SKYDIVE
Freefall at 200km/h
Nothing prepares you for the adrenaline rush when taking the plunge from 9000ft and freefalling through the atmosphere at 200km/h.
Fitness
Low
Location
Cape Town
Malmesbury
Paarl
Adrenaline
Very High
Age
12+
Duration
1 Hour
Weight
35-100kg
77-220lbs
We have three great locations to choose from
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The closest skydiving drop zone to Cape Town. Just a 40 minute drive from the city center.
On the way up in the aircraft you will have a view of Cape Town and Table Mountain to the south and further as far as Hout Bay, False Bay and Cape Point. To the west is Table Bay with Robben Island and to the north is the West Coast as far as Langebaan Lagoon.
Time slots
08:30 | 09:30 - more timeslots may open on demand
Location
Brakkefontein Rd, Cape Farms, Cape Town. << Press for map.
Handicam video plus still photographs - Cost: R980
An optional handicam video and still photo package is available on request on the day.
Handicam is done by the Tandem Master who wears the camera on their left hand. The resultant HD footage is edited and that, together with approximately 150 12 megapixel photographs, are downloaded onto a branded USB Wristband for you to take home.
This skydive dropzone is in the heart of the Paarl and Wellington farmlands.
It is surrounded by some of the best wine farms and only an hours drive from Cape Town. On your way up and during the jump you will have incredible views of the Cape Winelands, the Drakenstein Mountains, Table Mountain in the distance and the Atlantic Ocean.
Time slots
07:30 | 09:30 | 11:30
Location
Diemerskraal Airfield, Paarl << Press for map
Handicam video plus still photographs - Cost: R980
Your incredible experience is captured by the tandem instructor with a purpose built handycam glove with a close/wide angle camera. Your every reaction and interaction with the instructor is captured from the time the parachute opens and your ride down. HD Video is about 5-7 minutes long plus 3-4MP photos.
Outside cameraman with video and photos - Cost: R1750
A highly trained freefall photographer will accompany you and your tandem instructor on your skydive. Your whole experience will be captured in Full HD video and high quality photos with SLR and video cameras mounted to a special camera helmet. This will give the outside perspective of your exhilarating experience all in high-quality media.
5-7 minute Full HD movie and 10+MP wide angle photos
Deluxe package - Cost: R1950
The ultimate package to capture your whole experience from every angle. This combines the handicam and outside cameraman option in one professionally edited compilation.
8-10 minute Full HD movie and plenty of 10+MP wide angle photos
It is in the heart of the Swartland and at the right time of year you will have endless views of green grain and yellow canola fields. On clear days you will still see Table Mountain south in the distance and the Cederberg and Winterhoek Mountains going North.
Time slots
Will be determined the day before
Location
Diepkloof Airfield << Press for map
Handicam video plus still photographs - Cost: R980
Your incredible experience is captured by the tandem instructor with a purpose built handycam glove with a close/wide angle camera. Your every reaction and interaction with the instructor is captured from the time the parachute opens and your ride down. HD Video is about 5-7 minutes long plus 3-4MP photos.
Outside cameraman with video and photos - Cost: R1800
A highly trained freefall photographer will accompany you and your tandem instructor on your skydive. Your whole experience will be captured in Full HD video and high quality photos with SLR and video cameras mounted to a special camera helmet. This will give the outside perspective of your exhilarating experience all in high-quality media.
5-7 minute Full HD movie and 10+MP wide angle photos
Tandem skydiving is the quickest and easiest way to experience the thrill of freefalling and flying without the hassle of going through all the training and theory yourself. On arrival your tandem instructor will give you a full briefing on what to expect during freefall, while under canopy and on landing. This is also the time to ask any questions and clarify any concerns.
The plane ride up takes about 20 minutes. At 9000ft the rolling doors of the aircraft opens and strapped to your instructor you exit the aircraft on his command, What follows is a 25-30 seconds freefall at 120mph/200km/h. Although this might be the most exhilarating moment of your life, remember to smile. Someone will be taking photos.At about 5000ft the instructor opens the parachute and a peaceful 3-5 minute parachute ride to the ground follows.