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Leap from a small plane above the Swartland and West Coast for a tandem skydive with Table Mountain visible on clear days. This practical guide covers what to expect, local conditions, and how to prepare for a safe, memorable jump.
Leap from a small plane above the Swartland and West Coast for a tandem skydive with Table Mountain visible on clear days. This practical guide covers what to expect, local conditions, and how to prepare for a safe, memorable jump.
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Operated by Cape Archives Tours · Malmesbury, Western Cape
The plane hums low over scrub and fields as the coastline sharpens into a thin, bright line; you strap to an instructor, the wind already testing your resolve. From the private airstrip near Malmesbury, the world opens—flat Swartland farmland and the west coast retreating toward the Atlantic—before the aircraft climbs to the jump altitude and everything quiets to a single, controlled breath.
moderate.
3 hours.
Moderate fitness—able to climb into a small aircraft and assume a bent-knee landing position; not suitable for serious back or heart conditions.
Age limits vary by operator but typically minimum 16 with parental consent; weight limits commonly range around 95–110 kg depending on instructor tandem equipment—check when booking.
Flights are canceled for high winds, low cloud or rain; operators will reschedule or refund according to their policy—plan flexibly and confirm morning of.
No—tandem jumps are designed for first-timers; instructors handle all technical aspects after a safety briefing.
Not recommended for pregnant people, or those with serious heart, back or recent surgery issues; always disclose medical concerns and consult your doctor.
Swartland developed as an agricultural corridor and quarrying area; the private airstrips serving skydiving grew from local aviation and farming needs rather than large commercial infrastructure.
Operators emphasize minimal footprint: stick to landing zones, pack out waste and respect farmland boundaries—good practices protect the agricultural landscape and local birdlife.
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