Almenkerk Wine Estate

Rates subject to increase on 1 September 2025

Almenkerk Wine Estate

Almenkerk is situated in the beautiful Elgin Valley and is a family-owned wine estate. The family that owns the farm are the van Almenkerk’s from Belgium and the Netherlands. They settled in South Africa in 2002 as they were taken aback by this beautiful country and the warm-hearted people. Natalie and Joris manage the estate and oversee the cultivation of apples, pears and grapevines.

The estate is well-known for its Chardonnay. The estate’s tasting room offers views that are second to none in the Kogelberg Biosphere. “Active@Almenkerk is a hiking trail that provides an adventure through the orchards and vineyards on the estate.

The Elgin experiences a cool climate that gives grapes an extended maturation period on the vine, resulting in fully ripe grapes with moderate alcohol content, crisp natural acidity, and distinctive minerality in the white and red wines. Almenkerk Wine Estate follows a holistic approach when it comes to sustainability which minimizes its environmental footprint.

Upon arriving at Almenkerk Wine Estate, guests can take part in a wine tasting and enjoy a meal at Cheverell’s Country Café.

Bookings need to be made at least 48 hours in advance to ensure landing permissions are granted and secured.

This flight package includes Private Helicopter transportation to and from ALmenkerk. A half-day experience at Almenkerk awaits that includes wine tasting and the option to visit the neighbouring farm for lunch.

Flight time:

V&A Waterfront to Almenkerk Wine Estate (Approximately 30 minutes)

Almenkerk Wine Estate back to V&A Waterfront (Approximately 30 minutes)

Visitors can expect to spend approximately 2.5 to 3 hours at Almenkerk Wine Estate.

Therefore the entire experience lasts 3-4 hours.

Cape Town Helicopters reserves the right to return the helicopter to base if operational requirements dictate.

Bookings: Minimum 2 guests

Flights are subject to weather conditions. A full refund will be provided where rescheduling of flights is unavailable.

Important Information

Check In Time

Please check in 30 minutes before your scheduled takeoff time. This allows us to complete weight checks, conduct the safety briefing, and issue your tickets. Once checked in, you can relax in our waiting area, capture some great pre-flight photos, and soak in the atmosphere before your adventure begins.

Photography Tip

For the best photos, we recommend wearing darker-colored clothing. Light colours, especially white, can reflect off the windows and affect your shots—so dress dark for that perfect picture! We do not have an on-site photographer.

Seating

For all sharing flights, seating is assigned based on weight and balance, which is determined during your safety briefing and ticketing. If you prefer to choose your own seats, you may book an Exclusive Flight by purchasing one additional seat—guaranteeing you the best seats in the house.

Weather

All flights are weather-dependent. If conditions are not suitable for flying, we will make every effort to reschedule your flight to the next best available time. For your comfort, please note that the temperature in the sky is the same as on the ground, so dress accordingly.