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Cape Town Extreme Sports

We compared all 5 options — our verdict, the best value and who each one is really for.

4.7 5 experiences from US$ 104 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

The verdict

Our pick
Signal Hill Paragliding Cape Town: Views over Robben Island
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Best value
Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight & Table Mountain Views
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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Expert Pilots
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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Expert Pilots★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (240)45mYou’ll meet your expert tandem pilot on Signal Hill, feel the rush of takeoff over Cape Town’s coast, float high above Table Mountain and Sea Point, then land by the ocean with transport back included. Expect laughter, nerves, salty air — and a moment of calm you won’t forget.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 109View ›
Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding from Lions Head & Signal Hill
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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding from Lions Head & Signal Hill★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (108)1hYou get picked up, geared up, and launched from a peak in Table Mountain National Park with a qualified tandem instructor. The flight lasts 7–20 minutes depending on wind and thermals, landing either at Camps Bay or Seapoint. All equipment is included, and the instructor keeps you airborne as long as conditions allow.Is it for me?Right for travelers in good health who want to see Cape Town from the air without needing to learn to paraglide themselves. Expect the flight duration to vary with weather—some days you get twenty minutes, others seven—and that unpredictability is what makes the experience real.Free cancellationfromUS$ 140View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Signal Hill Paragliding Cape Town: Views over Robben Island is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.97 out of 5 across 449 reviews.

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