A 35-minute drive north along the R27 or West Coast road as it’s more commonly known, is all it takes for you to be whisked from the Cape Town city centre to the closest skydiving drop zone to South Africa’s tourism capital, boasting one of the best views in the world from altitude.
On the way up in the aircraft to your tandem skydive, the view is breathtaking. To the south, the city bowl lies sandwiched between towering Table Mountain and bustling Table Bay harbour. Further south, and to the far side of the mountain, lies False Bay, Hout Bay and the splendour of the south peninsula as far as Cape Point. To the west, you will spot Robben Island and the Atlantic Ocean breaking on the beautiful Cape West Coast, as famous for its icy water temperature as it’s mouth-watering crayfish. To the north, the Langebaan lagoon, a great kitesurfing and windsurfing venue.
Skydiving is the one item that features on almost every bucket list. At Skydive Cape Town, our dedicated staff and internationally qualified tandem masters are on hand to make your skydiving dream a reality. There’s no better way to experience Cape Town than in freefall. Go on – take the plunge!
Skydive Cape Town is affiliated to, and adheres to the guidelines as set out by, the Parachute Association of South Africa, which is approved by the South African Civil Aviation Authority as an Aviation Recreation Organisation. (CAA/ARO/0004). We have been in operation at the current location since 2000 and, prior to that, in Stellenbosch for 20 years. Our management and staff are committed to upholding the highest safety standards. All our tandem masters are internationally qualified and we use only equipment imported from one of the most reputable tandem equipment manufacturers in the USA. Equipment is maintained to the highest standards. We have access to 2 Cessna aircraft. All skydives are done from 9000ft (2.74km) above ground level.
We provide all operational gear including goggles to wear during the skydive including goggles that fit over spectacles.
A branded “Skydive Cape Town” USB flash drive is supplied with the camera option and contains both your HD video and stills pictures. You are able to view your skydive before leaving the airfield.
Note; All prices are subject to change. E&OE.
Requirements:
Aim to arrive at or just before your booked time.
This is an individual tandem skydiving experience and the configuration of loads depends on size, weight and available instructors. We will try our best to configure loads to accommodate special requests and or to keep people together but we cannot guarantee any seating arrangements.
Please allow 2 to 3 hours from arrival time to allow for any possible weather or air traffic control holds.
A tandem jump requires general good health. Age, history of major illness, injuries or operations may exclude participation – ask your doctor if in doubt. You must be able to lift and hold your legs aloft prior to and during the parachute landing.
The maximum weight for a tandem passenger is 100kg (220lbs/15.75 stone). Please note that this is the absolute maximum permissible weight. Passengers are weighed on arrival to facilitate loading of the aircraft.
Parental consent is required for passengers under the age of 18. A signed letter brought with on the day or an email from the parent to bookings@skydivecapetown.co.za will suffice.
There is a minimum weight requirement of 35kg (77lbs/ 5.5 stone)
Wear comfortable clothes, e.g. jeans/pants or shorts and a t-shirt or sweatshirt and well fitting, lace-up type shoes, with no heels, hooks or snag points.
Contact lenses and/or spectacles can be worn as normal. We provide goggles to wear during the skydive including goggles that fit over spectacles.
Please note that you will not be permitted to take any cameras, cell phones or other loose objects on the aircraft or the skydive.
It gives me great pleasure to give a review on my Skydiving experience with Skydive Cape Town. This has always been on my list of things to do and I've finally done it!!! I am delighted that my first experience was such an amazing one. You will note that I say "first experience" because I absolutely intend to jump again. From arrival at the venue, to touching down on terra firma, the experience was phenomenal. The team are professional and super friendly. My instructor, Rainer, was nothing short of amazing. He kept me informed all the way through from pre-check to post jump, so at all times I knew exactly what would happen next. His passion (which spans a 30+ year career) for what he does definitely shines through and it was this passion which kept my nerves at bay, allowing me to take in the exquisite beauty of Cape Town from 9000ft as well as the peaceful parachute decent where everything in life felt unimportant next to that moment . For me, the free fall was a little jarring - imagine being stuck in a wind tunnel for 30 seconds, knowing that you probably look like you're getting a face lift, courtesy of the wind rushing into every opening in your face, making your skin flap like laundry on the line, and our friend gravity pulling you down to earth where you belong. Do yourself a favour and pay for the video option because this exact moment is a laugh a minute when you view it later, as well as proof of your extraordinary bravery. I would recommend Skydive Cape Town to anyone wanting to experience the exciting thrill of skydiving. Don't think, just make the booking and do it! You won't be sorry! - Anthea
This was truly an amazing experience! Thanks to the fantastic team for the support and making the experience so memorable. - Sitara
Amazing experience I nd my friends had , the co divers instructions were clear nd they were good too I will do it again , Safety is assured - Zee
Already my 4th Tandem Flight and it was amazing as always. Great views and Timmy as Guide was really great on the ground as well as in the air and also explained a lot about the equipment. A Must do when you are in Cape Town! - Benedikt
The skydive was simply crazy! It was pure adrenaline, beautiful views, an amazing experience, a very professional tandem guide. I have to do that again! - Eckhard
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