About Cape Hope Paragliding

A family with a passion for flight

Cape Hope Paragliding is a family-run tandem paragliding company in Cape Town. Our team is led by Francois de Villiers, the 2026 South African Nationals Champion, who learned to fly from his father. Flying is part of our everyday lives, and sharing it with you is why we do this.

Your first flight, with an experienced instructor

You don’t need any paragliding experience. You fly with a qualified tandem instructor who explains what to do before take-off and landing, then handles the flying while you enjoy the view. Our instructors hold SAHPA tandem qualifications and SACAA licences.

We launch from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head, depending on the wind and conditions on the day. Expect views of the Atlantic coastline, the city and Table Mountain. Your instructor chooses the launch site; every flight is shaped by the weather.

Local knowledge, shared experience

Our pilots bring years of Cape Town flying and competition experience to the team. We share what we learn, assess conditions together and give you a clear briefing before you leave the ground. Read the story behind our 2026 team championship.

Come flying with us

Have a question before you book? Our flight FAQs cover clothing, age and weight requirements, weather and what to expect. You can also message our team on WhatsApp for help planning your flight.

Meet the team

Meet the team

Where to find us

We either fly from Lions Head or Signal Hill depending on the weather conditions on the day of your flight. We always meet at the very end of Signal Hill road by the parking area, from there we assess the weather conditions and wind direction and decide whether the flight will take place from Signal Hill or Lions Head. Please follow the Google Maps location below and ask for our company Cape Hope Paragliding when arriving.