Paragliding in Cape Town (Icarus)

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Fly high over Cape Town with an experienced paragliding guide on this epic paragliding experience. Strap in and get ready to feel the exhilaration of the views and the flying sensation. Even beginners can participate, as all instruction and gear are provided for you.

Private experience just for you and your guide/pilot
Tandem flight with an experienced pilot
All gear provided for you
Transportation from the landing spot back to the top of the hill

What's Included

Tandem Flight Pilot
Paragliding Gear
Transport (from the landing area back to the top of the hill)

Photos and videos(available at an extra cost)
Transport (from your place to the starting point)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1 Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Drive to the end of Signal hill, there is a take off site and ask for Icarus Paragliding

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Table Mountain

Sea Point

Robben Island Museum

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Emmerentia_B

This was just unbelievable. Never ever did I dream of doing this one day. Yesterday I was high up in the Beautiful African Sky...of South Africa..I loved my Pilot he knows what his doing . Thank you Icarus for the powerful experience

Reviews

4.6

based on 67 reviews

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Chisom_O, Jan 2026

It was amazing. I was so so scared but they made me feel so comfortable and guided me into para gliding

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We glad to hear your pilot made you feel at ease. We look forward to flying with you again in the near future

Canceled celebration experience

Nashira_B, Nov 2025

Unfortunately, this experience for my birthday was canceled due to weather, like other reviews mentioned. However, it was the best weather day of the season with no wind at all. I was offered a reschedule that sadly didn’t work but it was offered on the windiest day of the season. Some thing just didn’t seem right about it. Glad I couldn’t go.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Unfortunately we can't change the weather conditions and we kept you updated every hour as to the weather conditions Please understand that we try our best to prioritize our guests when we reschedule. We hope to fly with you in the near future

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semethe_s, Nov 2025

Best experience 10/10 definitely recommend Jason went above and beyond even after the experience. Top

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for flying with us and sharing your experience.

Fantastic experience but very pushy on photos and videos

Niek_B, Jan 2025

The flight was fantastic. It was a great experience and I would do it again. The only thing I didn't like too much was that the instructors and managers were very pushy. We didn't want to buy the extra photos and videos because we just wanted to enjoy the experience, but they kept on pushing about it and literally pushing the camera in my hand. Which was not nice. During the flight, it was all about taking videos and pictures 'so I could show it to others'. The exact thing I was afraid of. I just really wanted to enjoy the flight myself..

Response from Host, Jan 2025

We glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. It's protocol for the pilots to assist with taking pics so you can sit back and enjoy the experience. We wish you a prosperous 2025 and we look forward in flying with you again.. We promise to take you on a "picture free" adventure of a lifetime!

Thrilling Experience

Mohammed_Y, Nov 2024

Thrilling experience with best pilot, 28 years of experience without any record of accidents. I just loved this fly.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for the 5star review. We love it when you are so happy with our performance. Please come fly again

Breathtaking experience

Mohammed_Y, Nov 2024

Breathtaking experience. Best experience of my life ever. Pilot was very experienced. Event was so organised. I'm lovin it, will just do it again and again.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

So glad we could make your life better. So glad you enjoyed it so much. Please come fly with us again when you in town

Canceled due to weather

Erin_S, Jul 2023

The flight was canceled due to weather and they’re so far not willing to offer a refund. We’re hoping they do

No-show

Alexander_R, Feb 2022

I request all my money back Immediately. When I arrived there was no one there and I did not get to go paragliding. Pure SCAM

Thought it would be like...

Lambert_L, Jan 2022

Thought it would be like bungee jumping but the felling was the exact opposite. Very calming and scenic descent

This was just...

Emmerentia_B, Sep 2021

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Hi Emmerentia. We are delighted that you enjoyed your flight with us and hope to see you soon again. 😊

Best experience in Cape Town!

Emily_C, Jul 2021

The best thing we did in Cape Town! This was so much fun and we felt safe and in the best hands the whole time! Definitely do this, you won’t regret it!

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Hi Emily.Thank you so much for the beautiful review. When you come back next time we take you to the mountains inland and fo show you what it's really about. Thank you once again and hope we see you soon again