Simon’s Town

A beautiful beach town popular among surfers.

Simon's Town is a town located on the False Bay coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa, about an hour's drive from Cape Town. It is known for its beautiful beaches and is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, and other water sports. Simon's Town is also home to the Simon's Town Naval Base, which is home to the South African Navy and is open to the public for tours. The town is surrounded by Table Mountain National Park, which offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Simon's Town is also a popular destination for whale watching, as the town is located in the heart of the Whale Coast. Other attractions in the area include the Simon's Town Museum and the Boulders Penguin Colony.

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Cape of Good Hope helicopter flight

Cape Town International Airport

We combine the best of all our sightseeing flights in one, this flight includes a bird's eye view of the Cape of Good Hope from all angles. Cape of Good Hope was named by King John II of Portugal because of the great optimism engendered by the opening of a sea route to India and the East. We’ll fly over the city past Table Mountain to the Atlantic Ocean. We fly via Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno beaches, Hout Bay, past Chapman’s Peak Drive, and continue all the way to Cape Point. As you fly around Cape Point you can enjoy the stunning False Bay coastline. The flight then returns via Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Constantia. A breathtaking and unforgettable experience!