Paragliding is… flying! We are proud to present the only truly adaptive paragliding experience in South Africa. And what better place to experience the ultimate high than over the heart stopping beauty of Cape Town. Let your imagination take flight in our specially constructed flying wheelchair. Giving you a complete sense of freedom. Flying in our adaptive paraglider is surely the most exhilarating way to experience Cape Town.
Enjoy breath taking views of our exquisite coastline, mountains, beaches, and deep blue oceans as you glide through the air! Catering to individuals of all ages with various degrees of disability, our dedicated pilots will make sure you are always safe and secure.Let your imagination take flight and experience this life changing adventure.Our Adaptive Paragliding Flights will give you the freedom to fly.
Our highly experienced team will take care of all the logistics from the moment you book with us until you are sky bound.Book your gravity defying paragliding experience now and capture the sky. It’s time to discover your wings.
This is Walking On Air.
What you need to know…
WHO CAN FLY?
Weight allowance: Minimum weight 25kg – Maximum weight 120Kg.
No age restrictions. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian needs to sign off on the flight.
Anyone can fly with us!
ARRIVAL TIME AND DURATION
Arrive 15 – 20 minutes before the booking time.
Allow a full hour from the time you check in until you collect your photos and videos
HOW TO PREPARE
Wear your mask! A signed COVID19 Screening Form is required.
[ Available at our location] You will also be asked to sign an indemnity form.
This provides membership for the day and 3rd party insurance.
This is provided by the South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
(SAPHA)
WEATHER
We will make the decision to fly based on the prevailing weather conditions.
As Adaptive paragliding is a weather dependent sport, we will always access the safety and suitability of flying on the day of your flight.
WHAT TO WEAR
We will make the decision to fly based on the prevailing weather conditions.
As Adaptive paragliding is a weather dependent sport, we will always access the safety and suitability of flying on the day of your flight.
RESERVATION AND PAYMENT METHODS
Bookings can be made via WhatsApp, email or simply call us.
We suggest you book at the beginning of your stay in Cape Town in the event of having to reschedule due to weather constraints.
We accept the following payment methods:
SA Rands cash, PayPal, EFT, Visa, and MasterCard
Watch Now!
1.Ability Activist Tarryn Tomlinson takes to the Cape Town skies in our specially designed adaptive paragliding wheelchair imported from France. As an accessibility consultant with her own company Able2Travel, she accesses hotels and tourist destinations for disability access. With this advance in new mobility, everyone can see Cape Town from above! We are proud to be making this thrilling sport accessible to all.
Contact Tarryn Tomlinson: www.able2travel.co.za
2. Feel SA Follows the story of Alex’s first flight
Frequently Asked Questions
Is paragliding safe?
Paragliding is as safe as you are! Statistically, it is the one of the safest forms of aviation . This is due to the slow speeds that Paraglider’s fly at compared to other aircraft. It is also because most pilots only fly in suitable weather and in a responsible manner having received professional instruction and bought high quality equipment. As long as the Paragliding community continues to follow these principles, the sport will maintain its high safety record.
Is Paragliding expensive ?
Paragliding is by far the least expensive form of aviation, At square1paragliding we have specially designed courses that are all inclusive of all the equipment and training materials needed throughout the course with no hidden cost to you.
Is paragliding easy to learn ?
Learning to fly a paraglider can be very easy for most people and a bit harder for others. Due to the physical aspect of the sport, the fitter you are the easier it is to learn how to Paraglide However, this Course is designed to cater for those with different levels of fitness and is designed to be run at the pace of the individual.
What about weight restrictions or age limits?
We fly BIG, SHORT, SMALL, LARGE, YOUNG and OLD
If you are under the age of 18 please note that your parent or guardian needs to sign off for the flight. Currently we enforce weigh restrictions between 25kg and 120kg. Please feel free to talk to us if you have any medical conditions or special needs!
Contact Us
MATTHEW VAN ZYL
Cell +27 84 361 7279
Email info@adaptiveparagliding.co.za
ADDRESS
1 Signal Hill, Cape Town, South Africa
