Tandem Skydiving 'Winelands'

Skydiving is an experience that tops nearly every bucket list. And doing it over Cape Town's Winelands offers one of the most spectacular backdrops imaginable, with breathtaking views of rolling vineyards, the dramatic Cape Fold Mountains, and magnificent countryside.

There's simply no better, more exhilarating way to see the Cape Town area than in freefall. Go on—take the plunge and make that bucket-list dream come true!

Tour Pricing

Jump AltitudeRate
10,000 ft JumpR4,000 per person
13,000 ft JumpR4,950 per person

📌 Altitude Adjustment Policy: If you book the 13,000 ft package but changing weather variables restrict the aircraft to a maximum altitude of 10,000 ft, you will still execute your jump from 10,000 ft and the rate difference will be refunded to you.

Essential Details

Duration:

Open Ended / Allow for ± 2-3 hrs

This open-ended time frame accounts for necessary administrative processing, gear fitting, safety briefings, and potential delays caused by weather or air traffic control holds.

Operating Days:

Operates daily (weather dependant)

Daily Time Slots:

Summer: 6:30 | 8:30 | 10:30

Winter: 7:30 | 9:30 | 11:30

Note: A 12:30 PM slot is occasionally opened, entirely dependent on ideal weather conditions. For other timeslots not mentioned above, please enquire.

Location:

Diemerskraal Airfield, Wellington, South Africa

Annual Closures:
Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day

Experience Overview

Your tandem skydive should be an unforgettable, fun-filled experience and the absolute best introduction to the world of skydiving.

Location and The Jump:
Located in the scenic farmlands of Wellington, nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands—less than an hour's drive from Cape Town’s CBD. As the plane ascends to altitude, you'll be treated to incredible, sweeping views of the surrounding Winelands, the iconic Table Mountain, and the sight of two sparkling blue oceans.

The tandem skydive is a quick and simple way to experience the thrill of freefall at speeds exceeding 120 mph (200 kph), all while having the security of being attached to a world-class, internationally accredited tandem instructor.

Your Adventure Details:
You will be strapped to your instructor using a special harness connected to a state-of-the-art parachute large enough to support both of you.

Your adventure begins with a ground briefing, followed by a scenic 20-30 min aircraft ride to 10,000 ft (or 13,000 ft, depending on your booking) above the ground, offering breathtaking views. Then it's time to jump! Experience the exhilarating freefall for (30-35 seconds from 10 000ft | 50-55 seconds from 13 000ft) before your instructor deploys the parachute, leading to a peaceful, memorable ride (approx. 5 min) back down to Earth.

Critical Arrival & LogisticalInstructions

  • Arrival Notice: You are required to arrive at the venue strictly 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled slot. This buffer is essential to handle mandatory check-in steps, including completing indemnity waivers, conducting safety briefings, and fitting helmets. For example, if your session is booked for 10:30 AM, you must be on-site and ready by 10:00-10:15 AM.
  • Location Warning: You must go straight to the airfield. Do not go to Maitland / Cape Xtreme's offices. You will be at the wrong location and you will miss your booking/forfeit your booking entirely (no refund/reschedule).
  • Time Slot Availability: Your selected time slot is a preference and is not guaranteed at the time of submission. Once we receive your request/booking, we will check availability and confirm your slot. We will either send over your official confirmation or immediately contact you with alternative times or dates if your preferred slot is not available.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • ✅ What’s Included: Comprehensive ground instruction by a certified tandem master, professional instructor fees, the scenic aircraft flight, use of state-of-the-art parachutes and an integrated X-point safety harness and parachute packing fees.
  • ❎ What’s Excluded: Round-trip transport (hotel pickup & drop off), meals, snacks, refreshments, jumpsuits/coveralls, digital souvenir pictures/video footage (available as an extra), and all items of a personal nature.

What to Wear & Bring

  • Clothing: Highly comfortable clothing suited for cooler, high-altitude temperatures. Long jeans/pants or sports shorts paired with a t-shirt or warm sweatshirt are ideal.
  • Footwear: Well-fitting, lace-up athletic shoes are mandatory. Footwear must be entirely flat with no heels, hooks, or potential line-snag points.
  • Supplies: Bring a hat, high-factor sunscreen, a valid credit card for any optional on-site media add-ons, and a great sense of adventure. Specialized skydiving goggles are provided by the operator and fit comfortably over standard prescription spectacles.
  • Spectators: Friends, family, and spectators are very welcome to relax at the drop zone and watch you land.
  • Valuables: You are not allowed to take personal cameras, cell phones, or any other loose objects on the aircraft or during the skydive.

Altitude Configurations & Media Packages

  • Altitude Adjustments: If you booked the premier 13,000 ft jump package but changing weather variables prevent the pilot from safely ascending past 10,000 ft, you will still execute your jump from 10,000 ft. You will be refunded the baseline rate difference upon landing.
  • Optional Media Capture: Photos and high-definition video footage are available at an additional cost. You can select between an internal wrist-cam rigged directly to your instructor, or an outside camera flyer package where a dedicated camera person flies alongside you in freefall. Media files are emailed to you on the same day, and you can usually preview them on-site before departing.
    • Handycam @ additional R 950 per person
      • 10,000ft - Your instructor captures your entire jump with a first-person, selfie-style video.
      • 13,000ft - Capture your high-altitude adventure with a first-person perspective.
    • Deluxe Camera Package @ addtional R 1,950 per peson
      • 10,000ft - Includes both handycam and external footage – professionally edited for the ultimate keepsake.
      • 13,000ft - A full cinematic experience with handycam + outside footage, professionally edited.

Safety Rules & Participant Requirements

  • Indemnity Waivers: All participants must sign an indemnity waiver to partake in the activity. Guests under 18 years old require a parent or legal guardian to sign on their behalf.
  • Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 10 years old to join.
  • Height Limits: All participants must be a minimum of 1.4 meters tall. Final participation always remains at the absolute discretion of the tandem instructor.
  • Weight Restrictions: The minimum weight requirement is 35 kg (77 lbs). The maximum weight limit is strictly capped at 100 kg (220 lbs).
    • Loading Warning: Passengers are weighed upon arrival to facilitate accurate aircraft load planning. If you fail to meet the mandatory weight restrictions on the day, you will be barred from jumping and will not receive a full refund.
  • Physical Fitness & Health Profile: Tandem skydiving requires generally good health. Pre-existing conditions such as advanced age, a history of major illnesses, recent operations, or severe injuries may exclude you from jumping (please consult your doctor if in doubt).
  • The Landing Maneuver: To ensure a safe landing, you must possess the physical ability to lift and hold your legs aloft in a seated position prior to and during touchdown. Depending on wind variables, the instructor will either slide into a soft, seated landing or land on their feet before asking you to stand.
  • Experience Requirements: No prior technical skydiving experience, qualifications, or certifications are required. This activity takes place "at your own risk".
  • Load Seating Dynamics: This is an individual experience. While staff try to keep groups together or accommodate special requests, specific aircraft seating configurations depend entirely on size, weight, and instructor availability, meaning group pairings cannot be guaranteed.

Booking Terms & Cancellations

View our full Terms & Conditions online here: www.capextreme.com/terms

Cancellation / Refund Policy

GENERAL/STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY
Please be advised that the cancellation fee & refund percentage (%) is applicable to the TOTAL tour/activity price LESS a less 5% transaction fee in the case of online or POS card transactions made for payment. This represents a direct bank processing cost and is not a revenue-generating charge.

Cancellation or changes:

  • 15 days or more prior to tour date = 100% Refund
  • 14-4 days prior to tour date = 50% Refund
  • 3-0 days prior to tour date, late arrivals or “NO-SHOWS” = 0%/No Refund

❗️Late arrivals and/or no-shows for a tour/activity/time slot, regardless of the reason, unfortunately forfeit the full booking. Similar to booking an airline ticket; the plane will not wait for any passenger that is late. Please ensure you are on time for your booking.
❗️All transaction/transfer fees and/or forex conversion costs charged by the banks during the refund process will be billed to you (the client/booking holder)
❗️Refund and credit values are calculated in our local ZAR (South African Rand) currency. Transaction values in your own currency could be affected due to bank fees and currency exchange fluctuations.