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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with the Experts

Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Cape Town, South Africa
High interest
Booked 3 times today.
  • 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Rick_M ·
Apr 2026
Honestly one of the best experiences of my life. I was a bit nervous as I have a fear of heights, scared of rollercoasters but this was one of the smoothest rides ever. We opted for the photos and videos which is a MUST. Our pilots were great and definitely made the experience all the better. Will not wait another 41 years to do this again.
· Lateesha_W ·
Mar 2026
Absolutely worth it! It’s a short ride but felt long enough to get the experience. Highly recommend. The pilots are so kind! PS. Don’t schedule this on your last 1-2 days as the wind determines flight so you may need to reschedule for reasons out of their control!

Overview

Take in incredible views of Cape Town while you soar above the city on a private tandem paragliding flight. You'll fly tandem with a professional flight instructor who can point out highlights as you soar. For an extra thrill, ask your instructor for a 'roller coaster ride' at the end of your flight.
  • Soar over Cape Town with a tandem paraglide ride
  • An experienced instructor/guide will take care of the flying
  • State-of-the-art paragliding and safety equipment will be provided
  • Private experience for just your party with a maximum weight of 105 kg

What's Included

  • Flight with super experienced Tandem Flight Instructor
  • Use of all required paragliding equipment.
  • Transport back to the Take Off Site after the flight.
  • Free and Safe Parking next to our Take Off Site
  • GoPro Photos and Videos of the flight are available for purchase at R400 per person
  • Maximum weight 105 Kg

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Tandem Flight Co.
    3 Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

    Please go to the end of Signal Hill Road and ask for Mike, or The Tandem Flight Co. All our crew wear branded blue t-shirts and a welcoming smile. If you have problems arranging transport to the site then please send us a whatsapp so that we can make a plan for you.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Signal Hill

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • No children under 14 years old
  • Remember to bring closed shoes. We need to run a little bit.
  • Maximum weight 105 kg
  • Please be aware that we are weather dependant. Your safety is our priority.
  • Maximum weight 110 Kg
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Featured review

Adrian_K
We booked the activity just at the night before and they responded quite quickly to confirm it. The whole event was well communicated and we enjoyed the process. The paragliding was beautiful but a bit short due to very low wind that morning. Nevertheless, I did not regret doing this. Thanks Tandem Flight Co.

Reviews

4.6
based on 237 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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not worth the money, short trip

Nicholas_C, Jul 2026
the experience felt rushed. i was in the air within 5 minutes of checking in and was given minimal guidance on taking off. additionally, we were only in the air for about 5 minutes, which is not very long considering the experience is $110 and i saw another persons review saying they were in the air for 15 minutes. it’s pretty but i would not recommend as it’s not worth the money.

Sooo cool! The weather...

Noelia_Y, Jun 2026
Sooo cool! The weather was great, I’d say I was in the air for about 15 mins, Earl took so many pictures and videos. Unforgettable!

Fantastic, do it!

Carl_P, Jun 2026
Fantastic pilots, such an enjoyable thing to do, made us feel really safe and lovely guys! Highly recommend and all the best from the uk!

Fantastic experience, would do it again in a heartbeat!

Claire_M, Apr 2026
As a first timer, I was very nervous, Earl my pilot was professional, calm, reassuring and delightful. Loved every minute of the beautiful ride and would happily do it again with this company. Do it, it’s a memory of a lifetime!

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Claire, Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a good experience with us. And we look forward to welcoming you back the next time your travels bring you to Cape town! Warm regards,

You only live once, don’t let fear stop you

Rick_M, Apr 2026
Honestly one of the best experiences of my life. I was a bit nervous as I have a fear of heights, scared of rollercoasters but this was one of the smoothest rides ever. We opted for the photos and videos which is a MUST. Our pilots were great and definitely made the experience all the better. Will not wait another 41 years to do this again.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Rick, Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a good experience with us. And we look forward to welcoming you back the next time your travels bring you to Cape town! Warm regards,

Best experience ever! I...

Unathi_K, Mar 2026
Best experience ever! I would highly recommend trying paragliding. My instructor made me feel comfortable and the company prioritises safety.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Unathi, Thank you for the amazing feedback 😊

Do it!!!!

Lateesha_W, Mar 2026
Absolutely worth it! It’s a short ride but felt long enough to get the experience. Highly recommend. The pilots are so kind! PS. Don’t schedule this on your last 1-2 days as the wind determines flight so you may need to reschedule for reasons out of their control!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you Lateecha for the amazing feedback 😊

Happy and Memorable

Adrian_K, Mar 2026
We booked the activity just at the night before and they responded quite quickly to confirm it. The whole event was well communicated and we enjoyed the process. The paragliding was beautiful but a bit short due to very low wind that morning. Nevertheless, I did not regret doing this. Thanks Tandem Flight Co.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Adrian, Thank you for your feedback 😊

This was an amazing...

Hana_L, Mar 2026
This was an amazing experience! I was pretty nervous at first, but my instructor, Halil, was incredible and immediately made me feel at ease. He was professional, reassuring, and made the whole experience truly enjoyable. I can’t recommend him enough. The only downside was the scheduling and communication. We originally booked the 6:30 AM flight and were asked to move it to 7:00 AM, which we agreed to. However, when we arrived, we were told our company wasn’t there yet. Unfortunately, no one communicated with us about the delay, and they didn’t arrive until around 8:00–8:30 AM. Additionally, some of the crew assisting with the paperwork weren’t very friendly. Despite the delay and communication issues, the paragliding experience itself was unforgettable, and we still had an amazing time.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Hana, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and we are very for the inconvenience caused

Fantastic experience, BUT!!!

Wayne_Y, Mar 2026
Great experience and thoroughly enjoyed the journey of the mountain. Very dissatisfied with the afterwards part. We paid 400 Rand each for the video and photos. We uploaded my wife's journey however my journey wouldn't upload. All my details were taken and was promised they would be sent later that day via email/whatsapp. Nothing has arrived even after sending numerous messages/emails to them asking where the video/images are? Very, very disappointed with this as its not everyday you do this activity and have nothing to look at or show family what a wonderful experience it was.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Wayne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding the delay on getting your pictures and videos. We are very sorry for the delay.

What a ride with amazing views!!

Heidi_C, Mar 2026
This was so much fun. Felt like a bird flying free in the sky while looking at amazing views. Run to do this!!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you Heidi for flying with us and for the amazing feedback

A wonderful experience in the sky.

Terrance_F, Mar 2026
Very dependent on the weather which is totally correct, the day it was planned had too much wind we went the next day with very little wind, this meant a backlog of people waiting to fly and the flight felt a little rushed. However it was a great experience and well worth going highly recommended. The pilots were excellent and friendly. The GoPro was good value for money so I would recommend paying the 400 rande extra.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for flying with us and your feedback means a lot to us

State of the art

nicsebetsela, Jan 2026
It depends on the weather but service is very good . It’s a good experience priceless moments to cherish

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the amazing review 😊 ❤️

Mind blowing fun

Raphael_D, Dec 2025
A high adrenaline, thoroughly exhilarating experience. The pilot is highly experienced and was very friendly.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you Raphael for flying with us 😊

Excellent experience…...

Johnny_a, Nov 2025
Excellent experience… Very professional and take safety very seriously. This was my first jump and the experience was great

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you Johnny for the amazing review 😊

Facing fears

sifiso_n, Oct 2025
The experience was a birthday gift to myself and challenging my fear of heights. I would definitely do it again.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you Sifiso for flying with us 😊

I am sorry I waited 70 years for this. I could have been enjoying it for years!

Vicky_P, Oct 2025
They totally made it not scary. You can relax and enjoy. They are totally in charge and you are safe

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you Vicky for the amazing feedback 😊

Advice for future would-be paragliders

Diana_S, Oct 2025
Unfortunately the wind conditions were never right for me, so I ended up not paragliding after trying twice. I still had a good experience: the pilots and staff were professional, the starting location was beautiful, and the company was great about sending the refund. If you have your heart set on paragliding during your time in Cape Town, I would recommend having flexibility in your schedule if your first attempt falls through - you’re at the mercy of the wind. Additionally, wind conditions are often unfavorable around sunset (but it’s absolutely gorgeous on the hill, so you might still find it worth trying).

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Diana, thank you for the amazing review and we hope to fly with you next time you are in Cape Town 😊

Paragliding!

Nthabiseng_B, Oct 2025
My friend who was brave enough to partake in this activity describes it as an exhilarating experience that she had ticked of her bucket list. She also says the pilot was friendly very helpful and kept her relaxed throughout.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you Nthabiseng for the amazing feedback 😊

Just Do It!

CRISSY_B, Oct 2025
A beautiful view of Cape Town and knowledgeable, safe, and fun tandem partner. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you Crissy the amazing review 😊

Best Birthday Ever!

Kimberly_B, Oct 2025
Wow, what an amazing experience. I decided to go paragliding for the very first on my actual birthday. What an experience! The view if Cape Town from the sky is breathtaking. I flew with Earl and I can say he was so kind and very patient with me, he is absolutely the best. Thank you Earl for making my birthday a day that I will never forget. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Kimberly, we're happy to hear from you 😊 and thank you for flying with us

So fun!

Brooke_V, Sep 2025
Wow this was fun! It was quick and exhilarating. Earl flew with me and he was very kind. Would definitely recommend. Only thing to note is since this is so weather dependent we only were notified about 1 hour before if we were flying or not!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Brooke, thank you for the feedback 😊

This is quite an...

Aran_R, Sep 2025
This is quite an experience if you like thrills! It's a different perspective to enjoy the city and the views! Try booking it as early on during your trip as this activity is weather permitting and it can get canceled on the day of and be rescheduled for later. The entire team was excellent on communicating and providing me with options. I would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Aran, thank you for feedback 😊

Fabulous!!

David_K, Sep 2025
Excellent experience paragliding in Capetown Very capable pilots No problems at all Great weather as well

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you David for flying us😊

Most Thrilling Experience

Tahlia_H, Sep 2025
This was a wholesome amd amazing experience The instructors were amazing and the views were absolutely stunning. I just got back from an incredible paragliding experience and I'm still grinning from ear to ear! The views of Cape Town were absolutely stunning, and the sense of freedom and thrill was exhilarating. Our pilot was experienced, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable and safe throughout the flight. The takeoff and landing were smooth, and the whole experience was well-organized. If you're looking for an adventure that will push you out of your comfort zone and leave you feeling elated, I highly recommend paragliding with these guys. Can't wait to do it again!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Tahlia, thank you for amazing feedback 😊

Bad weather- Paragliding

Larcy_M, Aug 2025
The tour was canceled due to bad weather. Mike asked me if I could do the ff day for the 5:30pm schedule but again canceled. Can I be refunded? Thank you

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Larcy, Sorry paragliding is weather depended and the refund was issued. Hope to fly with you next

Expected more but still nice.

Monica_C, Aug 2025
Operating company was very organized and very punctual, however, I thought the flying was rather short and flying low. But the pilot said cold weather would not make enough hot air to go high. Understood!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you Monica for feedback 😊

A must do experience! A...

Rebecca_H, Aug 2025
A must do experience! A smooth yet thrilling ride with incredible views over Cape Town. Do not hesitate, just book it!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you Rebecca for the amazing feedback 😊

A fantastic experience and it worth every penny.

Victoria_M, Apr 2025
It was a memorable and life changing experience, a blend of excitement, and peace. It was my first time and the paraglider made it so easy and I was able to conquer my fear. I took nice pictures and videos and it was perfect

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you Victoria for flying with us 😊

Brilliant Experience

Rebecca_S, Feb 2025
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.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you very much for the amazing review Rebecca 😊

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