Question 1

How much does a paragliding licence course cost in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Sky Safari Adventures offers paragliding licence courses from R16,000 for a 4-day intro course, R25,500 for a flexible Cape Town local course, R28,000 for a full 12–14 day licence course using school equipment, and R120,000 for a fully inclusive tour package including brand-new equipment, accommodation, and meals.

Question 2

How long does it take to get a paragliding licence in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

A full IPPI 4 / SAHPA Basic Paragliding Licence typically takes 12–14 training days. At Sky Safari Adventures, this is offered either as a 12–14 day intensive training tour or as a flexible local course in Cape Town spread over several weeks training 2–3 days per week.

Question 3

Do I need experience to learn paragliding?

Accepted Answer

No prior experience is needed. Sky Safari's paragliding courses are designed for complete beginners. You will start with ground handling on flat ground before progressing to supervised solo flights with full two-way radio coaching from your instructor.

Question 4

Is the paragliding licence from Sky Safari internationally recognised?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sky Safari Adventures is a SACAA Declared Training Organisation (DTO 0038) and fully SAHPA-accredited. The licence awarded is the SAHPA Basic Paragliding Licence, equivalent to IPPI 4, which is internationally recognised.

Question 5

Where does the paragliding training take place?

Accepted Answer

Training takes place at world-class flying sites across the Western Cape and Garden Route, including Map of Africa, Kleinkrantz, Sedgefield, and Paradise Ridge on the Garden Route, and Sir Lowry's Pass, Porterville, Langebaan, Hermanus, Betty's Bay, and Piketberg in the Cape Town region. Sites are selected daily based on weather conditions.

Question 6

Who is the paragliding instructor at Sky Safari?

Accepted Answer

All courses are taught by Handré Fouché, Sky Safari's Chief Flight Instructor. Handré is a SAHPA-certified Grade C instructor with over 9,000 flights, 15 years of teaching experience, and has been a full-time paragliding instructor since 2018.

Question 7

What equipment do I need for the paragliding course?

Accepted Answer

School equipment (paraglider, harness, helmet) is provided on all course options. Equipment package options include a brand-new Sky Paragliders kit: Sky Gaia 3 paraglider, GII5 harness, Sky System reserve parachute, and Charlie helmet. Sky Safari is the official South African dealer for Sky Paragliders.

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