Helicopter flying over the Tankwa Karoo desert at golden hour
Africa Burn 2026 Transfers Now Open

Skip the
dust road.

We offer several ways to fly from Cape Town to Africa Burn. Door-to-door with one of our luxury helicopters or spacious aircraft. Book a seat on one of our scheduled flights or charter your own aircraft at your convenience and skip the up to 7-hour gravel road.

7

Aircraft types

1hr

Fastest transfer

7

Days of service

R 6 500

≈ €338

Per seat from

Simple Process

From booking to liftoff

Four steps between you and the most epic festival entrance of your life.

01

Pick Your Date

Choose your travel date and direction. See all available aircraft options from helicopters to turboprops. Some flights are sold per seat and some are private charter flights only. There is also a cargo plane option.

02

Choose Your Ride

Helicopters land outside the AfrikaBurn Ticketing Gate. Aircraft land at the Tankwa Airfield and require a 45min shuttle to the AfrikaBurn Gate (included in your ticket price).

03

Pay Securely

Book your seats or your private charter online and we will send you the payment option.

04

Fly In Style

Once your flight hits 5 passengers, it's confirmed. Show up at the Private Terminal at Cape Town Int Airport and be at Africa Burn in 1 hour.

The Route

Cape Town Tankwa

Passengers walking from a Bell 407 helicopter at Cape Town International Airport with Table Mountain in the background
Departure

Private Terminal, Cape Town Int Airport

All aircraft depart from Private Terminal at Cape Town International Airport. Private aviation terminal with easy access and parking. Check in, grab a coffee, and board your flight.

Multiple daily departures
Passengers arriving by plane at Africa Burn in the Tankwa Karoo
Arrival

Two Arrival Points

The Bell 407 helicopter lands directly at the event - step off and you are there. The PC-12 lands at Tankwa Airstrip, with a 45-minute shuttle included in the fare.

Heli: 1hr direct
Planes: 1.5hr total
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Frequently asked questions