Rates subject to increase on 1 September 2025

Babylonstoren evokes a sense of well-being, set at Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, offering beauty, diversity, fine food and wine.

Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, dating back to 1962 set at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. With Simonsberg, Du Toitskloof and Franschhoek mountains as a backdrop, Babylonstoren’s garden is majestic. Every aspect of Babylonstoren – is led by the ever-changing tapestry and botanical diversity of the garden.

Upon arrival with Cape Town Helicopters, you can enjoy a diversity of activities ranging from shopping, garden, cellar, and olive & balsamic tours to various tastings, and a culinary experience for food lovers.

Booking Lead Time:
Bookings for the Babylonstoren Wineland Flight require bookings with a minimum lead time of 72 hours to obtain landing permissions from the Babylonstoren premises.

The Winelands, Cape Town Helicopters flight package

The Babylonstoren Cape Town Helicopters flight package includes a private helicopter flight to and from Babylonstoren and a half-day experience at Babylonstoren to enjoy wine tasting and or pairing, shopping, and lunch.

Helicopter Flight Time:
V&A Waterfront to Babylonstoren (+25 minutes)
Babylonstoren back to V&A Waterfront (+25 minutes)

Ground Time: Spend approximately 2,5 to 3 hours at Babylonstoren
Total Winelands Flight Experience: 3-4 hours in total

This experience includes flights, lunch and tastings at Babylonstoren. Lunch is capped at R1500 per person which includes the experiences and it includes the option to

* Cape Town Helicopters reserves the right to bring the helicopter back to base if operationally required and we will then perform the collection from Babylonstoren at an appointed time.

R20 000 per person