Paragliding Hermanus Bay Overberg Western Cape South Africa

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Paragliding in Hermanus Bay, Overberg, Western Cape South Africa

Altitude:

220 m/722 ft

Wind Speed:

10-25 Kph/6.2-15.5 mph

The Overberg is a region of immense beauty and characterized by amazing and diverse landscapes. It forms part of the Western Cape as it stretches from the Hottentos-Holland Mountains in the north while in the southern, the Atlantic and Indian Ocean break on to sandy beaches and rocky headlands. The spot enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm dry summers and cool wet winters.

Soar the skies like a bird and experience an exceptional paragliding experience over the magnificent Hermanus Bay. Paragliding in Hermanus is a force to reckon with exhilarating and consistent flying conditions. The spot can in most cases become thermic and the fresh sea breezes contribute to the smooth ridge soaring along the 8 km/4.9 mi.

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Altitude here stands at 220 m/722 ft. Predominant winds here are southwesterly, southerly and southwesterly with wind speed ranging between 10-25 kph/6.2-15.5 mph. The weight limit on the other hand ranges between 20-135 kg/ 44- 297 lb. Advance booking is necessary and the trip can last between 1-2 hours.

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