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The Best Skydiving Plane For Tandems, Groups and Altitude
What kind of planes are used for skydiving? The answer is many and varied, but here at Skydive Mossel Bay, we have one of the very best – The Beechcraft King Air! We have invested significantly in our aircraft as we understand that, while the bit when you are outside...
Is There a Weight Limit For Skydiving?
It’s time that we talk about something that makes a lot of people uncomfortable but is the center of a lot of questions about skydiving: bodyweight. At Skydive Mossel Bay, we have strict limitations on the weight allowed for a tandem skydive. This might seem harsh,...
The Best Garden Route Adventures: Mossel Bay
Whether a resident of South Africa or visiting from abroad, it’s easy to overlook one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa known as the Garden Route. For the unfamiliar, the Garden Route is a 300 kilometre (190 miles) stretch of stunning coastline extending...
Catching Up with Devan Brussow
Devan Brussow: Packer, Rigger, Jump Master, Cameraman, pro-rating for demo jumps, 570+ jumps in total, PASA C license What made you decide to come work at SMB and how long have you been at SMB? I've been working here for 2 years. It was where I first learned...
Catching Up with Henco Van Wyk
Henco Van Wyk Stats: 892 jumps, PASA D license, cameraman, newly qualified tandem instructor, had his 25th birthday this week. What’s it like having a drop zone owner that’s also your Dad? It’s not always so good because he bosses me around the whole time. But...
Catching Up With Corne Moolman
Corne Moolman Tandem Instructor, Jump Master, Pro-rating, Rigger, Cameraman, PASA D license, 3150 skydives. What did your wife and family say when you told them you would become a full-time professional skydiver? My wife, Wilma, was relieved to hear that I was...
Community Catch Up: Tarina and Etienne
It's an interesting time in history and while we quarantine, we miss our community immensely. This week, we've been reaching out to our staff and licensed skydivers to have a chat and ask them ten questions. Enjoy this interview with skydiving couple: Tarina Lourens...
How much does skydiving cost in South Africa?
If you’re searching for the best skydiving prices in South Africa, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got all the info you’re seeking whether you’re looking to jump in Cape Town, outside of Cape Town, Johannesburg, the Western Cape and of course, the Garden Route....
What Is It Like To Skydive In South Africa?
South Africa is a beautiful place to visit wherever you are from. All throughout the year tourists from all over the world head to the Western Cape for their holiday of a lifetime, traveling from as far afield as India, Europe, and the United States. South African...