Human beings have been fascinated by the idea of flight for centuries and have designed the incredible and thrilling activity of paragliding so that we could live out our dreams of flying. Luckily Western Cape has several locations that are perfect for paragliding and also several companies that offer the opportunity for you to soar through the skies.
Cape Town paragliding
Visitors and residents alike are no doubt familiar with the common sight of paragliders gliding above our heads in the Mother City. There are numerous companies that offer flights from the two key locations in the city: Lion’s Head and Signal Hill.
Book your paragliding adventure at any of the following companies:
The Tandem Flight Co
- Location: Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001
- Website: tandemflight.co.za
- Contact: 062 501 7847
Cape Hope Paragliding
- Location: Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001
- Website: capehopeparagliding.com
- Contact: 061 583 4055
Cape Town Tandem Paragliding
- Location: 2 Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001
- Website: paraglide.co.za
- Contact: 076 892 2283
Fly Cape Town Paragliding
- Location: 26 Virginia Avenue, Vredehoek, Cape Town, 8001
- Website: flycapetown.co.za
- Contact: 082 851 7119
Hi5 Tandem Paragliding Cape Town
- Location: Signal Hill Rd, Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, 8001
- Website: hi5paragliding.co.za
- Contact: 082 825 1111
Winelands Paragliding
The Cape Winelands offer incomparable, scenic landscapes of vineyards, valleys and mountains. This makes it a perfect location for paragliding. And what’s even better, you can head for a wine tasting at any of the nearby wine farms after you’ve landed back on solid ground.
Book your paragliding adventure at the Winelands Paragliding company, with operations based in Paarl, Wellington and Franschhoek. Where they fly from on the day of your booking is determined by the weather and wind direction, but each location offers breathtaking views. The locations include Du Toitskloof pass, Mont Rochelle Nature reserve and Paarl Rock. The locations are all within 40 minutes drive of each other and easily accessible from most places in the Cape Winelands.
Winelands Paragliding:
- Location:10th Ave, Southern Paarl, Paarl, 7624
- Website: winelandsparagliding.co.za
- Contact: 082 758 5845
Hermanus Paragliding:
Hermanus is located about 130 km from Cape Town and is considered the best land-based whale watching destination in the world. Every year, whales visit Walker Bay, especially between June and December. If you are lucky to be there during the whale season, you might catch them whilst paragliding!
Book your Hermanus paragliding adventure at the Parapax Adventure Tours that is based in Cape Town:
Parapax Adventure Tours:
- Location: Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001
- Website: parapax.co.za
- Contact: 082 881 4724
Garden Route Paragliding
Based in the heart of the Garden Route South Africa, Dolphin Paragliding is, in a nut shell, the bee’s knees in paragliding. With an excellent safety record, they offer tandem flights, courses, gear sales, tours, accommodation, as well as guiding and equipment rental to ensure only the best flights.
They operate from the Garden Route, and are flying near towns of George, Mossel Bay, Wilderness, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and Sedgefield.
Book your Garden Route paragliding adventure at Dolphin Paragliding:
Dolphin Paragliding:
- Location:Remskoen St, Wilderness Heights, Wilderness, 1538
- Website: dolphinparagliding.co.za
- Contact: 072 199 0622
Paragliding is an experience that all adventure-loving folks should try at least once in their lives, and with so many options available in our beautiful Western Cape Province, there is no better time than the present.
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Picture: Cape Town Tandem Paragliding / Facebook