Cavalli Estate

Cavalli is known for its award-winning wine, cuisine, architecture, indigenous gardens and art. This estate has also established itself as an outstanding South African lifestyle brand since the beginning of the estate development. The Estate extends over 100 hectares and is situated in the Helderberg region of Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Chef Lucas Carstens uses seasonal produce from the garden and neighbouring farms and emphasizes ethical farming and sustainability through the cuisine he creates. Every ingredient in his uses has a traceable origin, using modern culinary techniques and the presentation places leaves and vegetables at the focal point of each dish. Guests are invited to treasure the taste of the freshest seasonal produce through this curated set menu.

Reservations require a 72-hour booking lead time. This ensures landing permissions are granted and secured.

This experience includes a journey to and from Cavalli, coupled with a half-day leisure experience at Cavalli, encompassing wine tasting and pairing, boutique, shopping and lunch at the most stylish restaurant voted by Eat Out Awards.

This includes a private helicopter flight from the V& A Waterfront (Approx 25 mins)

Cavalli back to V&A Waterfront (Approx 25 mins)

Spend 2-3 hours on the ground at Cavalli.

In total the Helicopter Wine Safari takes 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.