False Bay

A great place for watersports and whale-watching.

False Bay is a large bay located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. It is known for its beautiful beaches and is a popular destination for swimming, surfing, and other water sports. False Bay is home to many towns and suburbs, including Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, and Simon's Town. The bay is also home to many marine protected areas, including the Boulders Penguin Colony and the Fish Hoek Valley Marine Protected Area. False Bay is a popular spot for whale watching, as the area is home to multiple whale species, including southern right whales and humpback whales. The bay is also home to several shipwrecks, which are popular diving spots.

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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!