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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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