If you take in one 'treat' activity while in Cape Town - make it a Helicopter Flight over the city!
We took our treat on a calm, sunny day in January - the skies couldn't have been any bluer.
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Pre-booking one's helicopter flight is essential, and if the weather is not cooperative, you'll be rescheduled to another time that suits both parties. Try to arrive early for your briefing and maybe a sneaky glass of bubbles while you wait for your pilot.
We took off from NAC at the V&A Waterfront, easy to find and easy parking, but you can get a taxi or Uber here, no problem. The staff are inviting, and even if you're not 100% sure about flying, they ease you into this great experience over the Mother City.
We shared our helicopter with another couple, but private flights are available for an additional cost. Even if you're sitting in the middle, the views are still spectacular - there's no missing Table Mountain, Cape Town Stadium and the Sea Point Promenade.
Although not whale season, we were rewarded with the sight of a couple of small pods and, of course, dolphins making their dash through the waters below. The glistening waters give way to the shores of Robben Island off to our right and the inner city suburbs of Greenpoint and Seapoint to our left.
Our 12-13 minute flight took us from the V&A Waterfront precinct, out over the coastline and along to Camps Bay Beach - with the 12 Apostles standing tall as we turned for the return leg. Of course, there are longer flights; further around the peninsula to Hout Bay, down to Cape Point and even out to the Cape Winelands for lunch.
Although all too soon your flight is over, it really is an incredible experience. So whether you're in Cape Town for 1 night or 7 - you should be able to squeeze in a treat to cap off your time in this epic city...
Helicopter Flight over Cape Town By Uyaphi.com
- Queen Victoria Hotel
The Queen Victoria with her sophistication and luxury is the ideal base from which to explore everything that Cape Town has on offer including the surrounding waterfront. 35 modern rooms all enjoy stunning vistas over the waterfront and up to Table Mountain. - More Quarters
The More Quarters apartments are situated just a few minutes walk from the hotel reception. Conveniently located just off fashionable Kloof Street, some of Cape Towns’ finest restaurants are a leisurely stroll away.
- One&Only Cape Town
The One&Only Cape Town with Clean lines, modern artwork and dark African woods emphasise the 131 big, air-conditioned rooms and suites. Extra-large bathrooms that included a rain shower, private water closet as well as twin marble vanity.
- Waterfront Village
Waterfront Village with more than 80 properties that are within the V&A Waterfront have all been immaculately equipped into luxuriously appointed apartments in accordance with comprehensive visitor requirements.
- Ellerman Villa Two
Ellerman Villa Two is ideally suited for families or a small group of friends travelling together and is available for exclusive use basis. Three luxurious bedrooms await guests each one with private terraces stunning open plan bathrooms.
- The Bay Hotel
Based on casual opulence, every of the 78 rooms and suites within the Bay Hotel is luxuriously appointed, increasing comfort and boosting the undoubtedly stunning environment all within a stone's throw from Camps Bay Beach.
