ACTIVITIES

This guide has been created for the benefit of Cape Luxury Accommodation customers. The ideas mentioned below should help you to get the most out of your stay in the Mother City.  

Would you like us to arrange any of these activities, please don't hesitate to
contact us on 082 48 68 142

 

"The courageous belongs the world"

FIGHTER JET TRIP

South Africa is one of a few places in the world you will be able to fly from just above sea level, up to the stratosphere in less than a few minutes. Not for the faint hearted, we can arrange a trip in a fighter jet for you. You will be flown by a very experienced military trained pilot, pushing you to your physical limits in the ultimate white knuckle experience. This is among the most elite of activities available anywhere in the world.

THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING                                       Price  :  Euro 10,000

Thunder City operates the world’s only twin-engined two-seater (side-by-side) supersonic interceptor, the English Electric Lightning.  Two Rolls Royce Avon 302 turbojets power this amazing aircraft.

This aircraft is the crème-de-la-crème of fighter jets.  The Lightning still holds a number of world climb-to-altitude records and is known for its vertical climb performance, capable of a speed of Mach 2.2 (1500mph), and an Initial climb rate of 50,000 ft/min.


Bae BUCCANEER                                                                         Price  :  Euro 8,000

The British Aerospace Buccaneers are only flown from Thunder City, Cape Town.  This tandem two-seater aggressor is designed for low-level, high-speed attack.  Powered by two Rolls Royce Spey non-afterburning bypass turbofans, these awesome machines perform just below the speed of sound at zero altitude.  

 

 

 HAWKER HUNTER                                                                        Price: Euro 4,250

The Hawker Hunter was originally designed as a superior air fighter which, due to it’s versatility, was easily adapted for air to ground attack and reconnaissance flights.  It is an exceptionally agile two-seater air combat trainer. 

Thunder City has 4 two-seater Hunters that can be used for training, aerobatics, low flying and general flying.  Powered by the Avon 122 series turbojet, this immaculate aircraft allows you to experience high ‘g’ adrenalin performance, like you have never felt before.

Your training includes full briefings on the cockpit management, ejection seat training, oxygen management and other pertinent information to enhance the experiance. All necessary flying kit and equipment supplied.

TANDEM SKYDIVING                                                                       Price: R1400

A 20-minute drive north along the R27, or West Coast road as it's more commonly known, is all it takes for you to be whisked from the Cape Town city centre to a drop zone that boasts one of the best views in the world from altitude.

On a tandem jump, you are strapped to a Tandem Instructor with a special harness that’s attached to a specially designed parachute large enough to support both of you.

After only 15 minutes of ground briefing you will enjoy a spectacular 20 minute aircraft ride, experiencing the finest views of the West Coast, Cape Town, Robben Island and Table Mountain.

Then it's action time! Out the door for a 120mph/200kph freefall, falling about 25-30 seconds from 9,000ft or for about 35-40 seconds from 11,000ft.

The Tandem Instructor opens the parachute at about 5000ft, and a peaceful 3-4 minute parachute ride to the ground follows.

Less than an hour after landing from your Skydive, you could be gazing out at Robben Island from the top of Table Mountain, relaxing on a wine farm in Stellenbosch, or eating seafood in one of the many fine restaurants at the V&A Waterfront.

Areas Visited
Melkbosstrand

Vehicle
Self-transport. Transport can be arranged at an additional cost.

Departure Point and End point
Melkbosstrand

What’s Included
Qualified instructor
All equipment needed
Safety demonstration

 

Shark Diving – Premier Package                                        Price:   R 1300

Shark Cage Diving is one of the most popular activities available in South Africa. It involves boarding a boat from Gansbaai and from, May to August, which is feeding season, heading out to Dyers Island which is 8km off shore.

This is where there is a 60 000 Cape Fur Seal population. This Seal population creates a natural chum slick which attracts Great white Sharks to the area with the promise of a meal.

Once at the island you wait for the predators to approach the boat where upon arrival the skipper will drop the six man cage which is attached to the boat and floats 1 foot above the surface.

You will then enter  the cage and get up close and personal with these massive (2.5m – 6m) sharks. During Spring and Summer from September to February, the boat heads towards the shore of Sandbaai.

This is the Sharks breeding season and while they are more scarce there is still a 90% chance of viewing this great predator.

The equipment you will be using is 5mm diving wetsuits, hoodies, booties and masks. There is no need for air tanks or even snorkels.

Climate
The African sun is very strong. Please use a factor0 sunscreen and wear a hat. You should drink at least 1 litre of water per day to avoid dehydration.

Areas Visited
Gansbaai

Vehicle
Transport in vehicle with aircon and CD player

Departure Point and End point
Pickup and drop off anywhere in the Cape Town city area and Southern Suburbs

What’s Included

• Luxury Air conditioned transport
• Breakfast on arrival
• Snacks on board
• Lunch after dive
• Equipment needed to go into cage
• Transport

ITINERARY

• 5.30am – 6.00am: Pick ups in Cape Town
• 8.00am: Meeting at 34 Main Road
• 8.00am – 8.45am: Breakfast and briefing (overview of day)
• 8.45am: Transfers to Gansbaai Harbour
• 9.00am: Safety/Dive briefing and launch
• 9.45am: Anchor at dive spot and start diving
• 1.00pm - 2.00pm: Return back to Gansbaai harbour
• 1.00pm - 2.00pm: Transfers back to Restaurant
• 2.00pm - 3.00pm: Lunch, handing out of certificates and watch DVD of day
• 4.30pm – 5.30pm: Back in Cape Town

Scuba Diving                                              Price: From R645 per person

One dive package: Cape Fur Seals
Want a unique opportunity to dive with the Cape Fur Seal colony at Duiker Island? Or the Seal colony at Partridge Point?

These playful dog like creatures love to play with divers. They often imitate your movements and dive bomb you during the dive. Cape Town also has a vast array of shipwrecks to dive – why not combine a seal dive and a shipwreck dive?

Additional sightings may include:
Octopus, shy shark and red roman and other species of fish. Should you choose to do the 2 dive package you will also get the opportunity to explore one of the shipwrecks on offer.


Boat charters will be at 11:00 and 13:00. You will need to be at the slipway an hour before launch time to suit up and attend a dive briefing.

One dive package:
R300 for full gear hire (BCD, regulator tank, weights, 7mm wetsuit, booties, fins, mask)
R300 for dive boat charter and experienced Divemaster to brief and lead your dive.
R45 for a dive permit for the marine reserve
Total: R645

Two dive package:
Simply add R300 for additional boat trip and add a Cape Town shipwreck to your log book! Shipwrecks on offer include the Maori which sank over 100 years ago carrying ceramic ware and pipes. And the famous HMS Pelorus which lead the Normandy invasion in World War 2.
Total: R945

Start Point:
Winter – Miller’s Point, Simon’s Town
Summer – Hout Bay Harbour

What’s included:

• Experienced Divemaster
• Dive boat charter
• All equipment
• Water & Snacks
• Permit for reserve

What’s excluded:
Transport (can be arranged at additional cost)

What to bring:

• Diving card / logbook
• Swimsuit
• Suncream
• Warm top
• If doing 2 dives, bring packed lunch

What to expect:
Kelp forests, Cape Fur Seals, other marine life

Each dive from start to finish will take approximately 2.5 hours

 

Tandem Paragliding                                                              Price  :  Zar 850

With Instructor - No prior paragliding experience is required.   Passengers are seated and strapped into a harness that is attached to the pilot. The only passenger input required  is a little run on take-off and landing.  Passengers wear a flight.  Passengers are required to sign anndemnity form and flying is undertaken entirely at their own risk.   No under 14’s allowed.
 
Passenger transport to and from the site can be arranged.
 
The average flight lasts for about 15 -20 minutes.  All flights are weather dependent. The sites that are generally flown are Haystacks, Meer en Dal Wine Farm, Llandudno, Lion's Head, Signal Hill, Sir Lowry's Pass, Hermanus and Franschhoek.                                                  
 

The direction and strength of the wind determines where we would be flying from.  It is always best to give us a couple of days to choose the best weather and site.  This is an instructory flight and you are flown with an experienced Paragliding Instructor.Passengers to bring their own water, sun block and a warm jacket. 

Cost of a flight is R850.00 per person.  For an additional R100.00 the pilot can take onboard photographs of you in flight.  Payment to be in cash once the flight has been completed.

 

Winelands Tour                                                        Price :  R 590 per adult

This is a full day tour from Cape Town into the nearby world famous Winelands. Your first stop will be in Paarl for an educational cellar tour of the famous KWV Cellars as well as a wine tasting. The second stop is in Franschoek where you will visit the old quaint vineyard of Chamonix.

A winelands tour is not complete without a stop in Stellenboch, the second oldest town in South Africa and home to the most national monuments of any town in South Africa here you will have the opportunity to walk the oak tree lined avenues taking in the charm and beautiful Cape-Dutch architecture. The Stellenbosch wine tasting is done at Tokara, a vineyard with one of the most captivating wineland views.

Start Time:      09:30
Duration:        8 H

Vehicle
Luxury air conditioned transport

What’s Included:
Qualified Guide
All transport
3 wine tastings including a cellar tour
Outdoor light picnic
Walk around ‘old Stellenbosch’ musem complex

What’s excluded
All items of a personal nature
Pick up and drop off point
Any where in Cape Town or the southern suberbs