Tandem skydive in Swakopmund, Namibia

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Activity description

Ground Rush Adventures / Skydive Swakopmund started tandem skydiving in Namibia in 1997 and to date has done over 70 000 tandem skydives in Swakopmund making it one of the largest and most organized tandem operations on the African continent, boasting an impeccable safety record. Ground Rush Adventures is a member of the Namibian Tourism Board.

Students and spectators are collected with the Ground Rush Adventures courtesy vehicles and taken to the office for paperwork, after which they are taken to the drop zone which is in the beautiful Namib Desert, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean for tandem skydiving.

You'll take a scenic flight up to 10,000, 12,000 or 15,000 feet and see the unique Atlantic Ocean where it meets the Namib Desert Dunes. The aircraft door will open and you'll jump attached to a world-class qualified tandem instructor. You'll freefall for about 35 seconds (10,000ft) and experience the feeling of human flight. Your instructor will then open the parachute and you get to fly over the oldest desert in the world, suspended from your parachute for approximately 7 minutes and then finally the instructor lands you safely on Mother Earth.

After the experience of a lifetime, the students are taken back to their accommodation.

Location
The office of Ground Rush Adventures / Skydive Swakopmund is located at Amanpuri Travelers B&B in town. This makes it convenient for clients as it is within walking distance of other adventure activities, curio shops, supermarkets, and restaurants. Amanpuri has a comfortable, well-stocked bar which makes the stay memorable and enjoyable.

A fleet of six courtesy vehicles is used for picking up and dropping off clients to ensure the smooth running of all activities.

Aircrafts
Ground Rush Adventures / Skydive Swakopmund own and fly two Cessna 206 U-model aircrafts which are specifically equipped for skydiving, complete with handles and roll up doors that make it more comfortable to use for skydiving. The two aircraft are certified and maintained to the standard of the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DCA).

Offers

1
15,000ft jump
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Course of events

- You'll be collected from your accommodation/lodge/hotel in a courtesy vehicle and taken to the office to complete paperwork. You'll then be transferred to the private airstrip.
- You'll receive a tandem briefing.
- When your name is called out, it means it is your turn to get ready.
- You'll be kitted up in a jumpsuit and a harness.
- An instructor will be assigned to you.
- You'll make your way to the aircraft, then you'll take off, fly over the desert and then jump! Enjoy your free fall and the view from your parachute ride.
- You'll land safely and you celebrate your jump.
- Once everyone has completed their jump you'll be taken back to your accommodation.
- Your video/photos will be delivered to our accommodation later during the day.

Activity requirements

For safety reasons, there is a weight limit of 100kg.

There is no minimum or maximum age, however, a child must be big enough to be strapped into the harness safely, and you must provide written consent from parents for anyone under the age of 18 years.

Special terms

Departure Point
Cnr of Moses Garoeb Street and Anton Labowski Street. The office is located in Swakopmund and Ground Rush Adventures have their own private airstrip. Please be sure to check in at the office in Swakopmund. Please note they are NOT located at the Swakopmund Airport. If you have your own vehicle please meet directly at the office, however if you request a pick up you'll be collected with a courtesy vehicle.

Return Point
You'll be dropped you off at you hotel/lodge/accommodation. If you drive with your own vehicle you may follow the team to the private airstrip and return on your own once you have completed your skydive.

Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather conditions
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Jacket
  • Closed shoes
Sensation Level:

Extreme

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1, 2

You'll be picked up at your accommodation in the Swakopmund area. Alternatively, please make your way directly to the Swakopmund Airport – Located Next to the flying School.

Offer n° 3

You'll be picked up at your accommodation in the Swakopmund area. Alternatively, please make way directly to the Swakopmund Airport – Located Next to the flying School.

Included:
  • Transfers (in Swakopmund only)
  • Jumpsuit
  • Goggles and harness
Excluded:
  • Video & photos
2
12,000ft jump
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Course of events

- You'll be collected from your accommodation/lodge/hotel in a courtesy vehicle and taken to the office to complete paperwork. You'll then be transferred to the private airstrip.
- You'll receive a tandem briefing.
- When your name is called out, it means it is your turn to get ready.
- You'll be kitted up in a jumpsuit and a harness.
- An instructor will be assigned to you.
- You'll make your way to the aircraft, then you'll take off, fly over the desert and then jump! Enjoy your free fall and the view from your parachute ride.
- You'll land safely and you celebrate your jump.
- Once everyone has completed their jump you'll be taken back to your accommodation.
- Your video/photos will be delivered to our accommodation later during the day.

Activity requirements

For safety reasons, there is a weight limit of 100kg.

There is no minimum or maximum age, however, a child must be big enough to be strapped into the harness safely, and you must provide written consent from parents for anyone under the age of 18 years.

Special terms

Departure Point
Cnr of Moses Garoeb Street and Anton Labowski Street. The office is located in Swakopmund and Ground Rush Adventures have their own private airstrip. Please be sure to check in at the office in Swakopmund. Please note they are NOT located at the Swakopmund Airport. If you have your own vehicle please meet directly at the office, however if you request a pick up you'll be collected with a courtesy vehicle.

Return Point
You'll be dropped you off at you hotel/lodge/accommodation. If you drive with your own vehicle you may follow the team to the private airstrip and return on your own once you have completed your skydive.

Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather conditions
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Jacket
  • Closed shoes
Sensation Level:

Extreme

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1, 2

You'll be picked up at your accommodation in the Swakopmund area. Alternatively, please make your way directly to the Swakopmund Airport – Located Next to the flying School.

Offer n° 3

You'll be picked up at your accommodation in the Swakopmund area. Alternatively, please make way directly to the Swakopmund Airport – Located Next to the flying School.

Included:
  • Transfers (in Swakopmund only)
  • Jumpsuit
  • Goggles and harness
Excluded:
  • Video & photos
3
10,000ft jump
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Course of events

- You'll be collected from your accommodation/lodge/hotel in a courtesy vehicle and taken to the office to complete paperwork. You'll then be transferred to the private airstrip.
- You'll receive a tandem briefing.
- When your name is called out, it means it is your turn to get ready.
- You'll be kitted up in a jumpsuit and a harness.
- An instructor will be assigned to you.
- You'll make your way to the aircraft, then you'll take off, fly over the desert and then jump! Enjoy your free fall and the view from your parachute ride.
- You'll land safely and you celebrate your jump.
- Once everyone has completed their jump you'll be taken back to your accommodation.
- Your video/photos will be delivered to our accommodation later during the day.

Activity requirements

For safety reasons, there is a weight limit of 100kg.

There is no minimum or maximum age, however, a child must be big enough to be strapped into the harness safely, and you must provide written consent from parents for anyone under the age of 18 years.

Special terms

Departure Point
Cnr of Moses Garoeb Street and Anton Labowski Street. The office is located in Swakopmund and Ground Rush Adventures have their own private airstrip. Please be sure to check in at the office in Swakopmund. Please note they are NOT located at the Swakopmund Airport. If you have your own vehicle please meet directly at the office, however if you request a pick up you'll be collected with a courtesy vehicle.

Return Point
You'll be dropped you off at you hotel/lodge/accommodation. If you drive with your own vehicle you may follow the team to the private airstrip and return on your own once you have completed your skydive.

Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather conditions
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Jacket
  • Closed shoes
Sensation Level:

Extreme

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1, 2

You'll be picked up at your accommodation in the Swakopmund area. Alternatively, please make your way directly to the Swakopmund Airport – Located Next to the flying School.

Offer n° 3

You'll be picked up at your accommodation in the Swakopmund area. Alternatively, please make way directly to the Swakopmund Airport – Located Next to the flying School.

Included:
  • Transfers (in Swakopmund only)
  • Jumpsuit
  • Goggles and harness
Excluded:
  • Video & photos
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Meeting point

Offer n° 1, 2
You'll be picked up at your accommodation in the Swakopmund area. Alternatively, please make your way directly to the Swakopmund Airport – Located Next to the flying School.
Offer n° 3
You'll be picked up at your accommodation in the Swakopmund area. Alternatively, please make way directly to the Swakopmund Airport – Located Next to the flying School.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

Average rating
4.9 / 5
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  • 5 / 5

Fantastic experience, terrifying and thrilling. Would 100% recommend

  • 4.5 / 5

Fascinating experience

  • 5 / 5

The best experience of my life

  • 5 / 5

It was extremely fun when we first were launched out of the plane, we were free-falling for a bit which felt like flying, but when we whipped out the parachute it was even better. If you choose to do the spins and twirls instead of just falling like normal, it is so much fun— I don’t even know how to explain it.

  • 5 / 5

Incredible jump and the instructors are very helpful and safety oriented.

  • 5 / 5

Der Fallschirmsprung war super und ist sehr empfehlenswert. Der Ausblick über die Wüste, den atlantischen Ozean und über Swakopmund ist unbezahlbar!

  • 5 / 5

It is the most fun I’ve ever had.

  • 5 / 5

A fantastic time with fun and professional instructors- Also you can't beat the view! Would highly recommend

  • 5 / 5

It was my first skydive and it was amazing.

  • 5 / 5

Si j’avais pu sauter une 2ème fois... et pourtant j’avais bien peur avant de sauter!

  • 5 / 5

A must do for anybody who keeps a bucket list

  • 4.5 / 5

Super nice!