NAC Helicopters Cape Town
NAC Helicopters Cape Town
NAC Helicopters Cape Town
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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NAC has been flying since 1946, always growing, always improving. Based in Cape Town's iconic V & A Waterfront, NAC Helicopters is perfectly located to showcase the Mother City's breathtaking beauty. With a variety of scenic tours to choose from, each of which will reveal magical and hidden vistas only visible from a helicopter, the memory will forever remain in your mind. Allow us to make your dreams come true as we fly you in one of our luxury helicopters, following the dramatic coastline of the Cape Peninsula.
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Suzy2023
Winchester, UK2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
When you spend this much money you expect to have a good experience. Unfortunately, I was placed on the right hand side of the helicopter and didn’t have much of a view and absolutely no a view of Table Mountain. When I asked the pilot if he could let the people on the right hand side have a view of Table Mountain, he said yes but then didn’t bother. Very disappointing flight. The pilot was called Julian and he was very much like a robot didn’t really listen to his passengers request. We were also put in a group of six into one helicopter so we were packed in like sardines, when others in the group I was traveling with went up in fours threes and twos. Why did we have to be in a six? We paid the same money but definitely didn’t get the same experience. Not worth the money! Treated poorly. When I explained how I felt to the staff they just said oh well!!
Written 10 November 2023
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BigJeffs
Livingston, UK179 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Only a 15min trip but what a spectacular experience. The magnificence of the City and it’s environment can be really appreciated on a helicopter ride.
Very reasonable price and excellent service from NAC. Loved it.
Very reasonable price and excellent service from NAC. Loved it.
Written 30 August 2023
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Anne W
11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A magical experience. The view is wonderful. Thanks to Kévin, our pilot
A very professionnal and sympathetic team.
A very professionnal and sympathetic team.
Written 14 August 2023
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Sam Nguhiu
4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
The NAC team were very accommodating, it was a windy day and they indulged me to wait out the weather for the helicopter tour experience. The whole experience was VIP from the hotel pick up, reception at the office, golf cart drive to the heliport and experience with the pilot.
I recommend them a 100 times over!
Being a solo traveler it was great to have the ground staff meet me on my return and offer to take my photos on my phone.
I recommend them a 100 times over!
Being a solo traveler it was great to have the ground staff meet me on my return and offer to take my photos on my phone.
Written 10 July 2023
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Stuart M
Melbourne, Australia7 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
What an amazing way to spend 12 minutes! The most spectacular views and the best hospitality. From the smiling office staff who were fab to the pre and post flight wines, this was truly a wonderful experience. We were supposed to do the flight the day before but the rain had set it. We were able to change the flight with the wonderful staff to the next day with no issues at all.
Can’t wipe the smile off my face 😁
Can’t wipe the smile off my face 😁
Written 28 June 2023
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lolipop177
Liverpool, UK77 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Beautiful views of the coast on this quick 15/20 minute ride. I wouldn’t say it’s a must do (personal opinion) I enjoyed the hot air balloon more but it’s definitley an experience and the views are amazing. For me even with the headphones on I had a terrible headache afterwards due to the noise but I wouldn’t rule out doing another in the future. The staff at NAC though were amazing and our pilot was polite and whitty which was nice
Written 9 April 2023
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Hi Lolipop177
Thank you for your review!
Yes, helicopters are in fact quite noisy as compared to a hot air balloon. We are looking at improving our headsets to noise canceling to further improve client satisfaction and make the guided tour even more audible.
Everyone here is very thankful for your compliments, we strive to do just that!
We hope your stay in the mother city was an unforgettable one!
Kind Regards
NAC Helicopters Cape Town
Written 18 April 2023
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Nancy V
18 contributions
Mar 2023
I was able to go a Helicopter ride wit NAC helicopters in March with a tour group, Zebra Adventures. The pilot made it so much fun and we had beautiful views of Cape Town and table mountain. It was a great experience.
Written 20 March 2023
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Hi Nancy
Thank you for your wonderful review, we love hosting Zebra Adventures!
We're pleased to hear that the pilot made the experience fun-filled and that the views of our beautiful city made the experience worth it.
Thank you from us at NAC Helicopters Cape Town.
Written 4 April 2023
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Viv v
1 contribution
Jan 2023
Professional and welcoming from start to finish: awesome, friendly ground staff and a fantastic pilot, Anthony, who not only entertained my child’s curiosity of the helicopter, but also gave us a great aerial tour. Thanks NAC, what a great start to the New Year!
Written 1 January 2023
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Hi 952vivv
Thank you very much for your wonderful review, we love to hear what our passengers think of the experience we provide.
The team and I wish you a happy new year, thank you for starting it in style with us!
Kind Regards
NAC Helicopters Cape Town
Written 18 January 2023
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Paul S
30 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Spectacular way to see the Mother City! Opted for the 2 oceans trip for my wife’s birthday and wasn’t disappointed. Excellent views and commentary throughout the trip. An expensive treat but worth it!
Written 23 October 2022
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Hi Spinkystravels
We must agree with you, truly spectacular to witness the grandeur of the mother city from the air.
Thank you for your review, we are proud to see such positive feedback!
Next time book direct and we can arrange a special discount on your return.
Kind Regards
NAC Helicopters Cape Town
Written 15 December 2022
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Erika J
Ljubljana, Slovenia20 contributions
Aug 2022
We did a flight with Nac helicopters on 28th of august. It was just spectacular and a must do thing in Cape Town. You see the whole area from a different perspective, which is fantastic. What a beautiful city! Our flight was great and so was our pilot, everything was smooth and perfect. I would do it all again in a sec.
Thanks NAC!
Thanks NAC!
Written 30 August 2022
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Hi Erika
Thank you for your review and for taking the time to do so! Any feedback is highly appreciated as we strive to make all our passengers happy and satisfied with the experience.
Our tour flights aim to do just that, and we're glad that your pilot was also a highlight of the flight!
We hope to fly you again when you return to our beautiful city.
Warm Regards
NAC Helicopters Cape Tow
Written 5 September 2022
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Arafat A
New Delhi, India1 contribution
كم ثمن الرحله و مدتها ؟؟
Kelly C
Cape Town Central, South Africa6 contributions
Morning,
Apologies for the delay in response.
We have several different trips that go along the Atlantic seaboard. You can view the different options on our website as well as the prices.
Kind Regards
NAC Helicopters Cape Town
Arafat A
New Delhi, India1 contribution
كم سعر الرحله و مدتها ..
Kelly C
Cape Town Central, South Africa6 contributions
Hi Arafat,
I hope you are having a wonderful day.
We have a number of different private and sharing options for you to choose from. For prices and different tour options, I would recommend visiting our website. We may not post links here but if you search for NAC Helicopters Cape Town then you will surely find out website.
If you need anything else or would like like to visit the website, please feel free to message me and I will send all the necessary information through.
Kind Regards
NAC Helicopters
ElishaFunsize
Dubai, United Arab Emirates26 contributions
Hi,
I have a few questions regarding a helicopter tour. Can you please reply to this question with your direct email so that I can ask you these questions and get a price guide? Thank you kindly
Elisha
Kelly C
Cape Town Central, South Africa6 contributions
Hi Elisha,
I hope you are having a wonderful day. My sincerest apologies for the delay in response.
It sees you cannot include any emails or website links. Please see the link to our website on our TripAdvisor page.
Kind Regards
Kelly
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emiliesmets15
Leuven, Belgium
Is it recommended to do the helicopter ride in the morning or afternoon? Also more likely to have good weather than?
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
In summertime, it is usually better to fly in the morning, as the South Easterly wind tends to pick up around mid-morning. It can blow too strong for us to fly certain routes. Flying later in the afternoon, just before sunset, can be quite spectacular too and you can have a truly breathtaking flight.
In winter, it might be better to fly a little later in the day, as there may be some fog or low-level clouds hanging around which makes it impossible to fly from a safety perspective.
Having said that, the Cape weather loves to keep us guessing – sometimes we have winter days that look and feel like summer; and summer days which are worse than winter! So it is always best to keep your eye on the weather forecast and stay in contact with us.
Best wishes, Team NAC
KKELLY67
Port Elizabeth, South Africa19 contributions
We are 6 adults and 2 little boys. Can you accommodate us and what is the pricing please? We want to do a heli flight on the 4th January 2017. Thanks so much.
Frankie R
Cape Town Central, South Africa3 contributions
Hello Kelly,
Please can we have your contact details (email and telephone number) so that we can send your our pricing options?
Thanks!