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Robben Island 20 minute scenic helicopter flight in Cape Town

Cape Town Helicopters, East Pier Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa , Cape Town, South Africa

Robben Island 20 minute scenic helicopter flight in Cape Town

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Hop on a helicopter and start your adventure towards the historic Robben Island, located 6.9km west of the coast. Your pilot will circumnavigate the whole island for you, so you will get a good view from all angles. You will get a unique perspective on the island that was fortified and used as a prison from the late 17th century to 1996 and saw Nelson Mandela imprisoned on it for 18 of the 27 years he served behind bars.En route back to the mainland, you will get a postcard view of the majestic Table Mountain and Cape Town in front of the beautiful backdrop that is the landscape surrounding the city. Use the opportunity to snap some amazing pictures whilst flying over Table Bay.

What to remember

Important info

Timings may change or the tour may be canceled due to weather conditions. Please indicate your contact details at check-out in order to be informed about possible changes
The total excursion is 1 hour long with a flight duration of 20 minutes
Please note that the excursion is weather and wind permitting
Guests have to check in 20-30 min prior to their flight for the weigh-in, ticketing and a safety briefing
Wearing sunglasses is recommended
For the best pictures darker colored clothes are recommended as whites tend to reflect off the inside of the windows and can spoil photos
The maximum number of participants per flight is 4

What's included

Helicopter tour

What's not included

Food and drinks. Gratuities (optional). Hotel pick-up and drop off

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Take a 20-minute scenic flight over Table Bay. See the historic Robben Bay from a bird's eye view. Snap some enviable photos of Cape Town and Table Mountain

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 3 days in advance

Provider

ATC African Travel Concept

Meeting Point

Check in 20-30 min prior to your flight at the Cape Town Helicopters Cape Town office.