Things to do in South Africa

Take a gourmet heli-flight from The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Flights back to The Twelve Apostles from Robben Island offer spectacular ocean views…

By Juan Wolmarans

Operations Manager at The Twelve Apostles

Our ‘Scenic Hopper’ heli-flights have created a lot of excitement among our guests. Along with its unique location The Twelve Apostles is known for its food and dining experiences, and this ethos has spilled over into our new gourmet flight excursions.

Flights take off from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, for those extraordinary harbour views, and fly guests back to The Twelve Apostles. Our executive chef Christo Pretorius and his talented kitchen team have elevated the excursion by curating some imaginative gourmet food experiences, matched with sommelier-picked wines from a boutique local winery.

Flights back to The Twelve Apostles from Robben Island offer spectacular ocean views. We also offer fly-in spa treatments, with gazebos set up in stunning natural surroundings, and we can arrange a heli-trip with a flight of wine for a special celebration. What we really want is for our guests to have fun with it and the ‘burgers and beer heli-flip’ is popular too. In Cape Town where the vibe is relaxed these experiences are very much a ‘come as you are’ occasion. Dress up; dress down – it’s up to you.

Whether it’s sushi by the sea, a panoramic picnic at Stanley Rock or tea by the sea, visitors to the The Twelve Apostles are guaranteed a one-off experience. Tea by the Sea, which can be enjoyed in either The Conservatory overlooking the mountains or the sea-facing Leopard bar includes a gin cocktail prepared with botanicals by our mixologist – I’m sure there’s no other afternoon tea like it on the continent!

Available in these itineraries…

Itinerary

Route 62 Cape Gourmet Self-drive
by Becky Souissi

Length15 Days

Price range£5,375 - £5,895pp

Alfred & Juan Wolmarans

Juan has worked in hospitality management at some of Cape Town’s most exclusive properties, including The Belmond Mount Nelson, 15 on Orange and Ellerman House. When not running the show at The Twelve Apostles you’ll find him engaging in some active outdoor pursuits – from fishing and hiking to running marathons and ultra-marathons.

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Your journey will start with one of our UK team – someone like Laura, who's travelled extensively in South Africa. They’ll shape your ideas into the trip of a lifetime. But they won't do it alone. They'll draw on the expertise of our contacts on the ground, connecting you to the people who'll make your holiday one you'll always remember - ex banker who can show you the hottest foodie spots in Cape Town, the award-winning young sommelier who can introduce you to Stellenbosch's finest wines and the walking safari ranger who can guide you to the best game.

Laura Preston

Travel Expert for Alfred&

Having travelled extensively through Africa, Laura has a wealth of experience. She is passionate about Tanzania’s diversity from the quiet wilds of Ruaha that feel completely private to the silvery sands of Zanzibar and Stone Town’s spice-laced streets. In South Africa, she sought out the best views over Table Mountain, cocktail in hand, as well as the lesser-visited Kruger conservancies for more exclusive safaris. But her favourite place in the world has to be the Serengeti for its wide-open plains and incredible game that epitomise that feeling of Africa.
Wayne Howarth

Head Safari Guide at Kariega Game Reserve

Wayne loves being outdoors and has spent most of his life between the family farm and working on Private Game Reserves in the Eastern Cape. He has been guiding at Kariega for 12 years. His qualifications include Field Guide Association of South Africa (FGASA) Level 2, Advance Rifle Handling, Skippers Licence Category R and first aid. One of his career highlights was becoming a finalist in the 2021 Safari Guide of the Year competition.
Rupesh Kassen

Founder and guide of Eat Like A Local

Rupesh Kassen abandoned his decade-long career in banking to move to East Africa, where he trained and worked as a chef. He later became immersed in South Africa’s food scene and worked as a food critic before setting up Eat Like A Local in Cape Town. Rupesh now offers guided food tours to showcase the city and its diverse culture and history through food.
Fundi Ziqubu

Sommelier

Fundi was born in Durban and fell in love with wine when it was introduced to her by a few Capetonian friends. On discovering her passion she got the chance to study wine with the department of tourism in collaboration with the Sommeliers Academy. Being appointed sommelier at Lanzerac was a career highlight and in 2019 Fundi was named most up-and-coming wine steward by the Distell Inter-Hotel challenge.
Ntobeko Ntshingila

Duty Manager at Three Tree Hill Lodge

Ntobeko has been part of the Three Trees family for 13 years and describes it as a lovely journey with lots of room for growth and experience. She has her own family, including a daughter of 18, and a son, aged three. She lives in a nearby village with her parents, four siblings and three nephews. When not spending time with her family she manages her broiler chicken business, which brings her extra income.
Cheryl Blackburn

Owner and guide, Three Tree Hill Lodge

Being born in the Kruger National Park instilled in Cheryl a love of nature and wildlife. Having lived and worked as a guide in the Kruger reserve, and also in Botswana, she eventually got the opportunity to run her own lodge, with her growing family, in the lush KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg region. She still finds time to guide guests on foot, tracking white rhino in the neighbouring Spioenkop Game Reserve.