Tandem Paragliding Flight
Description
Tandem paragliding flights are mostly done from Lions Head or Signal Hill inside the beautiful Table Mountain National Park. Tandem paragliding flights generally last anything from 7 to 20 minutes, unfortunately the time spent in the air can not be guaranteed as we are totally reliant on the weather conditions on the day. Here at Fly Cape Town Paragliding we love to paraglide and your pilot will stay in the air with you for as long as possible. Our landing fields are either at the Camps Bay High school sports field in front of the Bungalow restaurant or at the Seapoint promenade in front of the Winchester Mansions. The landing area depends on the general wind direction on the day.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(105)
I’m giving this a one-star review because I’m deeply disappointed. The entire experience was a rushed waste of time and money. My flight was barely 5-6 minutes—just a couple of quick turns over Signal Hill, a few over the ocean, then we landed. I hardly realized I was in the air before it was over. Prep was also minimal—just a minute filling a form and basic instructions. I expected at least 15-20 minutes of flying and taking in the view, but it felt like this was just a photo op for quick snapshots. If you want to truly enjoy a flight, this isn’t it.
Hi Maxim, Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We are quite surprised with your review as we spent quite a lot of time with you before and after the flight. Unfortunately flight times depend completely on the weather conditions on the day as clearly stated on our website. You seemed quite happy with the flight and did not mention anything to us. You were issued a Gift Voucher from a friend. We contacted you and offered you / the buyer a refund of which you were happy to receive. In the interim we have processed the refund. We will never expect someone to pay for a flight that they are not happy with. Kind regards, The Fly Cape Town Team
So much fun! The guide was amazing and very friendly. Definitely recommend.
Dear Eli Zieg, Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We appreciate the kind words. Kind regards, The Fly Cape Town Team
was amazing, just went over so quick, but the views was amazing and the tricks in the end made the experience for me.
Dear Compass, Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We appreciate the kind words. Kind regards, The Fly Cape Town Team
What an amazing trip with my mother and uncle - and so inspiring pilots! thank you for an unforgettable experience!
I was apprehensive about the safety of paragliding but this company were very good and I felt it was safe. You obviously have to sign lots of disclaimers but the equipment was good and Halil who was doing the flying, he filled me with confidence, thanks Halil!! There isn't a safety briefing or anything and take off instructions were brief and rushed but I wasn't worried and it was well worth it because the experience is incredible and shouldn't be missed! For us, it was windy and cloudy, not the conditions we had wanted but I would still recommend such an incredible opportunity to do something I couldn't ordinarily!
What an experience! The instructor (Mehmet) was an amazing person to fly with. His energy prior to the flight was relaxed and reassuring which is great for inexperienced people. Besides that the guy flew everywhere in the world and you notice his passion which is awesome to see and exactly what you want in an instructor. Besides that the flight itself was exhilarating. The moment that your feet leave the ground and you realize youyr flying feels unreal. After that you're just smiling all the way down. If I'm back in Cape Town I'll definitely do this again.
Great time, great pilots, would definitely do it again! Such a unique way to see Cape Town, a truly incredible experience
Summary: There are other more organized & efficient companies - rather book there. These guys left a group of us tourists waiting for our jump - after hiking up Lions Head. Unfortunately communication of today’s cancellations was disastrous. Howard basically ditched us on Lions Head. He only explained when we called that he wasn’t coming back up. We were initially booked for 01.01.2026 at 15:00 and cancelled due to wind speeds on signal hill. Rebooked to 02.01.2026 at 12:00 where wind speeds were problematic on signal hill. We were advised to hike up Lions Head and wait - we watched as others took off and were told to wait for pilots to land and they would walk back up to fetch us. We waited & waited & waited up there and eventually I called. This is when I was told pilots aren’t coming back. So if I had not called we would’ve waited even longer, in the rain, on the mountain watching others take off. We walked down 14:30. Please don’t treat customers like inanimate objects - we need communication & updates especially if cancellations are being decided. This was beyond unprofessional & unacceptable. At least have the decency to walk up to the customers / a give us a phone call timeously to advise us of cancellations. Yes, the weather is not in your control - but you shouldn’t just ditch people without prompt communication of cancellation.
Dear Aobakwe, Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We hear you about your frustations about our communication whilst waiting on the mountain. We value all of our clients as can be seen on the rest of our reviews. We flew with the first group and the second group decided to wait for us on the mountain. Due to wind direction change on Signal Hill we moved to Lions Head. We explained that there was now going to be a delay as the group that were supposed to fly at Signal Hill had to move with us to Lions Head. Upon meeting us at the parking lot at Lions Head you agreed to come up the mountain and wait for the next round. We flew with the first group, and after landing we discovered that there was an approaching rain cell on the ocean which made it unsafe to fly. We informed you that we were unable to fly anymore and unfortunately you had to walk down the mountain. Pilots from other companies that were already on take off continued to fly down but there was not enough time for our pilots to hike up and fly down with an approaching rain cell. We always place emphasis on safety first. Kind regards, The Fly Cape Town Team
Halil was an amazing, considerate, patient and professional resource in every sense of the word. Gerrie, was such an brilliant pilot, awesome, awesome awesome. Collectively the group, company, were such great human beings - let alone pilots and flight guides. No worries with this outfit. Don't doubt, these are the people. Just note, this is all weather dependent, and if you are prepared to wait , this crew will make it happen. Completely worth all weather delays.
Dear Roving23494429195, Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We really appreciate the kind words. Kind regards, The Fly Cape Town Team
When I say amazing I mean it, from the friendly, knowledgeable, and incredible pilot.. yes pilot well worth it. From someone deatly afraid of heights, I was comfortable and put at ease, and definitely not scared at all, in fact I just might take up the sport. If you feel disappointed with weather conditions please just wait it out after all it's Cape Town the weather will be in your favor at any given time. Massive shout out to Halil, thank you for igniting my passion for flying.
Dear Wanderer36827362673, Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We really appreciate the kind words. Kind regards, The Fly Cape Town Team
