The Hopper Flip

The Hopper Flip

The Hopper Flip

Half Day Tour

Duration

City Tour

Tour Type

2 People

Mininum Booking

34

PAX

Cape Town City / Table Mountain / Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

The Hopper Flip

Table Mountain Hiking

Firstly, Flying over Table Mountain in a helicopter is an awe-inspiring experience.Β  Giving you a unique perspective on one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Secondly, as you ascend, the city of Cape Town recedes beneath you. revealing its stunning coastal beauty. The Hopper Flip is an exciting and thrilling 12 minutes.Β 

The helicopter’s ascent provides an immediate sense of thrill as you rise above the urban landscape. The transition from the city to the natural splendor of Table Mountain is striking. As you approach, the flat-topped peak of the mountain dominates the view.Β  Without question, it’s sheer cliffs and rugged terrain.Β  No doubt creates a dramatic contrast with the surrounding landscape.

From above, you’ll see the mountain’s distinctive contours in all their glory. The expansive plateau, flanked by steep, sheer drops, gives way to the lush greenery of the surrounding national park. The helicopter’s altitude allows you to appreciate the scale.Β  And the and grandeur of the mountain, as well as the intricate details of its topography are less noticeable from the ground. The Hopper Flip is perfect for getting a perspective from above.

The flight might also offer views of the surrounding features, like the rugged Twelve Apostles mountain range.Β  The sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean.Β  Including, the sprawling Cape Peninsula. Above all, there is a contrast between the mountain’s natural beauty.Β  Firstly, the city’s development is striking. It is secondly, highlights how the landscape seamlessly blends natural and urban elements.

Overall, the experience is a breathtaking combination of exhilaration and serenity.Β  Lastly, the helicopter provides a smooth, unobstructed view of one of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world.

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

Experience the adventure of soaring above the picturesque Atlantic Seaboard beaches. Enjoy a scenic flight and view the shades of turquoise and white along the sandy beaches of the Cape Town β€œRiviera”.

FLIGHT MAP – Hopper
Approx 12 mins

The Hopper Flight highlights include:

  • Cape Town Stadium
  • Lions Head
  • Clifton, and
  • Camps Bay

Check In Time

Please check in 20-30 minutes prior to your scheduled Take Off time. This will allow enough time for us to take weights, conduct a safety briefing and issue tickets. After this has been conducted you can relax on the viewing deck and take some great pre-flight pictures and enjoy the atmosphere.

Best Pictures

For the best pictures we recommend that you wear darker coloured clothing as whites reflect off the inside of the windows and can spoil that epic shot.

Seating

Please be aware that seating allocation on all our sharing flights are done according to weight and balance which is done during your safety briefing and ticketing. Should you want to choose your own seats you can book an Exclusive Flight at the cost of one additional seat and you are guaranteed the β€˜best seats in the house.

Weather

All flights are weather dependent. Should the conditions not be ideal for flying we will try to reschedule to the next best available flight window. Note that the temperature in the sky is exactly the same as on the ground in case you are wondering what to wear.

  • 12 Minute Heli flip over Cape Town
  • Bottled Water
  • Safety Briefing
  • Gratuities to the guide.
  • Anything of personal use

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Discover The World: Fascinating Facts At Your Fingertips

Explore a wealth of knowledge and satisfy your curiosity with our captivating info. In this section, we bring you a collection of intriguing facts.

Interesting Facts

Early 20th Century: The concept of air travel was still in its infancy during the early 20th century. Table Bay and Table Mountain were primarily accessed by conventional means such as boats and cars. Helicopters, being a relatively new technology, were not yet in widespread use. Mid-20th Century: The advent of helicopters began to transform various aspects of transportation and tourism. By the mid-20th century, helicopters were increasingly used for medical evacuations, military operations, and eventually for tourism.

Hidden Gems

Modern helicopter operators focus on maintaining high safety standards and minimizing environmental impact. As tourism continues to grow, there is an increased emphasis on responsible practices to ensure that the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Table Bay remains preserved for future generations. Overall, the history of helicopter flights over Table Bay reflects broader trends in aviation and tourism, evolving from a novel concept into a popular and cherished experience for visitors to Cape Town.

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