South Africa

At A Glance

DURATION: 12 days

LEVEL: P2 and above

BEGINS IN: Cape Town, SA

ENDS IN: Cape Town, SA

AIRPORT: CPT

TRIP DATES: December 4th - 15th 2026

TRIP COSTS: Inquire for pricing

PILOT TO GUIDE RATIO 3:1

TRIP INCLUDES: professional paragliding guides, transportation to launch and retrieval, breakfast , lunch and dinner, beverages, local paragliding permits and associated take off fees, airport transfers.

DOES NOT INCLUDE: airfare, gratuities, items of a personal nature, hotel before and after tour in Cape Town.

Travel to Cape Town and The Garden Route

The South African coast forms one of the most visually striking and diverse regions on Earth. The rugged mountains give way to rolling vineyards and pour into a dramatic coastline. From Cape Town to the Garden Route, this corner of South Africa blends natural beauty with refined culture and an adventure for all.

Culturally, this part of South Africa is deeply layered. Influences from indigenous heritage, colonial history, and modern African identity converge in a vibrant, evolving landscape. Local food, wine, and hospitality reflect this diversity, offering experiences that feel both grounded and uplifting.

Our paragliding tour focuses on the flying but allows you to fully immerse yourself in all that this stunning region has to offer. Our private chef ensures that you enjoy the local flavor of food throughout your journey. And our local partners stay on top of all things adventure, making sure that no day is wasted.

Reliable winds, varied terrain, and consistent conditions make it one of the premier flying destinations globally during December.

For those seeking a balance of comfort, beauty, and adventure, this journey offers a rare combination.

Travel Days

Arrival: Cape Town - December 4th

Departure: Cape Town - December 15th

If you need accommodation prior to or after please reach out immediately.

Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation on this tour is centered around private luxury villas, offering a premium level of comfort, space, and exclusivity. Each property is carefully selected for its design, setting, and privacy. Perched above the ocean and tucked into the mountains, or set along the coastline.

Each villa has expansive living areas, private terraces, pools, and uninterrupted views. The atmosphere is relaxed so you can get the most out of your vacation. Designed to feel like your own private retreat while maintaining the highest standard of hospitality.

A private chef is included throughout the tour, preparing daily meals tailored to the group. Menus highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients and draw inspiration from the region, blending dining with a sense of place. From slow breakfasts overlooking the ocean to multi-course dinners after a full day of flying and exploring.

Weather

This region experiences a dynamic blend of coastal and mountain-influenced weather. In Cape Town, conditions are often shaped by ocean winds and local terrain, while along the Garden Route the climate becomes slightly more temperate and settled as we move east.

Typical/average wind and weather patterns do not always predict conditions, and things can shift quickly from day to day depending on location.

You can expect generally moderate winds, often building through the afternoon, with periods of stronger wind.

This variability allows us to stay flexible—maximizing both flying opportunities and exploration across a wide range of activities.

Temperatures are typically warm and comfortable. Daytime highs generally range from 20–28°C (68–82°F), while mornings and evenings cool to around 12–18°C (54–64°F), creating ideal conditions for long summer days.

Trip Details

VISA

Vaccinations

A VISA is not required for US citizens staying less than 90 days however the following must be met:

Passport must be valid for 30 days after your planned exit from South Africa.
Must have 2 consecutive empty visa pages per entry not including endorsement pages.

Vaccinations

Yellow fever: Required for travelers who come from designated countries by the WHO. You must get the vaccine 10 days prior to arrival.

Click here to see the WHO's advice

Currency

Vaccinations

Communication

1 USD is currently worth 17 ZAR. We recommend pulling out $100-$200 of local currency upon arrival at an airport atm to cover any souvenirs or small purchases. Credit cards are accepted most everywhere. Check with your bank before traveling.

Communication

Radio and Tracking

Communication

South Africa has an advanced, widespread mobile network with 4G covering most urban areas and growing 5G in cities. Vodacom and MTN offer the best coverage and speed, making them ideal for travelers. Local prepaid SIM cards or eSIMs are highly recommended to avoid high roaming fee.s

We will provide a Starlink through out the tour should any connections issue arise at our accommodations.

Language

Radio and Tracking

South Africa has 12 official languages, including South African Sign Language, making it highly multilingual. IsiZulu is the most common home language (~24%), followed by isiXhosa and Afrikaans.

While English is only the fourth most common first language, it dominates government, media, and business.

Radio and Tracking

All pilots are required to bring a 2M Radio.

Pilots are also required to fly with a Garmin Inreach or similar tracking device. We recommend 2 minute interval tracking.

Safety

Travel throughout South Africa, including Cape Town, is well-established and widely regarded as safe for international visitors. These regions are among the country’s most developed and frequently visited, known for strong tourism infrastructure, welcoming communities, and a long history of hosting travelers from around the world.

As with any destination, situational awareness and thoughtful travel practices are important in any large city.

For your peace of mind, Northwest, Convergence and its local partners take a comprehensive approach to risk management and contingency planning. We work closely with experienced, on-the-ground professionals who have an intimate understanding of local conditions, logistics, and flying environments. This allows us to make informed decisions in real time while prioritizing safety, comfort, and overall experience.

We require all guests to carry Global Rescue membership for the duration of the trip, ensuring access to emergency evacuation and support services should the need arise.

Terms and Conditions

Tour Reservation: Early reservations are recommended as space is limited to 12 pilots per tour. While it may be possible to join a trip on short notice, we recommend that you sign up at least four to six months in advance.

Payment: A $2000 deposit is required to secure your place. Deposits are non-refundable UNLESS a suitable replacement is found for your space. Final payment is due no later than September 15th.

Cancelation: Deposits are non-refundable UNLESS a suitable replacement is found for your space. Any cancelation before the 1st of September will result in a full refund, less the deposit amount. Cancelations after the 15th of September but before the 1st of October will result in a 50% refund of the total trip cost. Cancelations after the 1st of October will receive no refund.

It is at the sole discretion of Convergence Paragliding and Northwest Paragliding to determine what/who constitutes a suitable replacement.

Insurance: We strongly recommend that you protect yourself and your equipment through the purchase of a short-term travelers' insurance policy, covering baggage, accident/life and trip cancellation. Baggage is carried entirely at owner's risk, and Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding accepts no responsibility whatsoever for loss, damage, or delayed property. Convergence Paragliding assumes no liability regarding provisions of medical care. Participants should realize that hospital facilities for serious problems may be remote and evacuation prolonged and expensive. Participants are urged to check their medical coverage to be sure it is adequate. Participants are responsible for researching the terms of their insurance coverage.

Limitation of Liability: These paragraphs define our responsibility with respect to all of our trips. Please read carefully.

Payment of deposit represents an acceptance by the tour member of these terms and conditions.

Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding, and its owners, agents and employees give notice that services provided in connection with its itineraries, including transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and other services, are purchased from various independent suppliers who are not affiliated with Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding. Although it endeavors to choose the best suppliers possible, Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding has no right to control their operations and therefore makes these travel arrangements upon the express condition that Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding and its own agents and employees shall not be liable for any delay, expense, mishap, inconvenience, bodily injury or death to person, or damage to property occasioned through the conduct or default of any company or individual engaged in providing these services. Each of these passenger conveyance companies, hotels, tour companies, restaurants, etc. is subject to the laws of the state or country where the service is provided.

Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding shall not be liable for bodily injury or property damage for any reason, including but not limited to acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays and expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, government restrictions or regulation, discrepancies or change in transit over which it has no control.

Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding reserves the right to substitute hotels and leaders and to alter the itinerary when deemed necessary or advisable.

Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding reserves the right to take photographic or film records of any of our trips and may use any such records for promotional and/or commercial purposes.

Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding reserves the right to decline to accept or restrain from further participation any person whose actions or deportment impede trip operations or rights, welfare or enjoyment of other trip members. A refund based on cost of unused land services is the limit of Convergence Paragliding/Northwest Paragliding's responsibility.

South Africa

A collaboration between Northwest and Convergence