Paragliding and Skydiving in Cape Town

Para-pax Tandem Paragliding will take you flying off landmarks such as Lion's Head, Signal Hill, and Table Mountain, depending on the wind and weather conditions; packages start at R950. 082/881-4724. www.parapax.com.

You can do a tandem sky dive (no experience necessary) and have a video taken of you hurtling earthward with Table Mountain in the background with Skydive Cape Town. A tandem fall costs around R1,450; add on R570 if you want a video of your madness. 082/800-6290. www.skydivecapetown.za.net.