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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learning to become a skydiver requires knowledge and training in several key areas. You need to learn about the equipment you need, but also the various stages of the jump process such as preparing mentally, getting into the plane correctly, exiting at altitude, the freefall part, deploying your parachute, flying…
Skydiving is the original extreme sport, and it is perfectly natural to be nervous about doing it. Evolutionarily speaking, we have only just climbed down from the trees, so jumping out of an aeroplane makes your monkey brain ask a lot of questions. Despite what your instincts insist, many decades…
Skydive Mossel Bay is calling for the dreamers – those who have always said, “one day, I’m going to make a skydive”, or more directly have declared, “one day I’m going to become a skydiver.” If you are one of these people who have thought about this, but life has…
South Africa’s Garden Route is one of the most scenic and beautiful places on earth, and to take a day trip from Cape Town down the coast is unmissable. Heading East out of the city, the journey passes through the lush and varied landscape of the Western Cape, and around…
Skydiving is one of the most amazing things we can do for fun. Jumping from an aeroplane and falling towards the earth at terminal velocity is difficult to describe, and no matter which words you use it is impossible to capture exactly how it feels. Skydivers generally want everyone to…
After years of saying, “One day I’m going to go skydiving”, you’ve finally taken the biggest and most challenging step: You’ve made the booking. The “one day” now has a definitive date and it’s likely you’ll experience a spike in your heart rate along with feelings of nervous energy as…
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…
At Skydive Mossel Bay, we have strict limitations on the weight allowed for a tandem skydive. This might seem harsh, but this requirement is not out of any kind of prejudice or bias. Our first priority is the safety of our students and instructors. An important part of that is…
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 from Mossel Bay on the…
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 how to…
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 I do like skydiving…
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 going to take it much easier now and…
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:
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. The price for a…
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.
With the global development of the Coronavirus, the Skydive Mossel Bay management team has come together to discuss the serious problem and how best to proceed as a responsible business. In accordance with published guidelines from the World Health Organization along with local authorities, we have made the decision to…
Whether you live near Cape Town (or indeed anywhere else on the Garden Route or the whole Western Cape) or are visiting from another country, and you’re wondering how much it costs to go skydiving in South Africa, then read on. Below is all the information you need to determine…
Skydiving from an aeroplane is one of the most amazing things you can do for fun, and Skydive Mossel Bay on South Africa’s beautiful Garden Route outside of Cape Town is among the most spectacular spots in the world for you to experience the thrill of terminal velocity. Skydiving has…
In January, Skydive Mossel Bay, along with several other Mossel Bay Tourist Attractions, attended SATTE – South Asia’s leading trade show based in India! We, along with others, are on a mission to showcase Mossel Bay on the Garden Route as an amazing place for families and adventurists!
To become a certified skydiver in South Africa, there are two different training programmes to choose from, and here at Skydive Mossel Bay, we offer both. We are frequently asked by prospective students what the differences are between the two courses, how much a skydiving certification is going to cost…
If you’re looking for a great South African skydiving adventure near Cape Town, we invite you to consider Skydive Mossel Bay. Our brand of skydiving is unique when compared to nearly every skydiving experience in the entire world. We have something special here and we’d love to share it with…
If you’ve ever wondered how to get started in the sport of skydiving, look no further. The most fun, most efficient way to learn how to skydive is through the curriculum known as Accelerated Freefall (abbreviated “AFF”). AFF is the quickest, most modern route to becoming a safe, competent, independent…
Ever wondered how high tandem skydivers go, how long it takes to reach the ground, or what to wear on a first-time skydive? We answer all your questions here. How High Will I Jump From When Skydiving? The altitude you jump from depends on the drop zone where you choose…
Everybody should experience jumping out of an aeroplane at least once. Skydiving is a thrill unlike any other, and South Africa is the perfect place for it. With spectacular views and beautiful conditions, you should definitely make Skydive Mossel Bay your choice when looking for somewhere to go skydiving near…
Welcome to Mossel Bay – one of South Africa’s most beautiful towns. Located along the scenic Garden Route near Cape Town, Mossel Bay is known for its natural beauty, historical attractions, tourism, farming, and is home to the “Big Five” – the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo. Due to…
If you’ve Googled, “best place to skydive in South Africa” or “skydiving near Cape Town”, and have landed here, we think you’ve come to the right place. Humbly stated, we think we offer one of the best and most unique skydiving experiences in South Africa and in the world. Here…
Standing in front of your closet with a blank expression? Don’t worry, dear reader. We’ve all been there! Know this: There is a best way to dress for a first-time tandem skydiving experience – it’ll make sure you’re comfortable, protected and free to move. Here’s how to choose wisely!
Tandem skydiving is the world’s most popular adventure for a long list of excellent reasons, but perhaps you want more. Luckily, there’s a world of human flight ready to open up its arms to you. And you can start right here – above the beautiful Garden Route in South Africa…
Your first time skydiving is one heck of a challenge! Here, we’ll tackle some burning questions (including “How do you skydive for the first time?” and “Can you skydive by yourself the first time?” among others — but more on that later…) to help you navigate that challenge like a…
Can you breathe when skydiving? Yes, you can — and you will! If you’re worried about not being able to breathe while skydiving, you’re falling victim to a very old and very false misconception. You know the words, so sing it with us, now: 🎶Take my breath aaaawaaaaaaayyyy! 🎶
Naomi Kotzee is an absolute gem of a woman. She is, inarguably, the most recognizable person on the dropzone, with her sunny smile, her thunderous laugh and her indefatigably friendly, boisterous personality. There couldn’t be a more perfect person to have next to you to face the challenge of learning…
Skydiving’s scary. There, we said it! You’re jumping out of an airplane; of course, you’re perfectly normal if you have a fear of skydiving. You’re not alone, either. Skydivers of all shapes and sizes have to get over their fears – even the ones who’ve been jumping forever. Whether it’s…
Have you already checked out our frequently asked questions about tandem skydiving? Awesome. Now you’re ready for the more interesting stuff! We’re stoked to prepare you for your first time skydiving with some next-level information to help you get ready for the most thrilling adventure of your life.
We are very excited to be a part of the Mossel Bay Sport & Recreation Festival this year from the 15th September to the 14th October 2018. This year it will be the 7th consecutive year that this festival takes place with over 40 different sport codes registered. For the…
Forget about snow angels this December and come built sand castles in Mossel Bay. Skydive Mossel Bay will be hosting one of our favorite Skydiving Boogies, the Diaz Beach Boogie, from the 15th – 31st December. We invite you to come enjoy the sunny Garden Route coastline from above and…
When one thinks about sport you think of rugby, cricket or soccer…how banal. Think more adventurous. Skydiving has been around as a sport since the mid-fifties using static line training to teach people to jump out of a perfectly good aircraft!
This year, Skydive Mossel Bay will be hosting a Summer boogie right here at Diaz beach, featuring British Freefly champion Joel Strickland as load organizer. Joel and his team Varial Freefly were UK national champions three years in a row (with double gold in 2016 for both the freefly and…
Skydive Mossel Bay is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month in October with Pink&Drive. Except we are going to fly instead of drive! PinkDrive is the indispensable breast cancer Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) powering South Africas mobile PinkDrive Mammography Unit and PinkDrive Educational Unit through our country, driving home the fact…
Get ready to ignite in your love for adventure and prepare your taste buds for sensory overload as we present to you the Reed Valley Tandem Skydive! From this month onward, Skydive Mossel bay, in partnership with the lovely folk from Reed Valley Wines, is offering a tandem skydiving experience…
Skydiving is an extreme sport and if you’re going for the first time you’ll naturally feel anxious and have questions about skydiving safety. Although rare, injuries do sometimes occur but this is almost always due to deviation from the rules and regulations governing the sport of skydiving. There is an…
You’ve managed to pluck up the courage to include tandem skydiving in your holiday itinerary for South Africa and wondering what it’s going to feel like while hurtling towards the earth with your trusted tandem instructor. When making the booking, you will get the option of jumping from 10,000 feet…
You might have been here before. An outrageous evening and then an outrageous bet… Let us go skydiving tomorrow! And everybody high-fives and toasts with another shooter and then…. your mate wakes you and says, come-on, we are going to be late! Suddenly you are faced with the reality –…
If you are planning on a tandem skydive, you might not be sure what to expect and feeling a bit scared. A bit of fear is normal and to be expected, so don’t worry about that. Our friendly instructors will quickly put you at ease. No prior experience is needed…
If you are planning on a tandem skydive, you might not be sure what to expect and feeling a bit scared. A bit of fear is normal and to be expected, so don’t worry about that. Our friendly instructors will quickly put you at ease. No prior experience is needed…
Show us what you have. Show us what your club has got. The Club Clash FS 2-Way virtual competition is for everyone, at any club in South Africa and it is all happening on 25 March.
Join us for our first Mini-Easter Skydive Boogie! 8-Ways with guest load organizer SIMBA. Wingsuit and tracking dives with Oli Nothen. Freeflying & hybrids with Donavon Crerar. Easter egg hunt with the DZ bunnies. Live bands on Fri & Sat night. R300 Registration.
Mossel Bay is centrally located on the Garden Route between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. If you are looking for things to do on the Garden Route, Mossel Bay offers a range of exciting activities. From an exhilarating tandem skydive, helicopter flips, Big 5 safaris to sand-boarding down Dragon Dune.
Skydive Mossel Bay will be heading to Springbok, Namaqualand over the long weekend of 21-24 Sep-2012 for an away-weekend of note! A 1st jump course for the locals of Springbok and tandem skydives as well as regular sport skydives by local Springbok skydivers (the “Jumping Goats”) and Skydive Mossel Bay…
Skydive Mossel Bay recently did a formation flight with 2 Cessna 182s and completed an 8 way formation skydive. Congrats to the 2 pilots, Hein and Jeandre and 8 way team – Gillian, Oli, Andrew, Arenhold, Andre, Marinda, Henk and Olga! Good start for the future multi plane jumps.
Mossel Bay Airfield, Aalwyndal, Mossel
Bay, South Africa, 6500
