Wild Coast Charters
We simply love flying along South Africa's stunning Wild Coast, and once you've flown with us, you'll understand why! There are far too many treasures in this spectacular area to list them all, but here are a few of our favorite spots to give you some ideas. Feel free to contact us if you have a particular destination in mind...
Click on the place names to get a picture and information about each destination.
Please note: The price quoted for each destination is for a return trip and includes the pilot and three passengers. If you have more than three people traveling, we can easily customise a flight to suit your particular requirements, so just give us a call or send us an email and let us know what you'd like!
Prices quoted include VAT and may change without notice.
Port Alfred
R10,015 / return flight for 3 pax
Known for its wonderful temperate climate, endless pristine beaches, friendly village atmosphere, glorious surf, magnificent deep sea and river fishing and the laid-back lifestyle, Port Alfred is so beloved by all visitors that many of them become permanent residents! Midway between Port Elizabeth and East London on the Kowie River, its atmosphere is tranquil yet abuzz with outdoor activities including river and ocean water sports, horse rides and trails in neighboring game reserves.
www.portalfred.co.za
photo courtesy of Inn on York
Fish River Sun Hotel and Country Golf Club
R6,675 / return flight for 3 pax
Situated in the heart of the Eastern Cape's Sunshine Coast, nestled between two rivers, the resort is a popular choice amongst families, catering for adults and kids alike. It boasts a superb 18-hole Gary Player designed golf course, with fairways bordered by natural thick coastal vegetation and rolling sand dunes, offering a number of unique challenges - including several drives across the Old Woman's River!
photo courtesy of www.ectourism.co.za
Kidds Beach
R2,780 / return flight for 3 pax
An uninterrupted landscape of white sand and sea, and little else to interfere with its sheer beauty, Kidds Beach is an idyllic seaside hamlet near East London. The area has excellent locations for rock and surf angling, snorkeling, surfing and a host of similar seaside activities.
www.sa-venues.com
photo courtesy of Breeze Inn
Cove Rock
R1,669 / return flight for 3 pax
The ideal budget scenic helicopter flip, view the impressive and unique sandstone headland of Cove Rock from a unique angle in an AV8 helicopter. Previously known as Gompo Rock, it lies just southwest of East London, providing a home to the large variety of seabirds that live and breed there, including the endangered African black oystercatcher. The rock provides ample whale-watching opportunities during whale season, and is an ideal fishing platform.
photo courtesy of Hennie Stryd
Gonubie
R2,781 / return flight for 3 pax
View the Gonubie Nature Reserve from the air before landing to experience the river's unspoiled fauna and flora, swim in a beautiful tidal pool at a Blue Flag beach, watch whales and dolphins at play or enjoy surfing, sail boarding or fishing. Lodged ideally between the scenic Gonubie River and the Indian Ocean, Gonubie is a relaxed and pleasant coastal town close enough to provide a pleasant, scenic flight from East London.
www.gonubieinfo.com
photo courtesy of www.sa-venues.com
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve & Lodge
R3,895 / return flight for 3 pax
Game viewing from a supreme vantage point! View the big five from the air, as well as a variety of antelope, giraffe, zebra and other predators. This is one of the few reserves with a tidal estuary and lies just minutes from magnificent beaches. This is a wonderful wedding venue and what more perfect way to arrive than in one of our helicopters! Accommodation is either in luxury tented bush camps which boast private game viewing decks or the Umnenga Lodge.
www.inkwenkwezi.com
photo courtesy of www.sa-venues.com
Haga Haga
R4,450 / return flight for 3 pax
There is something of the magical to this part of the world - lush green hills intermingled with forested and deeply carved river valleys that roll down breathtakingly precipitous cliffs onto long, white beaches and secluded bays. Haga Haga nestles at the mouth of the river of the same name - perfect for swimming, sailing and canoeing, while the rock pools along the beach make for wonderful days spent collecting shells and splashing in the shallows. Great fishing is to be had, as well as dolphin and whale watching - especially from the air!
www.hagahaga.co.za
photo courtesy of www.sa-venues.com
Morgan Bay
R5,565 / return flight for 3 pax
Described as an Eastern Cape paradise, Morgan Bay lies near the Kei River mouth and boasts one of the prettiest lagoons, providing protected swimming and access to an incredible bird life. Along the beach rise the dolerite cliffs that extend to the Double Mouth Nature Reserve, providing hours of sea cliff rock climbing. Guided walks and eco horse trails are among the myriad attractions for the little beachside village.
www.morganbay.co.za
photo courtesy of Mitford Lodge
Trenneries Hotel
R6,675 / return flight for 3 pax
This scenic, rugged coast is the perfect area for the wild at heart! Situated at Qolora Mouth just north of East London, the Trenneries Hotel still maintains its old world charm and is unique in its old fashioned hospitality. Arrive in style after experiencing an exciting helicopter ride along this spectacular coast.
www.trennerys.co.za
photo courtesy of Trenneries Hotel
Wavecrest Resort
R7,235 / return flight for 3 pax
Yet another great destination on the scenic Wild Coast, Wavecrest is an ideal holiday spot for an action-packed visit full of fishing, trips to sea, swimming, overland or horse-back adventures, canoeing, hiking and birding, and, of course, a scenic AV8 helicopter flight in the beginning to get the lie of the land from the air!
www.wavecrest.co.za
photo courtesy of Wavecrest Resort
Kobb Inn
R7,235 / return flight for 3 pax
Situated right on the sea front and close to Qora Mouth, Kob Inn is a stunning place for a peaceful holiday. Flanked on either side by broad, almost deserted tropical beaches, pack a picnic and seek out your own private corner of paradise for the perfect escape. Popular activities in the area include boating, water skiing, canoeing or board sailing on the Qora river.
www.kobinn.co.za
photo courtesy of Kobb Inn
Kobb Inn
R8,345 / return flight for 3 pax
Situated right on the sea front and close to Qora Mouth, Kob Inn is a stunning place for a peaceful holiday. Flanked on either side by broad, almost deserted tropical beaches, pack a picnic and seek out your own private corner of paradise for the perfect escape. Popular activities in the area include boating, water skiing, canoeing or board sailing on the Qora river.
www.kobinn.co.za
photo courtesy of Kobb Inn
Hole-in-the-Wall
R13,908 / return flight for 3 pax
Whereas most people only get to see this awe-inspiring natural formation from the land, you could get a unique aerial view of the seaward side when you fly here with AV8 Helicopters! Just south of Coffee Bay this outcrop of sheer dolerite walls rises from the sea, with a portal carved through its center, providing the perfect setting for a special luncheon or drinks on the beach.
www.holeinthewall.co.za
photo courtesy of Wild Coast Holidays
Coffee Bay
R16,690 / return flight for 3 pax
Placed in magnificent surroundings at the mouth of the Nenga River (meaning river of the whale), this tiny town looks out over a kilometre-long stretch of beach, backed by gentle hills and steep cliffs, crisscrossed by a network of trails that lead through nearby villages to secluded spots. Not only is the beach safe for swimming, but the area off the bay's southern point offers one of the few consistent surfing waves on the Wild Coast. Other activities include shell collecting, walking, fishing, surfing, spear fishing, scuba diving, horse riding and golf.
www.wildcoast.co.za
photo courtesy of Ocean View Hotel
Port St Johns
R13,350 / return flight for 3 pax
Situated at the mouth of the Umzimvubu River, surrounded by subtropical rain forests, Port St Johns is fondly named the jewel of the Wild Coast, boasting three pretty beaches, the third of which is part of Silaka Nature Reserve. Swimming, gentle meanders along the Gxwaleni River, which flows through the forest, filled with giant trees covered in mosses, lichens and orchids. It's an exceptional spot for bird watching and if you're lucky you may even glimpse the elusive blue duiker and bushbuck.
portstjohns.com
photo courtesy of www.portstjohns.org.za
Mthatha (Umtata)
R13,350 / return flight for 3 pax
Situated on the Umtata River, this capital of the former independent Transkei remains an important hub in the Eastern Cape. Whether it's business or pleasure that brings you to Mthatha, AV8 can save you the hassle of negotiating the notorious roads of the area. Considered the gateway to the Wild Coast beaches and resorts, it is also home to the Nelson Mandela Museum, and with its many old, picturesque buildings, it's a destination bound to captivate anyone interested in South African history and culture.
Umngazi River Bungalows
R16,690 / return flight for 3 pax
This is the perfect place for your honeymoon, made that bit more special by arriving in an AV8 Helicopter! Nestled in the heart of the Wild Coast, Umngazi River Bungalows offers waterside bungalows, simply delicious cuisine, and more activities than you’ll find time for. Doze alongside the riverside pool, hang out at Basil’s Bar, visit the hillside spa, amble down the pristine beaches - whatever you do you'll feel completely at home!
www.umngazi.co.za
photo courtesy of Umngazi River Bungalows
Michaela’s of Chintsa
R3,895 / return flight for 3 pax
Perched high above the dunes of Chintsa with breathtaking views of unspoilt beaches and lush indigenous vegetation where dolphins, whales and bird life thrive, Michaela’s of Chins is a superb choice for wedding receptions, corporate events, birthday parties, or simply a stylish place to eat. And to add the cherry on the top, arrive in style in an AV8 helicopter!
www.michaelas.co.za
photo courtesy of Michaela’s of Chintsa
Mazeppa Bay
R8,345 / return flight for 3 pax
Nestled between palms and tropical plants, the expansive beach of Mazeppa Bay is an inviting destination, particularly famous for its big variety of game fish. You will have no need of the 100m-high suspension bridge leading to Mazeppa's renowned island as you come in to land in an AV8 helicopter! Mazeppa Bay has a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, where you can leave the stresses of everyday life behind.
www.mazeppabay.co.za
photo courtesy of sa-venues.com
Grahamstown
please enquire for cost
At the heart of Frontier Country, Grahamstown is the home of the world famous Grahamstown Arts Festival and is a vibrant mix of all the best that Africa has to offer. One of the premier tourist routes in the Eastern Cape, it has a turbulent past, with more forts than the rest of the country combined, which you can obtain a unique aerial perspective of as you fly overhead in an AV8 helicopter!
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