Tandem Paragliding Map of Africa
Welcome To Our
Playground in the Sky above the Map of Africa
Do you Want to see the map of Africa from the Sky?
The Map of Africa is a viewpoint in Wilderness Heights, South Africa, famous for its panoramic vista of the Kaaimans River valley. From your spot in the Air, you can see the river’s winding course, which has naturally carved a distinct, uncanny resemblance to the shape of the African continent.
Our popular paragliding launch site is located just next to the main viewpoint.
The Map of Africa is one of South Africa’s most iconic and stunning paragliding launch sites, located near Wilderness on the Garden Route region of the Western Cape.
It’s situated on the cliffs above Wilderness, between George and Knysna. The launch site sits at about 300 meters above sea level on the edge of dramatic coastal cliffs that drop down to the Indian Ocean below.
Why It’s Called “Map of Africa” ?
The site gets its evocative name from the distinctive shape of the lagoon and landscape below, which resembles the outline of the African continent when viewed from above—something you’ll see perfectly during your flight!
Flying Sites
Groups Welcome
SAHPA Certified
Female Pilots
Map of Africa Tandem Paragliding
Select your flight
Standard Tandem Flight
Up to 10 minutes and 100% fun.
Weight range from as little as 20kg – 120kg.
We will demonstrate the paragliding basics of launch, flight and landing procedures.
The flight duration depends on the weather of the day.
Cost: From R1300 per person
Premium Tandem Flight
Up to 20 minutes for the more adventurous.
Weight range from as little as 20kg – 120kg.
This is a longer flight and weather permitting you will have the chance to take the controls yourself.
The instructor will guide you on the basics of controlling a paraglider safely.
The flight duration depends on the weather of the day.
Cost: From R2200 per person
Preflight Checklist
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your booking so that we can sign you up and give you a flight briefing.
- Wear comfortable clothes with closed shoes or trainers.
- Bring a warm top as it sometimes gets chilly in the skies.
- You may wear glasses as the safety helmet will hold them tightly!