lion’s Head meeting point, weather-based scheduling, and a free shuttle back after landing.

“Superbly organised with great communication throughout. Safe and competent. And the flight? Fantastic…”

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5.25min Helicopter Flight with Complimentary Boat Cruise

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

Fly from the V&A Waterfront around Table Mountain, past Signal Hill, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Constantia Valley. Your pilot provides live commentary while you cross the Cape Peninsula from the Atlantic side toward False Bay. Flights are shared, seating follows weight and balance rules, and hotel pickup is offered.

“The company and employees are professional and friendly. However, the helicopter that took us was tiny. At first the machine wasn't starting, when we got on, the helicopter was shaking with the propellers and the wind. We felt unsafe and asked to return early”

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6.Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast

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

Fly from the V&A Waterfront over Cape Town’s working harbor, City Bowl, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Camps Bay, Llandudno, and Hout Bay. Your pilot provides live commentary throughout. Hotel pickup is available, and flights may be shared with up to six people, with seating assigned for weight and balance.

“Wonderful experience. Did the Atlantic tour. Excellent driver Raqueeb picked us up at our hotel and our helicopter trip was astonishing. Such beautiful views too. Highly recommend!”

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7.Tandem Paragliding with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 292 reviews · 45 min · from $108

Meet Herman or another licensed instructor at Signal Hill, complete a short safety briefing, then run from the slope and glide above Cape Town and the Atlantic coast. Flights last 5 to 20 minutes, depending on wind. The small group format, optional return ride, and optional photo package make this an easy first paragliding experience.

“Great pilots! Highly recommended! Thanks to Herman and Wouter from TM paragliding. We felt very safe and it was so much fun! Also great pictures and videos!”

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8.Tandem Paragliding Flight with the Experts

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 280 reviews · from $101

Meet Mike or the Tandem Flight Co team at Signal Hill car park, then fly with a qualified instructor over Cape Town and toward the ocean. Your 6 to 15 minute tandem flight includes a safety briefing, equipment, and a ride back to the takeoff point. Bring sunglasses, ID, and closed-toe shoes. Photos and video cost extra.

“It’s a beautiful view. A bit expensive for what you get (a 10 minutes at most flight) The view is nice and safe flying”

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9.Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 276 reviews · 40 min · from $109

You’ll launch from Signal Hill or Lions Head with a trained tandem pilot such as Lamont, Britt, Brett, or Cal. Expect a short, smooth flight over Sea Point or Camps Bay, 360-degree Cape Town views, a coastal landing, and a free ride back to the launch point. Photos and video cost an extra R400.

“We would like to thank our guides for taking care to explain everything before the flight. They showed us videos of previous clients which were very helpful. During the flight, they took much care to make us as comfortable as possible and we felt safe throughout. Overall it was an awesome experience. Highly recommended! Our advice to others: Trust your guides, Run & have fun! Our special thanks to the whole team for making this possible!”

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10.20-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 along Table Mountain, Hout Bay, the Atlantic coast, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles. Your pilot provides commentary, and you receive a harbour cruise voucher valid for seven days. Hotel collection is available within 5 km of the base.

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11.Tandem Skydiving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 4 hours · from $246

You’ll board a dedicated aircraft, climb for about 20 minutes, then make a tandem jump with an internationally accredited instructor. Expect up to 35 seconds of freefall, wide views of the Cape Peninsula and Winelands, and a calm parachute ride back to the airfield. Transport and photo packages cost extra.

“The skydiving was really nice, the landscape is just so beautiful and you can be in real confidence with the guide.”

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12.Full Peninsula Scenic Helicopter Flight with Free Boat Cruise

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

Take a private 45 to 48-minute helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront over Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Muizenberg and Constantia. Your pilot provides live commentary, and a complimentary boat or catamaran cruise is included. Hotel pickup may be available, but confirm the timing when booking.

“It’s the most expensive helicopter tour they have but totally worth it. Lasts almost an hour and you get to see all of Cape Town, the peninsula and Cape of Good Hope from above. Also be sure to ask for the 1 hour catamaran tour of Cape Town by sea which is included in the price of the helicopter tour.”

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13.Camps Bay and Hout Bay Helicopter Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $199

Meet Sport Helicopters at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront for a 16-minute flight over Clifton, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Table Mountain, and the City Bowl. 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 tour! Amazing view of the waterfront and coastline. Pilot was very friendly and pointed out all of the major sights we were flying over. Highly recommended!”

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14.Cape Peninsula Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Take off from the V&A Waterfront Helipad for a 50-minute shared flight over Table Mountain, Lion's Head, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Cape Point, False Bay, and Constantia Valley. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary as the route loops around the Cape Peninsula. Bring sunglasses, a camera, and your passport.

“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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