Helicopter Trips in and near Johannesburg

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If you have the means to do it, experiencing the breathtaking scenery of South Africa from the windows of a helicopter is something not to be missed. Helicopter trips are offered in several of the more popular destinations in the country and special charter flights are available to the outlying areas.

The most flights operate out of Cape Town with the majority operating from the V&A Waterfront. Short and longer flights are available to take in the Cape Peninsula including Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, the City Bowl and the long stretches of white sand beaches. Tours also fly out to the wine country where you can touch down at a farm and enjoy tastings and lunch before being whisked back to reality.

For spectacular wilderness experiences and the chance to view the “Big Five” from the air, head to Hazyview in the province of Mpumalanga. Operators will take you on trips out to the Cascades waterfalls and the awe-inspiring 1000m deep, 30 km long Blyde River Canyon, or on a fly-in safari where you will meet with game rangers for a game drive before flying out again. Flights also operate out of Graskop.

Ariel flight tours of Johannesburg and Pretoria are also offered and charter flights can be arranged to the exclusive game reserves in and near Kruger National Park.

Operators out of George offer sightseeing flights over the Garden Route.

In all the major centres, several operator offer specialty charter services to suit requests.