DESCRIPTION

Only site that works near CT when there is a strong prevailing SE. SE light. Tucked away in the corner of the Ceres valley, Gydo can sometimes escape the SE winds that are lashing the rest of the Cape. On a thermal day, one can climb out from this low pass to the majestic heights of Waboomberg, though it is difficult.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- thermals

weather

In summer, a strong W wind rushes towards the desert by the afternoon, making Gydo unsafe and very turbulent - get away early. Power lines criss-cross the landing area. � Turbulent in a SW wind.

access

to Worcester, R43 to Ceres, turn left in Ceres towards 'Prince Alfred's Hamlet', and continue on this road until you climb up the Gydo Pass. Park where the road does its last wide right-hand bend, overlooking the Ceres Valley.