Looking for the perfect flying experience gift?
We've updated our flying experience gift guide for 2023, so you can continue to take your adventurous giftee to new heights!
A range of flying experiences lie ahead that are sure to be the perfect fit for anyone who would much rather be soaring through the sky than have their feet planted on the ground.
We’ve collected the most trilling aerial experience days into a comprehensive gift guide for everyone, from the most skilled pilot to a complete novice.
Read on to find out our top picks.
Cross Country Tandem Paragliding Flight Over The Winelands - R 3,499
New to our guide for 2023, this tandem flight over the Winelands combines breath-taking scenery with an adrenaline-fuelled experience to form one unforgettable day out.
If you know someone who is desperate to get up in the air and paraglide, this is the great way to tick it off the bucket list. Your giftee will fly cross country from one of three launch locations in the Western Cape including Franschhoek, Du Toits Kloof and Paarl Rock.
Upon arrival, your giftee will meet a certified instructor who will provide a thorough safety overview before strapping them into the harness ready for flight.
When it is time for takeoff, there is nothing left to do but bask in the marvellous views of the Winelands, and feel the exhilaration and thrill of flying cross country.
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari With Breakfast Near Johannesburg - R 5,910
What better way to start the day?
Your giftee will love this one-of-a-kind airborne experience gift in Pilanesberg National Park - which sees them soar above the scenery in a hot air balloon before sitting down to a sparkling breakfast.
Your giftee will have the singular pleasure of seeing wildlife up close from above during this safari, gliding over giraffes, elephants and rhinos.
After spending around 45 minutes to an hour in the hot air balloon, your giftee will come to land in the park where they'll be served sparkling wine, orange juice and breakfast canapes. Before you leave, the pilot will sign a First Flight Certificate for them to keep!
After all this, the field guide will take them to Wallow Bush for a full English breakfast. Finally, they'll go on a mini game drive!
This gift makes for an action-packed airborne experience perfect for those who love flying and wildlife.
Hoedspruit 30 Minute Microlight Flight - R 1,900
If your giftee is a daredevil, they'll love embracing their inner ‘Wacky Racer’ during this unique microlight flight over Hoedspruit.
Not just a flying experience, this aerial adventure also allows them to spot local wildlife for thirty minutes and enjoy regular sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo.
Cape Town Tandem Paragliding Experience - R 1,650
Seeing paragliders float over Signal Hill down to Sea Point is a frequent sight in Cape Town throughout the year, and now your giftee can try it for themselves!
During their sky-high experience, they'll head to the top of the hill and get strapped into the harness with their instructor. Next, they'll run down the launch platform and feel their feet leave the ground as they soar over the landscape below.
Cape Winelands Hiking and Paragliding Experience – R 3,499
If you’re looking for an experience gift for a daredevil, or a unique activity to push you out of your comfort zone, this outdoor adventure could be perfect.
Taking part in this experience, you’ll not only face the thrill of one exciting activity, but two! You’ll embark on a journey that includes an unmissable combination of hiking and paragliding through the Cape Winelands.
Hike to the top of a peak in the Cape Winelands and paraglide to the bottom on this thrilling combo experience - what goes up must come down! Suitable for anyone with a keen sense of adventure and love for the great outdoors, this half day activity will have you strapping paragliding equipment to your back and traversing the scenic off-road trails with an instructor by your side.
Over the -3 hour hike you'll witness the beauty of the Winelands around you, then don your parachute.
Hoedspruit Game Reserve Microlight Flight - R 3,150
See the Big 5 animals from above as you take to the skies in a scenic game-spotting microlight flight.
Your giftee will get to see the beautiful region whilst having a personal commentary from the pilot in this 60 minute flight. They'll have regular sightings of elephants, zebras, buffalos AND giraffes!
Relax and enjoy the stunning views of have a go at flying the microlight yourself!
Olifants River 1 Hour Microlight Flight Experience – R 3,150
Witnessing the world from above is an indescribable feeling, and an experience that you have to try.
A microlight flight makes you feel completely weightless, imitating what a bird really sees from the sky.
Take to the skies over Limpopo with a scenic game-spotting microlight flight along the Olifants River - with just you and the pilot soaring above the landscape, you'll experience the beauty of the region with the aid of a personal guide!
Sixty minutes in the air is plenty of time to scan the ground below for the elusive Big 5, with regular sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo spotted during the flights.
Sit back and enjoy the views or have a go at flying the microlight - this experience is yours and yours alone.
1 Hour Blyde River Canyon Microlight Flight – R 3,150
The Blyde River Canyon is a must-see sight when you’re on the ground, but witnessing nature’s work from above is just as unforgettable. You’ll have enough time in the air to really let it sink in and realise how extraordinary the view really is!
Soar over the impressive Blyde River Canyon on this scenic sixty-minute microlight flight, taking in incredible views of the Blyde River Dam, the Three Rondawels mountain peaks, and the Hoedspruit game reserve. With only you and the pilot on board, you'll benefit from a personal guide and entertaining commentary - you can even take control of the microlight if you're feeling brave, or sit back and try to spot the Big 5.
This Blyde River Canyon Microlight Flight is a unique and exciting experience that would be perfect for your next Limpopo vacation, or a thoughtful gift for aviation enthusiasts.
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We hope you’ve found the perfect sky-high gift for the adrenaline junkie in your life, but if you’re still looking you can browse our full range of flying experience gifts here.
