WHY PARAGLIDING IS POPULAR IN CAPE TOWN

Paragliding is one of the top bucket list items for most people who visit the beautiful city of Cape Town. In this article, I share with you reasons why paragliding is such a popular activity in the Mother City. 1. PARAGLIDING IN CAPE TOWN IS SAFE One thing people check before deciding to do paragliding […]

HOW PARAGLIDING WORKS

First things first, let’s find out what a paraglider is before we discuss what paragliding is. WHAT IS A PARAGLIDER? A paraglider is a fabric wing used to fly. It has no rigid structure, its shape is formed by the pressure of air entering the vents in the front edge. This wing is connected to […]

THE GIFT OF A PARAGLIDING EXPERIENCE

In Cape Town, tandem paragliding is one of the top adventure activities that is gaining popularity as far as experience gifts are concerned. An increasing number of people are choosing the paragliding experience as the best gift for their loved ones. Whether it is for the celebration of a birthday or anniversary, the gift of […]

THE PARAGLIDER WHO LANDS IN STYLE

No one argues that a great tandem paragliding flight is made up of an easy take off, gentle but exhilarating manoeuvres in the air, and soft landing. In this article, I will explain to you one of the unique landing techniques used by the man who in 2009 and 2011 was voted South Africa’s second […]

Tandem Paragliding take off from Signal Hill

Natashja Pinsenschaum paraglided with Icarus Paragliding and shared this amazing photo of her take off from Signal Hill. Awesome shot capturing Table Mountain and Lions Head in the background. Not many tourists can boast about a Cape Town photo with a view and adventure like this.