Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight & Table Mountain Views

Summary

Soaring over cape town’s coast with table mountain below

You’ll launch from Signal Hill with a local guide, glide above Cape Town’s coastline with Table Mountain beside you, steer the paraglider for a moment if you want, and maybe get your heart racing with some aerial twists before landing gently back on solid ground.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the first rush of air — not cold exactly, but sharp, like my skin woke up all at once. We’d barely run three steps off Signal Hill and suddenly Cape Town was just… underneath us. My instructor, Sipho, grinned and pointed out Lion’s Head straight away. The city looked smaller than I expected. I could smell the sea even though we were so high up — or maybe that was just my brain making things up. It felt like floating and falling at the same time.

Sipho kept chatting, totally calm, telling me stories about flying here for years. He showed me Robben Island off in the distance (I squinted — it really is tiny from up there). He let me steer for a bit — which was both thrilling and slightly terrifying; my hands got sweaty on the lines. At one point he asked if I wanted “some adrenaline” and before I could answer, we swooped sideways and my stomach did a full flip. I laughed so hard I almost forgot to look around.

The whole tandem paragliding flight lasted maybe fifteen minutes? Hard to say — time got weird up there. There were other gliders nearby but it never felt crowded; mostly just wind in my ears and flashes of sunlight on the water far below. When we landed (smoothly, thank goodness), someone from their team helped unclip everything and handed me back my shoes — I’d kicked one halfway off in midair without noticing. So yeah, don’t wear loose shoes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tandem paragliding experience in Cape Town

• Receive safety briefing from instructor
• Put on safety harness
• Begin tandem paragliding flight
• View Table Mountain and Lions Head
• Spot Robben Island and Atlantic Coastline
• Take photos and videos during flight
• Fly glider briefly yourself
• Land safely with instructor

Top questions

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

The flight can last between 5 to 20 minutes depending on wind conditions.

Is pickup included for the Cape Town tandem paragliding tour?

No hotel pickup is included but transfer back to the meeting point is provided after landing.

Can I bring small children or infants on this paragliding experience?

Infants and small children can be present at the site but cannot participate in the flight itself.

Is tandem paragliding in Cape Town wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible for this activity.

What landmarks will I see during the tandem paragliding flight?

You’ll see Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Robben Island, and the Atlantic Coastline from above.

Can I take photos or videos during the flight?

Yes, you’ll have opportunities for photos and videos during your tandem experience.

Do I need any prior experience to do tandem paragliding in Cape Town?

No prior experience is needed; certified instructors handle everything.

Is this activity suitable for people with health conditions?

If you have health concerns or poor cardiovascular health, contact the team before booking to check suitability.

What’s included

Your day includes certified flying equipment, a full tandem paragliding flight with an experienced instructor who’ll point out Cape Town’s landmarks as you soar above them, plus transfer back to your original meeting point after landing safely on the ground.