Skydiving in Swakopmund
Skydiving - A breathtaking adrenaline activity in Namibia
The tandem skydiving tour is an adrenaline-pumping activity offered in Swakopmund. The skydiving is organized by the experienced and well-organized activity operator “Ground Rush Adventures”.
Ground Rush Adventures from Swakopmund offers several exciting tandem skydiving opportunities for guests. No prior knowledge of skydiving is necessary, just a bit of courage is required.
Ground Rush Adventures began tandem skydiving for tourists in Namibia back in 1997. To date, the activity provider has carried out over 130,000 tandem skydives in Swakopmund, with an impeccable safety record.
Specifications
- Skydiving with different options
Tandem skydiving options
Two jump heights with different lengths of free fall are offered for skydiving in Swakopmund:
- 10,000 feet altitude (about 3050 meters) with 35 seconds of free fall
- 12,000 feet altitude (about 3650 meters) with 45 seconds of free fall
Additional options for the tandem skydive in Swakopmund
- Booking a cameraman for personal skydiving video
- Booking a cameraman and additional booking of an extra camera for the tandem jump instructor
- Combo option option 2 with additional t-shirt
Video and photo material is made available via a Dropbox link. You will receive the material within 24-48 hours. Please let us know if you would like to book an additional option. We will take this into account in your estimate!
Itinerary of the skydiving over the Namib
- You will be picked up from your accommodation and taken to the runway, where other skydivers may already be waiting for their skydiving tour. Alternatively, you can come to the airfield yourself.
- At the airport you fill out an indemnity form
- You will then receive an introduction to tandem skydiving and you can optionally (but highly recommended) book additional options (see additional options).
- You will be called and provided with the necessary equipment for skydiving.
- You will then be assigned a skydiving instructor and the actual flight and skydiving will begin.
- The sightseeing flight begins and the aircraft flies to the desired skydiving altitude.
- Together with your tandem instructor you jump out of the plane and the free fall begins.
- After a few seconds, the parachute opens and you float down for about seven minutes.
- At the end you land gently in the Namib Desert.
- You will be brought back to your accommodation or, if you came by vehicle, you can leave immediately after landing. Get the adrenaline out of your legs a bit beforehand.
The complete tour lasts between two and three hours.
More information about skydiving over the Namib Desert
Own cameras: Your own camera equipment may be used on the plane, but for safety reasons not during the skydive!
Fitness and maximum weight: For safety reasons, Ground Rush Adventures has a weight limit of 100kg.
Clothing: Shorts or pants and a t-shirt. Depending on the weather, a jacket is also advisable. It is best to wear shoes that cannot be lost during the skydive, no flip-flops. Barefoot is okay too.
Minimum age/children: There is no minimum or maximum age, although a child must be large enough to be securely fixed in the safety belt. For those under 18 years of age, Ground Rush Adventures requires written parental consent
Companions: A person who accompanies you can fly with you on the plane, even if they don't want to jump themself. This must be booked in advance. Please let us know. The short sightseeing flights over the Namib Desert are also worthwhile if you don't want to do a skydive.
Scenic flight over the Namib Desert
In any case, skydiving over the Namib Desert includes a sightseeing flight until the sky-diving height is reached, with guaranteed unique views of the Atlantic Ocean and the adjacent dune belt of the Namib, the oldest desert in the world. The view of the coastal town of Swakopmund is also impressive. Even if you don't want to skydive yourself, but only want to accompany with a tandem sky diver, the tour is worth it.
Rates
| Type | 2024 |
| 01.01.24 - 31.12.24 | |
| 10.000 Feet | N$ 4500 |
| 12.000 Feet | N$ 5500 |
| The Rates are per person | |
Booking enquiry
It’s our pleasure to book this activity for you. You will have no additional costs as we charge the public rates. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
