Parasailing in Mauritius

Ever wondered how the aerial view of the tropical island Mauritius will look like? The answer is - picturesque. The turquoise blue water, magnificent beaches with white sand, water villas and the rich flora are some of the good things about the island that contribute to its enchanting beauty. Mauritius is a well-known tourist destination famous for its adventure sports. Now if you are an adventure enthusiast, then we recommend you indulge into another touristy thing while you are in Mauritius which will also give you the perfect adrenaline rush as you enjoy the surreal beauty of the island. Paragliding in Mauritius will allow you to spread your wings and take over the clear sky and enjoy the majestic views of the island with a bird's eye view.

Mauritius is blessed with mesmerising beaches which also gives tourists an advantage of having multiple locations for paragliding. Some of the famous paragliding spots on the island are Pieter Both, le Pouce, Tourelle de Tamarin, Trou d'eau Douce, Grand Bay, Belle Mare and Mahebourg. These spots offer the facility for Tandem Paragliding which will give you the luxury of enjoying the best panoramic views of the island. The flight duration is not fixed and hence, can be changed as per the participant's requests.

If you are an experienced paragliding pilot and do not require supervision, the operators will lead you to the best take-off sites on the island from where you can choose the level of difficulty for your paragliding adventure. Whether you want to fly near the seashore to admire the dancing waves or you want to take off over some other part of the island, it depends entirely upon your training and will to seek out new and varied experiences.

Paragliding Operators in Mauritius

Several operators in Mauritius provide the paragliding equipment for the interested participants. These operators also provide training for participants at different levels such as introductory and mid-level training. You must also know that the wings for paragliding are available in various sizes for participants of different levels which are rented out to the tourists.

Paragliding Mauritius
Notre Dame, Pamplemousses, Mauritius
Contact no: +230 58528161

Vertical World
Po Box 289, Curepipe, Mauritius
Contact no: +230 6975430

Mauritius Skiandfly
Contact no: +61405174027

Tips and Things to Note before Paragliding 

Paragliding is enthralling as it involves going up above the land some hundreds and thousands of meters, but at the same time, it is also necessary that you take some crucial steps that will double the fun in the sky.

Some of the safety tips and key pointers about paragliding in Mauritius are given below:

• Check your safety gear and paragliding equipment thoroughly before flying.
• Do not become over-confident and take the safety measures for granted if you have the prior experience of paragliding.
• Do not try any new manoeuvres near the ground or just because you saw a movie character do so. Remember that life is not a movie and one wrong step can sabotage the whole adventure.
• Do not shy away from admitting if you require training. For a safe landing, training is extremely important.
• The minimum age of any paragliding participant should be eight years whereas the individual's body weight should not exceed 90 kg.
• Wear tight-fitting clothes otherwise; your clothing might be an interference during your flight with the high speed of the wind.
• Ensure to tie your shoelaces tightly and if you have long hair, tie them neatly in a bun.
• You will be given a life jacket before you take off. Make sure that the life jacket is zipped correctly.

To explore the real magnificence of Mauritius, you must indulge in the tropical flying adventure and discover this diverse tourist destination as you venture out on the thrilling adventure of paragliding. With numerous flying locations for paragliding throughout the island, tourists do not really have to wait for their turn in long queues to have an enthralling day. So, whether you want to fly to have an aerial view of the island or want to advance your flying skills, Mauritius is the place to have a gala time with trained pilots. With the proper training and experience, paragliding in Mauritius can be a memorable experience. Have an enjoyable experience!