Tandem Skydiving
Crazy Behaviour near Swakopmund - Namibia
The Tandem Skydiving experience, will bring an orchestration of controlled adrenaline enjoyment to your holiday in Namibia. All excursions are conducted from the Swakopmund airport, and skydivers will be collected from their lodge in Swakopmund from 09h00 (throughout the morning), normally straight after the fog has lifted.
In working with people from all walks of life, a high priority is placed on safety and the environment and Tandem Skydiving is the safest form of skydiving. The scenery viewed whilst floating peacefully under an inflated parachute, is simply breath-taking.
Before take off:
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An experienced Tandem Master will give you full instructions on the procedures that will follow.
Once in the plane:
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You will enjoy a 35min scenic flight over the area, climbing to 10,000ft.
After exiting the plane:
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A 30–35sec at 220km/h free fall will follow, before the parachute opens. Once under the canopy, another 5–8 minutes are enjoyed whilst descending to a tiptoe landing outside the Clubhouse.
The landing area:
- Is only a few metres in front of the clubhouse:
- Landing skydivers can be viewed sitting on the verandah. (Sipping an ice cold beer.)
Tandem Skydiving in Swakopmund has a 100% safety record and guarantees enjoyment in the safest possible manner.
Other useful information:
- Videos and photos are available to document your activity as optional extras.
- Minimum age is 18 years old. Consent of a guardian is compulsory if younger and operators have taken children as young as 8 years old.
Tandem Skydiving. Soft gentle landings from 10,000ft!
- Includes:
- Transfers, equipment and safety gear, transport to your accommodation in Swakopmund.
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