Skydiving in South Africa.
Looking for an activity that will spark your holiday with energy and zest? Skydiving in South Africa is the ultimate bucket list experience, and it’s available in all the major cities. From drop zones that offer views over Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain to soaring over Durban’s coastline, tandem jumps offer unbeatable adrenaline and scenery.
Anyone who is generally healthy can take part in this incredible activity. Some brief pre-jump instruction is all that’s required. Whether you’re a first-timer or a skydiving regular, there’s an option for you. Tandem skydives are a top pick for beginners—no experience required, just strap in and jump! Want more? Take the plunge with the Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) course, where you jump solo (but with pro instructors by your side).
Just make sure you pick a drop zone registered with PASA (Parachute Association of South Africa) for a safe, certified adventure. All operators listed on this page are highly reputable.
South Africa is the ideal place to take this leap of faith. We have space, we have blue skies and we have exceptionally beautiful landscapes. Not to mention the fact that South Africa somehow produces adventurous folk. This results in a skydiving industry abounding with highly experienced tandem instructors who have hours and hours of fly-time in the sky and just love to share their passion with their clients.
Check out top spots like Plettenberg Bay over the Garden Route, Durban for coastal magic, and the winelands area just outside Cape Town. Whether you’re on safari in Kruger or surfing perfect tubes in Jeffreys Bay, you’ll find that a short detour will get you to a drop zone.
Soaring at 10,000 feet with 35 seconds of freefall? Technicoloured life!
Jumps range from R2500 to R 5500 depending on the type of jump, the height and which optional extras are chosen; like purchasing edited video footage or landing somewhere extra special.
Generally there’s a min age of 12 to 16 (1.2m tall) depending on type of jump. Anyone between 12 and 18 needs parental or guardian consent. A minimum weight of 35kgs. A max weight of 100kgs.