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Parapax Paragliding Tours

Surely you have heard of the celebrated World Distance Record made in South Africa? During a flight of six hours, Nevil Hullett covered an incredible 503 km! Well, this is XC para-paradise! You may prefer ‘easy’ flying, soaring along the long beautiful South African dunes over Indian Ocean beaches. Perhaps you simply want to discover this fascinating country and enjoy Safari, adventure, its culture or maybe swim with Great White Sharks! Come and join us for an unforgettable voyage in South Africa! Personally run by the highly experienced and well-connected ParaPax owner, Stef Juncker and super-guide Elodie Fyvey. Speaking 6 languges and with over 10 000 paragliding flights, you are in the hands of the professionals! Parapax (meaning “para-peace” in latin) was started 11years ago in Cape town. Programme Description Day 1: Cape Town to Hermanus Arrive at Cape Town airport where you will be met by your hosts, and transferred to Hermanus, the village of Southern Right and Humpback Whales and your first night’s accommodation. En route are 4 flying sites and on some tours we have flown 3 of them…. On your 1st day in our flight heaven! Days 2 and 3: Hermanus A magnificent flying region right on the Ocean. Its also a world famous whale watching hotspot. We often spot whales and dolphins from the air.  Optional shark-cage diving, Penguin colony visit, wine tasting and fine dining.   Transfer to Wilderness on day 3. Days 3-8:  Wilderness Wilderness offers all flying possibilities (thermal/soaring) with over 12 flying sites orientated in all directions. Wilderness is, quite simply, a paradise for paragliding! This coastal gem on the famous garden-route has a unique beauty.  National Parks, where walks through the indigenous forest, exotic bird watching, exquisite viewpoints, canoe excursions and stunning sunsets.    We go on an exclusive Safari at a private reserve. From an open vehicle you will view giraffe, rhino’s, lions and buffalo, wildebeest, elephant amongst others . . . Equally, Wilderness, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, offers some excellent culinary specialities. We lodge at the waters edge, right at a takeoff site, allowing you to fly to your hearts content from dawn to dusk! Quadbiking, cycling, kitesurfing, Horseriding  are amongst the array of adventure activities on offer. You won’t be bored! Day 9 and 10: Oudtshoorn 60km from wilderness, this inland area is in an incredible, semi-desert  landscape.  The Swartberg mountains and flying  sites are unique and amazing!  Possible winching from Oudtshoorn airport with XC potential.  The world’s ostrich capital. We visit a working Ostrich farm to discover the secrets of the world’s largest bird! Maybe brave enough to ride one….? Ride a camel, visit a tranquil waterfall, swim and visit the mind-blowing Cango Caves – we do the adventure tour! Optional sunrise Hot-air Ballooning flight. Day 11-15:   Porterville On route from wilderness we visit some remarkable natural sites, wine farm(s) and taste some delicious South African wines. Welcome to Porterville! South Africa’s long distance free-flying  haven. Numerous international competitions have been held here, for very good reason. With a mountain range of over 75km, even beginner pilots can fly 30+ kms! Here you can easily better your distance record. On your marks, ready. . . GO! Day 15 to 17/18 : Cape Town Transfer to the Mother city.  Numerous flying sites but also the chance to visit the legendary and imposing Table Mountain, Robben Island, our National Museum and gallery and many other iconic Cape sites. Lions Head, and the Cape of good hope or enjoy our beach culture. More Information: ParaPax offer tour packages from 15 days to three weeks with a minimum of 7 and maximum of 18 pilots/partners on each tour. We open our arms to flying schools, clubs and individuals from around the world. Come as a group, alone, flying or not,  experienced or not, these tours cater for everyone!  We ensure that you have the best flying (our priority) as well as a tremendous experience of all that South Africa has to offer. We will keep you busy from morning to night if you desire that or just chill, and enjoy every moment! Our accommodation is a minimum of 3 stars, but more often 4 star and most often airconditioned. We travel in style, Mercedes Vito and VW minibuses.  Superb steaks, unlimited seafood, game meat, ostrich, true South African barbeques,  and vegetarian of the highest class are on the menu. We choose excellent restauarants at affordable rates.  Included: Airport pick-up and drop-off (Recommended flights). Full transportation throughout the tour including to launch sites and recovery. Accommodation in comfortable, double rooms on a bed and breakfast basis. Mandatory registration and three-month membership of SAHPA  Detailed site briefings, organising and nominal payments of tours and activities. Excluded: Airline flights Single occupancy room supplements which are €15.00 per person per day. Supplementary costs for lunch & dinner (we book and organise it all for you) Excursions on non-flying days (we suggest and organise for you) Full Medical and flying Insurance (compulsory) 2010 Tour Dates: Start - morning of 8 November 2010 end morning of 26 November 2010(19 days,18 nights). Air Berlin flight AB7372  from Munich direct to Cape Town Return  Cape Town to Munich AB7373 (Airberlin.com) Cost per person: €1,690 2011 Tour Dates: Start - morning of 18 February 2011 end morning of 7 March 2011 (18 days,17 nights). Air Berlin flight AB7372  from Munich direct to Cape Town Return  Cape Town to Munich AB7373 (Airberlin.com) Cost per person: €1,620 We have sourced the above very economic flights and thus propose them. This simplifies a starting date for the tour and gets us going as a group. You can spend more time in SA, and we offer reasonable prices for personal collection at the airport (€25), accommodation (€40pppnt) and personal guiding fees (€65pppd). You can join this tour before or after it has started, but this carries an additional cost (Transport available to "catch" the tour or leave the tour early to return home). We only confirm your place(s) on the tour with receipt of full payment. Payable into a European bank account by electronic transfer.