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Best Price Skydiving: How South Africa Compares to the World

Best Price Skydiving: How South Africa Compares to the World

You probably always wanted to know what it’s like to jump out of a plane but may be discouraged by the price. But before you decide, let’s count the cost.

Should You Worry About Skydiving Safety? Everything You Need to Know

Should You Worry About Skydiving Safety? Everything You Need to Know

For many first-time jumpers, skydiving is both a daring dream and a nerve-wracking thought. One of the most common concerns is: Is skydiving safe or not?

The highest skydive in South Africa from 16,000ft

The highest skydive in South Africa from 16,000ft

 At Skydive Mossel Bay adventure knows no limits! Why would you settle for less when you can get the highest skydive in all of Africa, right here in Mossel Bay on the Garden Route. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest tandem skydive from an astounding 16,000ft!…

Adventure Awaits: 9 Reasons to take Road Trip from Cape Town to Skydive Mossel Bay

Adventure Awaits: 9 Reasons to take Road Trip from Cape Town to Skydive Mossel Bay

If you're planning a South African road trip and are craving an adventure that will leave you breathless but energized, look no further than the route from Cape Town to Mossel Bay with overnight stays nestled along the stunning Garden Route. Along your way you will find Skydive Mossel Bay…

Skydiving stories. Unveiling the Thrill of Tandem Skydiving Through Our Customers’ Eyes!

Skydiving stories. Unveiling the Thrill of Tandem Skydiving Through Our Customers’ Eyes!

Skydiving is more than just an adventure; it's a highlight of your adventure holiday. If you are wondering where to go skydiving, at Skydive Mossel Bay, we love creating a wonderful experience that lingers in the hearts of our customers. Don't just take our word for it; check it out…

Unleash Your Inner Daredevil with the Ultimate Skydiving Showdown over Mossel Bay – 10,000 Feet vs. 14,000 Feet

Unleash Your Inner Daredevil with the Ultimate Skydiving Showdown over Mossel Bay – 10,000 Feet vs. 14,000 Feet

So you've decided to embark on an exhilarating adventure in South Africa, and you're looking for the best way to satisfy your adrenaline cravings? Well, look no further because we've got just the thing for you – SKYDIVING! Let's delve into the difference between a tandem skydive from 10,000 feet…

How to make the most of your skydiving video

How to make the most of your skydiving video

You might find this surprising but the best person to make your video awesome on a skydive is YOU. Our Tandem instructors have perfected the flying and filming techniques, but the video can still turnout to be boring if you don’t take full advantage of the GoPro 11 camera pointed…

Skydive Mossel Bay’s Captain Marvel

Skydive Mossel Bay’s Captain Marvel

In a guide to women with kick ass powers, TheWrap described Captain Marvel as having “superhuman strength, stamina, durability, and agility, and can fly faster than the speed of sound. She can also heal from injuries quickly, has immunity to toxins and poisons, and can shoot light beams from her…

The Highest Tandem Skydive in Africa is only in Mossel Bay

The Highest Tandem Skydive in Africa is only in Mossel Bay

Skydive Mossel Bay offers the highest tandem skydive in Africa, from 14,000 feet. That’s 4.3 kms up! The standard tandem skydive in South Africa is between 9,000 and 10,000 feet, giving you about 35 seconds freefall. From 14,000 feet you’ll freefall for 55 seconds, almost a full minute, at speeds…

Jazz Republic 4 Way FS Skills Camp at Skydive Mossel Bay

Jazz Republic 4 Way FS Skills Camp at Skydive Mossel Bay

FS 4-way team Jazz Republic and Skydive Mossel Bay teamed up for a fun-filled FS skills journey to discover the rewarding world of FS through a structured skills development programme. Jazz Republic team members, Paul Marcellin (Simba), Claire King, Dirk Venter and Colin Rothman developed and masterminded a programme that…

What Is The Average Skydiving Height? (and how you can go higher!)

What Is The Average Skydiving Height? (and how you can go higher!)

Based on a few different factors, skydiving has several altitudes that could be considered ‘standard’ – most of the time this is between ten thousand and fourteen thousand feet. While you could maths these into an average skydiving height, it is more informative to investigate some of the things that…

South Africa’s Best Dropzone For Experienced Skydivers: Skydive Mossel Bay

South Africa’s Best Dropzone For Experienced Skydivers: Skydive Mossel Bay

Nowadays you can find skydiving operations all over the world, but there are few countries that compete with what South Africa can offer skydivers – whether you are a first-timer, a brand new AFF or static line student, or indeed an experienced skydiver already. Let’s have a look at what…