Come and share an extraordinary wilderness experience in Southern Africa, Madagascar and Reunion Island!
A rich, emotionally-charged trip that will leave you with indelible memories.
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Come and share an extraordinary wilderness experience in Southern Africa, Madagascar and Reunion Island!
A rich, emotionally-charged trip that will leave you with indelible memories.
Simplified site for phones.
More information on the PC version
Paragliding from Wilderness to Durban
South Africa, with its mountains, seaside and wide-open spaces, is a paradise for paragliders and delta pilots.
An adventure full of beauty, amazement and encounters, with grandiose landscapes that will make you want to explore them from the air.
The unspoilt natural spaces in which you'll be flying throughout your stay are wonderful places in which to perfect your technique, and long flights from which you'll enjoy the benefits for a long time to come!
Record-hunters are in full swing during the flying season from October to March, with flights of over 500km possible.
But for the average pilot, it's also a way of discovering South Africa off the beaten track and in very safe conditions.
I propose several itineraries for experienced and autonomous pilots. You fly with your own equipment.
I take advantage of my experience in the field to take you to the right sites when the weather is most favorable for beautiful flights.
Small groups of 5 to 7 people in a minibus, with equipment in a closed trailer.
Homestay to meet the South Africans, who always welcome us with a smile and kindness. Shared room for a maximum of two people.
October to March
14 days - €2,250 (airfare not included, half-board)
From 5 to 7 pilots
Level required: autonomous pilot, more than 100 hours flying time.
Aviation liability, repatriation insurance compulsory.
Program:
Soaring flights by the sea at Wilderness and Durban, Thermal cross-country flights over the Karoo desert at Graaff Reinet, Thermo-dynamic flights on the private site of Stagger Inn and at Bulwer in the Drakensberg
Half-board, as breakfast and dinner are very copious, and we're often in the air at lunchtime, so everyone prepares their own snacks as they wish.
Not included in the course price: alcoholic beverages, lunch, other activities you may wish to do.
If that doesn't fly:
- Short mountain hikes (fauna, flora, Bushmen paintings, etc.)
- Canoeing on the Wilderness lakes
- Searching for wild animals in the Karoo National Parks and at Stagger inn
- And plenty of other surprises along the way.
But priority to flying!
Day 1 arrival in George
Days 2 to 5 flight to Wildrness region
We fly at Paradise Ridge, Sedgfield, Map of Africa...
Seaside accommodation next to Paradise Ridge launch, pure soaring on the sand dunes (wind permitting) and thermodynamic soaring
Perfect for a first flight in South Africa and checking everyone's equipment.
Days 6 to 8 Graaff Reinet
Flights over the Karoo desert, thermals guaranteed
Accommodation in a lovely property in Graaff Reinet. Early morning visit to the National Park before flights.
Day 9 and 10 Stagger inn
Thermodynamic flight and guided walking safari.
You'll be welcomed by my friend Zoliswa, who manages this superb 25,000-hectare property.
Lodging in a beautiful property lost in nature, at the foot of the Drakensberg, in a private reserve
Days 11 to 13 Bulwer
Thermodynamic flight in the Drakensberg mountains.
Breathtaking scenery, thermals with ceilings over 3000m, this is a magical place for paragliding. Lodging at the foot of the flying site.
Day 14 Departure from Durban
Want to discover Africa's wildlife?
It's so easy! We add another 4 days to visit the iMfolozi and Ste Lucie parks north of Durban. On the program: the big five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo) and many other animals...
Price €200/day all-inclusive (accommodation, transport, meals and park entrance fees)
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