FLY WILDERNESS
FUN FOR ALL AGES!
BEST TANDEM PARAGLIDING IN GARDEN ROUTE
WELCOME TO THE BEST FLYING EXPERIENCE IN SA
It matters not whether you are a local or a guest, a visit to the Garden Route is a must! A glorious 300-kilometre stretch of coastline. Forested mountains, sprawling wetlands and endless, cliff-hugged, white-sand beaches, dotted with picturesque towns spaced no more than a 45-minute drive apart. It runs from the small town of Mossel Bay to the mouth of the Storms River and takes in places of extraordinary natural beauty along the way. From the air, it is utterly breath-taking – and one of the most popular paragliding destinations in the world!
The Garden Route is our home base. From here we fly Mossel Bay, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay – the exact location will depend on the day’s wind speed and direction.
Our most popular launch spots are Map of Africa, Sedgefield and Kleinkrans.
On the morning of your booking, we will confirm with you exactly where we will be flying. Because it is weather dependent you would be well-advised to book your flight in advance, with a few days grace built in, to ensure a bigger window of opportunity.
COME AND EXPERIENCE one of the “world’s most amazing adventure activities in one of the world’s most amazing destinations
GARDEN ROUTE
STANDARD TANDEM FLIGHT
R1300
- Enjoy a 10 – 12 minute instructional training flight with a fully licensed and certified paragliding instructor
- Male and Female Instructors available.
- Covers your day membership with the South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA)
- Complimentary transport provided back to the launch site after landing.
- JUST ADD R300 – and have In-Flight Go-Pro images and video transferred to your phone immediately after the flight.
BOOK YOUR TANDEM FLIGHT NOWGARDEN ROUTE
PREMIUM TANDEM FLIGHT
R2200
- Enjoy a 20 minute hands-on training flight with a fully licensed and certified paragliding instructor
- Male and Female Instructors available.
- Covers your day membership with the South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA)
- Complimentary transport provided back to the launch site after landing.
- JUST ADD R300 – and have In-Flight Go-Pro images and video transferred to your phone immediately after the flight.
🎥 We use a variety of cameras to capture your paragliding training flight — from launch to landing! Once you’re back on solid ground, you receive your inflight memories – so you can relive and share the experience anytime to want!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY:
INCREDIBLE flying experience! The flight exceeded all our expectations. The pilots were professional and created an amazing experience for us! Pete was unbelievable as a pilot and I personally thoroughly enjoyed flying with him. There is no better way to take in the Cape Town sights! Must do when you are in town.
Erika & Markus L, Tandem Flight
WHY WALLENDAIR?
Walland-Air has been flying since 1987, with more than 30 years flying experience, we are the most experienced operation in the country. All our pilots are SAHPA certified and TFI (Tandem Flight Instructor) licensed. With us, strapped into the harness, in front of the pilot – you are imminently safe hands.
- We trained ALL the tandem paragliding instructors in SA
- World-class flying team
- World class destination
- Highly experienced instructors
- +130 years of experience between us
- Male and female instructors
- 100% safety record
- Most beautiful views in the world
- Best weather in SA
- Convenient, easily accessible location
- Great price
WHERE WE FLY
MAP OF AFRICA
Located on the western side of Wilderness, just above the bridge, Map of Africa overlooks the beach, lagoon and the beautiful Wilderness cliffs, offering ideal ridge soaring conditions. In season, flying over Dolphin Point, you can even do some whale spotting from the air.
WILDERNESS
Enjoy magnificent flights along the length of Wilderness Beach, overlooking the ocean on a medium to strong SE and SW wind.
SEDGEFIELD
Sedgefield offers a superb view. Launching from the mountain top above the coastal village of Sedgefield, the ridge offers thermal soaring overlooking the Swartvlei estuary with the ocean in the background.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT FLYING GARDEN ROUTE
Where do we fly from?
In the Garden Route, we fly from Wilderness, Map of Africa and Sedgefield
In Cape Town, from Signal Hill
We also fly Cross Country from PORTERVILLE
Please contact us directly if you would like to fly from one of these sites
Where do we meet?
Our most popular launch spots are Map of Africa, Sedgefield and Kleinkrans.
On the morning of your booking, we will confirm with you exactly where we will be flying. Because it is weather dependent you would be well-advised to book your flight in advance, with a few days grace built in, to ensure a bigger window of opportunity.
How do I know if you are flying that day?
It is advisable to contact our office an hour before your scheduled flight to check on the weather conditions and to confim your flight time and flight site.
How long does a Paragliding flight last?
Tandem paragliding flights vary in length depending on the weather and wind conditions.
Our standard average flight, lasts between 8 – 10 minutes. Our Adventure flight 20 minutes.
If you have a short flight because of weather conditions, we would be happy to discount your next flight.
And my stuff?
We ill look after all your tsuff. No problem.
You can fly with your bag, as long as it is small enough to fit in the harness.
Can I bring my own camera on a flight?
You are welcome to bring your own camera BUT we would not advise it.
You need both hands enagaged, and your undivided attention on what you are doing.
Our pilots do have HD Cameras mounted on a telescopic boom, so there will be plenty of pictures and video shot of your flight.Freeing you up to simply sit back and really enjoy the experience.
If you feel strongly about bringing your own camera, you do so at your own risk.
Please ensure that it is securely attached to you. And, out of the way.
You will only be allowed to use it mid-flight, when the instructor gives you the go ahead
What should I expect during take-off?
Expect to run a little.
We will require your participation at launch and landing.
When you are instructed to run, keep running until you are running in the air.
What should I expect for landing?
How do I get back to my vehicle after the flight?
Who can and can’t fly? And Why?
Children need to weight more than 20kg and need parental consent
Maximum Weight: 120 kg
If you weigh less than 120kg you are eligible for a tandem Cape Town paragliding experience.
Health concerns:
Motion sickness: If you suffer from motion sickness it is advisable to take the recommended medication a few hours prior to your flight.