60-Minute Microlight Flight Cape Town: Table Mountain & Coast

You pilot the microlight yourself. The instructor handles takeoff and landing.

A 60-minute microlight flight from Cape Town where you fly over the coastline, Table Mountain, and Robben Island with an experienced pilot. The aircraft is small and maneuverable enough to dip low over the waves on a coastal run and follow the river back inland, giving you views of eland, wildebeest, and zebras from the air. You wear a flight suit and goggles for the full experience.

The experience

Sixty minutes in a microlight means you get airborne fast and stay up long enough to cover real distance. The route takes you out over the coast first, where you'll see Robben Island and the Atlantic below, then inland across the countryside where wildlife (eland, wildebeest, zebras) moves across the landscape. The aircraft's size and maneuverability let the pilot take you low enough over the waves for a genuine rush before turning back toward the river for the return flight.

An experienced pilot handles the controls for takeoff and landing, but you get hands-on time in the air. The flight suit and goggles are provided, and the whole operation is built around making the experience accessible to anyone from 15 years old onward, regardless of fitness level. The only real constraint is cardiovascular health: the altitude and the physical sensation of flight aren't suitable for travelers with heart or circulation issues.

What’s included

• Flight suit and goggles.
• 60-minute airtime with an experienced pilot.
• views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, the coastline, and inland wildlife from the air.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Louis Geldenhuys

Is this one for you?This flight suits anyone who wants hands-on control of the aircraft without needing prior flying experience: the pilot manages the technical takeoff and landing while you fly the microlight itself during the main part of the journey.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly can I see from a microlight over Cape Town?

Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Atlantic coastline, and inland wildlife including eland, wildebeest, and zebras. The low-level coastal run takes you close enough to the waves to feel the speed and spray.

Do I need any flying experience to do this?

No. The pilot handles takeoff and landing, and you get hands-on control during the flight itself. The experience is designed for beginners as well as people who've flown before.

What's included in the flight?

The flight suit and goggles are provided. The 60-minute duration covers the full airtime, and an English-speaking pilot flies with you throughout.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes, you must be at least 15 years old. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.