Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight Table Mountain & Ocean View

Summary

Soaring above Cape Town’s city bowl and ocean with a local pilot

You’ll take off from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head with an experienced local guide and soar tandem over Cape Town’s city bowl all the way to Sea Point beach. Feel the wind and sun as you glide past Table Mountain and spot Robben Island in the distance. Includes return transport to takeoff point — plus that wild rush you’ll remember long after landing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tandem paragliding flight over Cape Town

• Receive short introduction
• Fly tandem from Signal Hill or Lions Head
• Paraglide over Cape Town city
• Land next to the ocean at Seapoint

Top questions

How long does a tandem paragliding flight last in Cape Town?

Flight time depends on wind strength but is usually between 5 to 20 minutes.

Where do you take off for paragliding in Cape Town?

Flights launch from either Signal Hill or Lion’s Head, depending on wind direction.

Is pickup included for tandem paragliding in Cape Town?

Return transport from landing back to takeoff is included in the price.

What is the minimum age for tandem paragliding here?

The minimum age for participants is 14 years old.

What is the maximum weight allowed for paragliding?

The maximum weight limit is 100kg per passenger.

Are photos or videos included?

HD photos and video are available as an optional extra for R400.

Is it safe to paraglide over Cape Town?

The company has a 100% safety record and only uses licensed instructors.

Do you need any experience to do this flight?

No previous experience is needed; all flights are introductory tandem with an instructor.

What’s included

Your day includes an introductory tandem paragliding flight with a licensed instructor launching from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head (weather depending), plus return transport from Sea Point landing back up to takeoff point — so you don’t have to worry about getting back after your flight.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t really believe I’d go through with tandem paragliding over Cape Town until I was actually standing on Signal Hill, wind tugging at my sleeves and Table Mountain kind of looming behind me. My instructor, Walter (who’s been doing this for more than 20 years, which helped my nerves), checked the lines while chatting about the weather — apparently, it changes everything. He laughed when I asked if people ever chicken out at the last second. “Sometimes,” he said, “but not today.” The air smelled like dry grass and sunscreen, and there was this salty breeze coming off the sea that made everything feel sharper.

The actual takeoff happened so fast I barely had time to think — one moment we were jogging, then suddenly my feet weren’t touching anything. You get this weird quiet up there above Cape Town; just the wind in your ears and the city spread out below like a map. I could see Lion’s Head off to one side and all those tiny cars crawling along Sea Point. Walter pointed out Robben Island way out in the blue haze. It wasn’t scary, honestly — more like floating than falling. He asked if I wanted to try steering for a second (I did, badly), and we both cracked up when I nearly turned us sideways.

The landing was down by the ocean — you can actually smell the sea before you even touch down. My legs felt wobbly but in a good way, like after a rollercoaster. There were other people waiting their turn, some looking nervous, others just grinning at their phones. We got a ride back up to Signal Hill included in the price, which saved me from figuring out Cape Town taxis again (don’t ask). Later that night I kept replaying that view over the city in my head — it sticks with you.