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Paraglide off the Lion’s Head

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Last updated: 15 July, 2024

The craggy mountains around Cape Town, which offer such a wondrous backdrop to the city, feature several prominent and uniquely remarkable peaks: Table Mountain, the Lion’s Head, Devil’s Peak, and the Twelve Apostles.

That means spectacular vistas for paragliders – and Cape Town is a great place to do it – with panoramic views out over the ocean, over the city and back to the mountains on what is one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines.

Signal Hill and the Lion’s Head are the most common launch sites It’s open to all abilities, from novice to experienced; novices can go in tandem with professional instructors. All equipment is provided.

Logistics

Price from: £65
Minimum age: 14
Age suitable: 14+
When: All year around
Duration: Half day

Getting there & doing it

To participate you must weigh less than 110kg and be over 14 years old. All equipment is provided, and you’ll get a full safety briefing before you go. You must wear closed shoes.

When to do it

Tours run all year round, but are weather dependent. The best flying conditions are usually from November to March, taking advantage of Cape Town’s warm and clear weather.

Who to go with: organised tours

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