Cape Town Tandem Paragliding Experience
Duration
10–40 minutes
Location
Signal Hill or Lion's Head, Cape Town
Group size
2–12 people
Pickup
Available
About This Experience
About Cape Town Tandem Paragliding Experience
Experience Cape Town from the air on an exhilarating tandem paragliding flight with a qualified instructor. Take off from Signal Hill or Lion's Head, depending on the wind direction and conditions, and soar above the city with panoramic views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic coastline, Sea Point and the surrounding mountains. Your instructor manages the glider and guides you through the launch, flight and landing, making this experience accessible to first-time flyers who meet the operator's requirements. The experience includes a safety briefing, equipment fitting and a tandem flight, with optional in-flight photographs and video available from selected operators. Flight duration and route depend on weather conditions, so flexibility is essential when booking this unforgettable Cape Town adventure.
Highlights
What you’ll experience
Enjoy a tandem paragliding flight over Cape TownTake off from Signal Hill or Lion's Head, depending on wind conditionsAdmire aerial views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic coastlineFly with an experienced tandem instructorReceive a pre-flight briefing and equipment fittingNo previous paragliding experience requiredOptional in-flight photographs and video footageA memorable adventure for eligible thrill-seekers visiting Cape Town
Itinerary
Your experience
1
Meet the operator at the confirmed launch-site meeting point. Complete registration and any required declarations, and confirm that your age, weight and other eligibility requirements meet the operator's current rules.
2
Meet your tandem instructor, receive instructions for take-off and landing, and be fitted with the appropriate harness and safety equipment. Follow the instructor's guidance throughout the experience.
3
Prepare for take-off at Signal Hill or Lion's Head, selected according to the wind and operating conditions. The instructor will explain when to walk or run during the launch.
4
Soar above Cape Town with views of the city, mountains and coastline. The actual flight time, route and landing location depend on wind strength, weather and operational conditions.
5
Land at the designated landing area under your instructor's guidance. Follow the operator's instructions for any transfer back to the launch area and collect any purchased photo or video files.
Included
What's included
One tandem paragliding flight with an instructor
Pre-flight safety briefing
Standard flight equipment and harness
Applicable activity permit or association fee where included in the selected supplier package
Post-landing transfer back to the launch area only where confirmed by the operator
Not Included
What's not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
In-flight photographs and video unless included in the selected package
Personal expenses and gratuities
Meals and refreshments
Additional activities or private transport
Any service not expressly listed in the confirmed booking
Meeting and Pickup
Getting There
Location
Signal Hill or Lion's Head, Cape Town
Pickup
Meet at the operator's confirmed launch-site meeting point at Signal Hill or Lion's Head. Hotel transfers are not included unless separately arranged.
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