The 12 Best Options for Tandem Paragliding in South Africa

1.Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,693 reviews · 45 min · from $109Our pick

Meet Skywings Paragliding at Signal Hill for a safety briefing, then run a few steps from the slope and glide above Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Clifton, and the Atlantic. Your pilot handles the flight and may let you steer. The full visit takes about 45 minutes, but airtime is usually 5 to 20 minutes.

“Highly recommend this experience in Cape Town, our guides especially Kai put my partner completely at ease and had him laughing the whole way! Easy to rearrange due to weather, thank you!”

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2.Hi5 Tandem Paragliding Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $92Top rated

Meet your certified Hi5 pilot at Signal Hill or Lions Head, learn the basics, then run from the slope into a tandem paragliding flight above Cape Town. Signal Hill gives you views of Sea Point, Robben Island, Green Point Stadium, and Table Mountain. Lions Head faces the Twelve Apostles, Camps Bay, and Clifton. Pilots such as Ru, John, Brett, and Francois guide the flight, weather permitting.

“Amazing experience, fantastic instructor (Ru) , very professional and felt 100% in safe hands talked through everything we were going to do. Icing on the cake to a awesome trip to Cape town thank you”

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3.Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 292 reviews · 45 min · from $108

Meet Herman or another SAHPA and SACAA licensed pilot at Signal Hill, then follow a short briefing before launching from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head, depending on the wind. Your 5 to 20 minute flight ends beside the ocean in Sea Point. No experience is needed, and photos and video are available for R400.

“Absolutely recommend this, sooo super fun, the guides are amazing!! Even if you have a fear of heights, this is really incredible, we had a great time!!!”

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4.Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight with the Experts

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 280 reviews · from $101

Meet Mike or the Tandem Flight Co team at Signal Hill car park, learn the basics, and take off with a qualified instructor from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head. Your 6 to 15 minute tandem flight brings wide views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the coast, followed by a ride back to the start.

“Great experience and really well looked after by the team.”

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5.Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 276 reviews · 40 min · from $109

You’ll launch from Signal Hill or Lions Head with an experienced tandem pilot such as Brett, Cal, Britt, or Lamont. After a short safety briefing, expect 5 to 15 minutes in the air, soaring over Sea Point or Camps Bay before landing. Photos and video cost an extra R400, and a free shuttle returns you to the launch point.

“Very enjoyable. Expert pilots. Easy communication. We really enjoyed it.”

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6.Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 199 reviews · from $100

Fly tandem from Signal Hill with a qualified instructor from The Tandem Flight Co. Your pilot handles the glider while you take in Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Cape Town, and the coast. The approximately 45-minute experience includes equipment, a ride back to the launch site, and optional GoPro footage for R400.

“AWESOME 100 out of 10! Helpful and informative staff. My pilot Mark was so welcoming and reassuring. Will definitely put on my list for next time.”

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7.Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · from $98

Meet at Signal Hill for a tandem paragliding flight with a certified pilot. After a short briefing, you will run a few steps and glide above Cape Town, with views toward Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, the Atlantic coast, and possibly Robben Island. Pilots such as Ria, Ky, Hans, and Kayhan are praised for keeping first-timers calm. Photos and videos cost extra.

“It was so memorable and entertaining that my little brother even wanted to do it but it wasn’t for his age. Definitely recommend”

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8.Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $129

Take a tandem paraglide over Table Mountain National Park with a qualified instructor. You may launch from Signal Hill or Lions Head, depending on conditions, and spend about 7 to 20 minutes in the air. Equipment and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Hotel pickup is not included, and the small group size is capped at six.

“The staff were so patient and friendly and really made it fun! Plus you cant beat the views!Not to be missed!”

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9.Tandem Paragliding Cape Town Experience TABLE MOUNTAIN PARAGLIDE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $102

Fly tandem with a licensed TFI instructor from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head, chosen by wind direction. Herman Venter leads a team with extensive experience, while pilots such as Fannie and Francois have guided flights. Expect 5 to 20 minutes in the air, a Sea Point landing, and optional HD photos and video for R400.

“Experience of a lifetime! I felt so safe and at ease the whole time. The glide down from Signal Hill to Sea Point was one of the most beautiful, exciting and memorable experiences I’ve ever had. Think I have to go again. 😄”

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10.Tandem Paragliding Instructional Flights in Garden Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $75Best value

Meet Dolphin Paragliding at the Sedgefield launch site for a safety briefing, harness fitting, and tandem flight with an experienced instructor. After a few running steps, you will soar above sea, lakes, hills, or mountains, depending on the launch site and wind. The full activity takes about 30 minutes in good conditions.

“Awesome, friendly, went out of their way to make it awesome! Will definately recommend them!!! Thank you!”

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11.Sedgefield: Standard Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 10 min · from $99

Meet the Dolphin Paragliding crew for a safety briefing, then fly tandem over Sedgefield with a certified pilot. Peter and his son are part of the team, and flights can also depart near George, Mossel Bay, Wilderness, Knysna, or Plettenberg Bay. The 10-minute flight is short, smooth, and easy for first-timers.

“Professional, clear communication and organised. Although a 10min flight sounds short, it is really worth it and doesn't feel that short when you are up there. We added on the video option for R300 and it's really worth it. Beautiful day out”

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12.Tandem Paragliding In Cape Town (Icarus)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $92

Fly tandem from Signal Hill with an experienced Icarus pilot while you look over Robben Island, Sea Point, Table Mountain, Cape Town’s City Bowl, and the Atlantic Ocean. The flight lasts about an hour, with gear, instruction, parking, and a ride back to the hill included. Photos and videos cost extra.

“Few words : Neaaaaat and Smooooth !! Nothing more to say. Feel free and relax. Even during hard winds !! Lol”

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