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Things to do in South Africa

Table Mountain, the Garden Route and the Big Five — one of the world's great adventure countries.

Things to do in South Africa

Top 6 adventures in South Africa

  1. 01

    Skydive over Cape Town

    A tandem jump with Table Mountain and Robben Island in view.

    Skydiving
  2. 02

    Paraglide off Lion's Head

    A tandem flight from Signal Hill down to Camps Bay.

    Paragliding
  3. 03

    Shark cage dive at Gansbaai

    Get close to sharks in the ‘shark capital of the world’.

    Diving & marine life
  4. 04

    Bungee at Bloukrans Bridge

    One of the highest commercial bridge bungees in the world, at 216 metres.

    Expedition
  5. 05

    Big Five safari in Kruger

    One of Africa's greatest game reserves.

    Wildlife
  6. 06

    Helicopter over the Cape Peninsula

    Fly past Table Mountain to Cape Point.

    Helicopter

South Africa trip facts

Region
Africa
Capital
Pretoria (executive capital)
Gateway
Johannesburg or Cape Town
Best time to go
October to April for the Cape; May to September for safari
We can arrange
Skydiving, Paragliding, Diving & marine life, Expedition, Wildlife, Helicopter

Skydiving in South Africa

Want to jump in South Africa? We plan tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers, with professional instructors, a camera flyer and the right aircraft. If there's no dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring one — aircraft, parachute systems and crew — with approvals arranged through the local aviation authority.

Top jump idea: Skydive over Cape Town.

How skydiving with us works

Sky shows & events in South Africa

Opening a venue, launching a product or throwing a festival in South Africa? Nothing gets a crowd on its feet like a skydiver landing right in front of them — trailing smoke, flying a giant flag with your logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

See sky shows

Private expeditions in South Africa

Our founder Kris has traveled the world and done the adventures most people only dream about. Now it's your turn. Land in Johannesburg or Cape Town and everything from there is handled — transfers, helicopters, stays, permits, guides, security and medical support — so you never have to think about logistics.

How expeditions work

Build a dropzone in South Africa

Want skydiving in South Africa for good? We can set up a complete skydiving operation — pop-up, seasonal or permanent — with aircraft, equipment, instructors and a safety system, working alongside the aviation authority on approvals.

Dropzone in a box

FAQ

South Africa adventure FAQ

Can I go skydiving in South Africa?

Yes. We arrange tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers in South Africa. If there's no established dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring the aircraft, equipment and instructors and work with the local aviation authority on approvals.

What are the best things to do in South Africa?

Top picks include Skydive over Cape Town, Paraglide off Lion's Head and Shark cage dive at Gansbaai. We can combine them into one private trip, handled end to end.

When is the best time to visit South Africa for adventure activities?

For most activities, the best window is October to April for the Cape; May to September for safari. We match your dates to the right activities and weather.

How do I get to South Africa?

Most trips start in Johannesburg or Cape Town. From there we take care of transfers, private flights or helicopters, stays and permits.

Can you organize a skydiving show for an event in South Africa?

Yes. Our athletes can jump into festivals, stadiums, launches and private celebrations in South Africa, landing with your flag or logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

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