Gliding - Bitterwasser Travel

Best Gliding Site of the World

You will find exceptionally good conditions. The weather here is exceptionally good and it is not for nothing that Bitterwasser is considered the "best gliding site of the world" . However, flying in Namibia is very different from flying in Central Europe.
Best Gliding Site of the World

As far as the wings will carry on 3.000.000 sqm flying area international pilots will find best conditions for outstanding flight performances.
Best Gliding Site of the World

We will be happy to assist you in finding a glider. Most of the glider charter in Bitterwasser is through private individuals or companies.
Simply The Best

The new Bitterwasser promo video.

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Quicklinks

Charter a glider
Briefing for pilots
Flying site & Approach procedure
Flight booking
Flying

in Namibia

**The best Gliding Site of the World*.**

You will find exceptionally good conditions. The weather here is exceptionally good! (*quote Bruno Gantenbrink after his first stay in Bitterwasser).
Airfield

As far as the wings will carry on 3.000.000 sqm flying area international pilots will find best conditions for outstanding flight performances.
Information for pilots

Flying in Namibia is very different from flying in Central Europe. This information should help you to make your stay in Bitterwasser as pleasant and above all as safe as possible.
Glider charter

We are happy to assist you in finding an aircraft. Most of the aircraft - charter in Bitterwasser runs through private individuals or companies.