Paragliding · Cape Town

Paragliding · Cape Town

3 offers 73.54€ – 88.75€ 5.0 (60 reviews) Verified March 2026
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All 3 flights launch from Signal Hill, inside Table Mountain National Park, and carry a perfect 5/5 rating across 60 reviews. Icarus Tandem Paragliding is the entry point at 73.54 €, with a flexible window of 20 min to 1h depending on conditions. Hi5 Tandem Paragliding locks in a full 1h flight for 81.79 €, with an alternate launch at Lion's Head when wind shifts. The Tandem Flight Co. tops the range at 88.75 € for the same 1h duration, but adds Spanish and French pilot briefings, making it the go-to for non-English speakers. All three operators welcome every fitness level, no prior experience needed. Pick by budget if you speak English or Afrikaans. Pick The Tandem Flight Co. if you need French or Spanish.

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Best value Tandem Paragliding Flight over Cape Town, South Africa

Tandem Paragliding Flight over Cape Town, South Africa

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Tandem paragliding over Cape Town and Table Mountain, South Africa

Tandem paragliding over Cape Town and Table Mountain, South Africa

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Tandem Paragliding flight over Cape Town

Tandem Paragliding flight over Cape Town

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Tandem Paragliding Flight over Cape Town, South Africa

At 73.54 €, Icarus Tandem Paragliding delivers a perfect 5/5-rated flight off Signal Hill at the lowest price on the board.

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Best for non-English speakers

Tandem Paragliding flight over Cape Town

The Tandem Flight Co. is the only operator offering French and Spanish briefings, with a 1h flight over Cape Town for 88.75 €.

88.75 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

What's the most intense moment of a tandem paragliding flight over Cape Town?
The launch off Signal Hill is the sharpest spike: you go from standing still to airborne in a few running steps, with the full Cape Town coastline and Table Mountain dropping below you almost instantly. After that, the thermal lift keeps you suspended above the Atlantic while your pilot maneuvers for views and, if conditions allow, some wingovers.
Do you need to be fit or brave to do this?
All three operators list 'Everybody welcome' as the physical level. You run a few steps at takeoff, then your pilot handles everything. A fear of heights will make the first minute intense, but that reaction is exactly what most people book this for.
How long are you actually in the air?
Icarus offers 20 min to 1h depending on wind and thermals. Hi5 and The Tandem Flight Co. both target a full 1h flight. Longer doesn't always mean better: a shorter flight in strong lift can be far more dynamic than a slow 1h glide.
What's the best time of year to fly in Cape Town?
Paragliding season runs May through September. South Africa's winter months bring the stable south-easterly winds that pilots prefer for consistent thermals off Signal Hill and Lion's Head.
Can I fly if I don't speak English or Afrikaans?
Yes, but only with one operator. The Tandem Flight Co. conducts briefings in Spanish and French in addition to English and Afrikaans. The other two operators work in English and Afrikaans only.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wear closed-toe shoes and wind-resistant layers: temperatures above Signal Hill drop noticeably even in summer. Leave bags behind if possible, all three flights last up to 1h and your pilot needs freedom of movement during launch.

Getting there

All three operators meet at Signal Hill Road, Cape Town 8001, inside Table Mountain National Park, roughly 10 minutes by car from the city centre.

See also

Paragliding elsewhere

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Updated on 3 March 2026