Beach, Thermal, XC
South Africa is a paradise for paragliding vacations with extremely varied flying areas for all forms of our hobby.
We start in Wilderness on the Garden Route, where we soar in the laminar wind over the Indian Ocean along green cliffs and often watch entire schools of dolphins playing with the waves. Toplanding, groundhandling, wingovering over the blue ocean… Wilderness is a huge paragliding playground with numerous take-off and landing sites that has a lot to offer for every skill level.
Afterwards we will head towards Cape Town and its world famous wine growing areas. There we will spend a few nights in the picturesque region around Somerset West and Stellenbosch. Our base is ideally located between the flying areas on the Cape Peninsula, the flying areas around Hermanus and the areas in the wine-growing region of Cape Town. Thermalling over sophisticated wine farms, flying over cosmopolitan Cape Town or soaring over the deep blue Atlantic. Anything is possible, the wind and the weather will decide.
To complete the South African contrast program, we drive to Porterville for the finale. The small farming town is located in the dry and hot interior and is known for its reliable thermal and cross-country flight conditions.
As diverse as the verdant Garden Route, the historically elegant wine country and the down-to-earth Porterville are, flying vacations in South Africa are just as varied.
If wind and weather do not cooperate, South Africa offers a wealth of alternative programs with its unspoiled nature, diverse wildlife, eventful history and excellent cuisine.
flight instructor
- Dominic RohnerFlight instructor and owner
As an experienced flight instructor, passionate XC pilot and globetrotter, Dominic ensures that you are in the right place at the right time thanks to his flying and organizational expertise. He is happy to share his knowledge and experience with everyone.
SHV Flight Instructor
Liz. Biplace Pilot
XC Genius
Competition pilot
Travel guide
Dominic Rohner
Getting there
Own arrival. Flight advice and booking assistance available through Flywithandy. Meeting point at Cape Town Airport on 15.11.2025 at noon, departure from 29.11.2025 from noon.
Combi info
No combinations possible.
Local drives
All local drives with rental cars.
Accomodation
Typical guesthouses or hotels, double room incl. breakfast. Single rooms are limited.
Requirements
SHV/DHV pilot or IPPI 4.
Language
Our guides all speak good English and will be happy to translate all the information for you. However, the main language of the tour is usually German.
Inclusive services
Accomodation in a double room incl. breakfast, on-site transportation and fuel, retrieve, Livetracking for your safety, support and organisation.
Not included
Flight, insurance, dinner, exit, site fees, compulsory South African association membership.