Soar Over Majestic Peaks
The Drakensberg Mountains, with their towering basalt cliffs and sweeping valleys, are one of the most spectacular landscapes in South Africa and a dream location for a gliding adventure. Gliding, often described as the purest form of flight, combines silence, grace and the thrill of harnessing natural air currents to soar across breathtaking scenery.
Launching from airfields or slopes near the range, you’ll be lifted by thermals rising from the warm valley…
Soar Over Majestic Peaks
The Drakensberg Mountains, with their towering basalt cliffs and sweeping valleys, are one of the most spectacular landscapes in South Africa and a dream location for a gliding adventure. Gliding, often described as the purest form of flight, combines silence, grace and the thrill of harnessing natural air currents to soar across breathtaking scenery.
Launching from airfields or slopes near the range, you’ll be lifted by thermals rising from the warm valley floors. Soon you’re tracing the rugged ridges, skimming over emerald forests, and gazing down at rivers carving their way through sandstone gorges. The expansive views of the Drakensberg plateau and rolling foothills seem endless from the cockpit of a glider, with only the whisper of wind accompanying your flight.
This experience is both exhilarating and meditative—an adventure that delivers the rush of altitude alongside a deep sense of tranquillity. The freedom of flight and the unmatched perspective of South Africa’s most dramatic mountain range make gliding in the Drakensberg an unforgettable adventure activity. It’s as close to flying like a bird as humans can get.
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