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

Skip the
dust road.

Two ways to fly from Cape Town to Africa Burn. Door-to-door by Bell 407 helicopter or in luxury aboard a Pilatus PC-12. Pick your aircraft, book a seat, and skip the up to 7-hour gravel road.

2

Aircraft types

1hr

Fastest transfer

8

Days of service

$1,000

Per seat from

Choose Your Ride

Two ways to fly

Go direct by helicopter or fly in luxury by turboprop. The Bell 407 lands right at the event. The PC-12 lands at Tankwa Airstrip with a 45-minute shuttle included.

Bell 407 Helicopter side view line drawing
Door-to-Door

from

$1,500

/seat

Bell 407 Helicopter

Fly direct to the Africa Burn landing zone. No road transfer needed - step off and you are there. The ultimate festival entrance.

60min

Total time

5

Seats

Direct

To event

  • Direct to event
  • No road transfer
  • Scenic desert flight
  • Door-to-door
Pilatus PC-12 side view line drawing
Luxury

from

$1,000

/seat

Pilatus PC-12

The luxury option. Pressurised cabin, leather seats, and a smooth ride in one of the finest single-engine turboprops ever made. 30-min flight to Tankwa airstrip, then a 45-min shuttle to the event.

75min

Total time

6

Seats

+45min

Shuttle

  • Luxury cabin
  • Pressurised & quiet
  • 6 leather seats
  • Air-conditioned

Helicopter = door-to-door. PC-12 = airstrip + shuttle.

The Bell 407 lands right at the Africa Burn event - step off and you are there. The Pilatus PC-12 lands at Tankwa Airstrip, about 45 minutes by road from the event. A comfortable shuttle is included in the ticket price and will be waiting for you on landing.

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.

02

Choose Your Ride

Bell 407 helicopter for door-to-door or the luxury Pilatus PC-12 turboprop. Different experience, capacity, and pricing.

03

Pay Securely

Pay per seat via Stripe. Your payment is held until the flight fills to activate.

04

Fly In Style

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

The Route

Cape Town Tankwa

ExecuJet private aviation terminal at Cape Town International Airport
Departure

ExecuJet, Cape Town Airport

All aircraft depart from ExecuJet 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
Bell 407 helicopter landing 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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