International Gliding Camp

Gariep Dam
International Gliding Camp

If you want to enjoy sun-filled gliding days during December and January, then the yearly Midwaters Gliding Event at Garip Dam is for you.

Situated halfway between Cape Town and Johannesburg, in the semi desert of the Karoo, Midwaters offers luxurious accommodation at the Aventura Resort, on the banks of the mighty Garip Dam, overlooking the Yacht basin.
The airfield, with two tarred runways, is a five minute drive away.

Weather conditions for gliding are amongst the best in the world, and normally every day is a gliding day. The adjoining village offers a full infrastructure, including medical facilities.
Every year, for at least 11 years, this camp for glider pilots has been held, and many record flights, both local and international have been made from this site.

These include flights by Helmut Fischer and Klaus Holighaus, and many others.

The airfield offers avgas and oxygen, and two tug aircraft are available during the event.
There are a few gliders available for hire, but ideally you should plan to bring your own. We will give full assistance with the transportation of your glider to South Africa and we also offer an exchange trip to Bitterwasser for 6 days.

When you have finished gliding, why not consider a trip to Victoria Falls, Cape Town or the Kruger National Park?

Contact us for details!