Wild Sky Paragliding – Bulwer’s Playground in the Clouds

If the idea of running off a mountain makes your heart race in a good way, Wild Sky Paragliding in Bulwer is your kind of place. Perched beneath the brooding Amahaqwa Mountain, this small but legendary school has been turning curious earthlings into confident flyers for decades.

Run by veteran pilots Hans and Ria Fokkens — who know every whisper and mood of the Bulwer winds — Wild Sky offers tandem flights that are equal parts serenity and exhilaration. You can also stay on to learn the ropes (and lines, and risers) in one of South Africa’s most reliable flying zones. The area’s mix of gentle ridge lift and punchy thermals makes it ideal for beginners who want steady practice, and for advancing pilots ready to stretch their wings.

Wild Sky isn’t just a school — it’s a community. Their backpackers’ lodge sits right at the launch site, so your morning commute to class is about 50 metres uphill. Between flights you can sip coffee, swap stories, or watch others launch into the KZN sky.

Expect panoramic views of green hills, the distant Drakensberg peaks, and sometimes even a jackal buzzard or two keeping you company mid-air. Whether you’re here for a one-off tandem or full training, Wild Sky Paragliding delivers that rare blend of professionalism and play — the kind that leaves you slightly windswept, slightly sunburnt, and completely smitten with the sky.