Paragliding courses
practical & theoric training
At Dolphin Paragliding, we offer comprehensive paragliding courses designed for beginners and seasoned flyers alike.
Our expertly crafted courses provide in-depth training, covering everything from basic flight techniques to advanced maneuvers, ensuring that you gain the skills and confidence needed to soar safely and confidently.
Whether you’re looking to experience your first solo flight or enhance your piloting abilities, our certified instructors will guide you every step of the way, all while enjoying the stunning beauty of the Garden Route.
Join us to discover the thrill of free flight and take your passion for paragliding to new heights
INTRODUCTION COURSES
This course will give you a taste of the freedom of flight.
Includes:
Rental of all equipment
4-8 flights of training dune
2-3 high flights depending on conditions
Duration : 1 – 3 days
Cost : R7500 4 to 6 flights and dune training ( over 2 days) – excluding student license
Price
Training hours
After completion of course one must still train further to be able to fly solo, see basic course.
SAHPA BASIC PARAGLIDING LICENSE COURSE
This course teaches all necessary skills and techniques for basic solo flight. After the completion of this course you will not only be legal to fly anywhere in South Africa but anywhere in the world as it is recognized by SAHPA and through its association with FAI Dolphin Paragliding school provides the best quality training for flying in South Africa. We have the best equipment on the market for training and we have recently upgraded to new Axis Compact 2 training wings for the high flights . We start training on the Kleinkrantz Dunes in Wilderness to start first flights and then progress to high flights at Sedgefield or Map of Africa Wilderness.
With over 20 years of experience and countless hours in the air coupled with the finest quality equipment and sharp instruction we will help you achieve your goals.
Includes:
Rental of all equipment.
35 training flights minimum (Can be more)
Theory lessons.
Marking of exams.
Student License fees included .
Excluded:
Student License Fees approx. R 440-00
Pilot License fee approx. R 2025 (2years)
Site fees are extra
IPPI card : R70-00 This is used when travelling out of country .
Price
Training hours
Cost: Including Practical 35 flights , equipment hire , Tuition and exam R 19500-00
ADVANCED X COUNTRY COURSE
This course is for pilots looking to start cross country flying, extend their hours in the sky, learn advance techniques and develop their skills as a pilot. In order to partake in this course you need to have a basic licence.
The course is 2-3 days with lectures at night and morning and flying in the day.
The Course will cover extensively- thermal flying and in-flight safety with some basic maneuvers
Price
Training hours
Duration : 2 – 3 days
Cost : R 6500 – for course only excludes flights and accommodation
PARAMOTOR COURSES
Paramotor Course in Wilderness South Africa
Course breakdown:
Paramotor Courses: R29000
35 paragliding fights
10 paramotor flights
3 days equipment hire for motor – if you do not have your own equipment @R3500 per day
Excluded:
Student License Fees aprox R 440-00
Paramotor Licence fee aprox R 2050 (2years)
Site fees are extra
Price
Training hours
Duration : 2 days
Total R30 000