Tandem Paragliding Flights in South Africa: Our 12, in Order

1.Tandem Paragliding Adventure

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

Meet Skywings Paragliding at Signal Hill for a safety briefing and tandem flight above Cape Town. Your pilot, possibly Kai, Kane, Ria, or Blessing, handles the canopy and may let you steer. Expect 5 to 20 minutes in the air, weather permitting, with GoPro photos and video available to buy.

“What an amazing experience! We had the friendliest, most down to earth pilots. For someone who is afraid of heights… they definitely kept me laughing and calm so much that I forgot about what I was about to do! The whole team was very professional and knowledgeable. A huge thank you to RIA and KAI (our awesome pilots) you both gave us the best experience we could have ever asked for.”

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2.Hi5 Tandem Paragliding Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $92Best value

Hi5 Tandem Paragliding takes you into the air above Cape Town from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head. Your certified pilot handles the flight while you enjoy views of Table Mountain, Clifton, Camps Bay, Robben Island, and the coast. Guides including Ru, John, Jack, Francois, and Brett are praised for clear briefings and careful takeoffs. Flights depend on weather and last about 30 minutes to an hour overall.

“A must do in South Africa! The Hi5 Tandem group was awesome to work with! Communication and booking was easy. Our tandem partners were amazing!!!”

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3.Tandem Paragliding with Instructor

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

Meet Herman or another SAHPA member at Signal Hill, complete a safety briefing, then run into the wind for a 5 to 20 minute tandem flight above Cape Town and Sea Point. No experience is needed. The small group is limited to four, and optional HD photos and video cost R400.

“It was like a short dream ,I loved it ,very zen very relaxing. The team are super nice super friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend it and I will for sure do it again”

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4.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 for a guided tandem flight over Cape Town. Your qualified pilot handles the equipment and explains the takeoff, while you enjoy views of Table Mountain, the city, and the ocean. Flights last about 6 to 15 minutes and depend on wind conditions.

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

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5.Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain

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

Fly tandem with AirVentures Paragliding from Signal Hill or Lions Head, depending on the wind. Your pilot handles the glider while you take in Table Mountain, Lions Head, Sea Point, or Camps Bay. Expect a short flight of about 5 to 15 minutes, a smooth landing, and a free shuttle back uphill. Photos and videos cost R400 extra.

“This activity photography should be standard not charged at the venue. And they want cash as well. Otherwise it was wonderful”

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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. You handle the running start while your pilot manages the wing, safety checks, and flight. Expect views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, the coast, and an ocean-side landing, with optional GoPro photos and videos for R400.

“Brilliant experience with excellent instructors. We opted for the 6am glide and it was brilliant, I was put at ease as I was a little nervous. We were well looked after, I would definitely recommend.”

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7.Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town

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

Meet Skywings Paragliding at Signal Hill, where a certified pilot handles the glider while you run a few steps and lift above Cape Town. Expect Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, the Atlantic coast, and possibly Robben Island in view. Pilots such as Ria, Ky, Hans, and Kayhan have guided flights, with photos, videos, and optional spins available for an extra fee.

“Definitely a must do activity if you visit Cape Town! All gliders are very friendly and experienced.”

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8.Tandem Paragliding Flight

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

Join a qualified tandem flight instructor for a 7 to 20 minute paragliding flight above Table Mountain National Park. Launch from Signal Hill or Lions Head, use supplied equipment, and return to the meeting point by air-conditioned vehicle. Groups are limited to six, and the flight depends on suitable weather.

“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

Join a licensed tandem flight instructor for a 5 to 20 minute paragliding flight from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head, chosen by wind direction. You’ll glide over Cape Town and land near the Sea Point oceanfront, with return transport included. Herman Venter brings 27 years of experience, and HD photos and video cost an optional R400.

“FUNtastic experience. Easy booking with Viator. The best and nicest people at the paragliding place. A must try activity in Cape Town”

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10.Sedgefield: Standard Tandem Paragliding Flight

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

Meet the Dolphin Paragliding crew for a 10-minute tandem flight above Sedgefield or another Garden Route town. Your certified pilot handles the equipment and launch while you take in coastal views. Peter and his son may be among the crew, and a GoPro video is available for an extra R300.

“Great first experience paragliding with Peter and his son! Loved the view and how easy and safe was the set up!”

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11.Adventure Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 20 min · from $143

Meet the Dolphin Paragliding crew in the Western Cape for a 20-minute tandem flight over the Garden Route. Your SAHPA-rated pilot handles the takeoff and landing, while you enjoy views near George, Mossel Bay, Wilderness, Knysna, Sedgefield, or Plettenberg Bay. If conditions allow, you may try the control toggles yourself. Pieter is one of the named pilots.

“Absolutely brilliant, the guys were great and very professional, it was so worth it and cannot recommend it enough! Thanks”

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12.Discover Cape Town Tandem Paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $183

You’ll stop for photos in colorful Bo-Kaap, then ride to Signal Hill for up to 15 minutes of tandem paragliding with a qualified pilot. Isa may handle your pickup and transfer, and flights land near Sea Point Promenade. Hotel transport, bottled water, and a small group are included.

“Increible!!!!!! Atención: 1000/10, isa atento a todo lo que puedes necesitar y la experiencia recomendada. Repetiré!”

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