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Cape Canopy Tour forms part of Canopy Tours that built Africa’s first ever Canopy Tour® at Tsitsikamma in 2001.

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• Conservation through adventure
• Local guides offer a world-class experience
• Patience to push your boundaries and reach new heights
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Cape Canopy Tour is only an hour’s drive from Cape Town International Airport.

• Take the N2 to Elgin
• Turn off to Elgin / Grabouw (opposite Peregrine Farmstall - 50km from Cape Town Airport / 40km from Caledon)
• Turn onto the R321 towards Villiersdorp / Franschhoek 
• Follow the R321 up the mountain for 11km to the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
• Enter Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve on your left
• You have arrived at the home of the Cape Canopy Tour!

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Cape Canopy Tour offers a range of ziplining experiences that include:

• Half-Day Zipline and 4X4 Adventure - Shared Tour
• Half-Day Zipline and 4X4 Adventure - Private Tour

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“Cape Canopy Tour gave us an unforgettable experience in the Hottentots Holland Mountains. This is one of my top three favourite ziplines in South Africa! The staff are professional and very knowledgeable about the nature reserve. The guides have had years of experience in the reserve, and it shows. I would highly recommend it to anyone, even if scared of heights. The guides ensure proper processes are followed and put you at ease, allowing you to soak up the beautiful surroundings.”   Abduraghmaan Van Oordt

“We went on a Cape Canopy Tour for a father and daughters adventure day. Our guides were friendly, professional and funny. They made us feel safe. We will recommend this to everyone.”   Geri Fortune

“What an experience! I went on a Cape Canopy Tour with my family, and it was a great outing. Getting to see nature from this point of view was incredible and truly breathtaking. Our tour guides were amazing and added humour to our morning while helping those with a fear of heights get through it. I highly recommend doing this.”  Jodie Pienaar

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Glide in the soaring hills of Elgin apple country! Pick up by a private vehicle and qualified tour guide is provided from your accommodation anywhere around Cape town. You will witness the plethora of the mountainous Elgin region while you zipline over her stunning and pristine mountains and forest. There are also moderate hikes in between that makes you appreciate the geology of the Cape folded belt mountain range more than from the comfort of a motor vehicle. Qualified and professional guides will escort you all the way and tell stories about this beautiful region of Elgin and beyond.

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• Bring comfortable shoes and no sandals.It is also advisable to bring sunscreen.
• Pickup from Cape town
• Drop off in Cape town
• Zipline fee
• Light lunch
• 1 bottled water per person
• Gratuity (optional)
• Experience Type:   Day tour / activity (Private)
• Booking In Advance:   Cut off: 1 day
• Duration:   8 hours
• Difficulty:   Challenging
• Supported Accessibility:   Stroller or pram
• Categories:   Adventure, Hiking, Family friendly, Group friendly, Outdoor
• Live tour guide:   English , French, Portuguese

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Bookings are fully refundable up to the time of the event.

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

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Depart from Cape Town city and travel to the Elgin Valley. Enjoy the beautiful scenic landscapes from within the Cape Nature Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, enjoy welcome drinks and refreshments as well as a safety briefing.

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Ziplining in Elgin

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• Time slots for Zipline: 9 am, 9:30 am, 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am 12 pm, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm. On your booking form when you book online there will be an option where you can select your preferred time slot.
• Time slot selected might not be guaranteed / available. Should it happen that the time slot you have selected is not available we will let you know immediately and advise alternative time(s) available.
• Meeting time is 30 min prior to your booked time. Eg. If you are booked for 10 am , you need to be there by 9:30 am.

The Ziplining/Canopy tour is situated in a World Heritage Site within CapeNature’s Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, located in the scenic Elgin Valley. It is a system of cables and platforms that allows guests to explore this previously inaccessible ecosystem, with breath-taking views. This eco-tourism activity not only allows people to enter and experience the Cape-fold mountains at their best, but is also a platform to raise awareness of the beauty of the plant and wildlife species surrounding them.

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Details The tour consists of eleven thrilling slides, some over 300m long, each ending on a platform constructed on the cliffs and fynbos covered mountain slopes above the Riviersonderend Gorge. A unique suspension bridge between a narrow sandstone ravine high above a spectacular double waterfall is guaranteed to be one of the unforgettable highlights of the tour. The tour is a fully guided nature experience with a strong emphasis on client comfort and safety. Two trained guides will accompany each group on the 4-5 hour tour. They will provide information about the endemic fynbos and geology of this unique World Heritage Site. Included in the tour is a 4x4 journey through the nature reserve, refreshments on one of the cliff-side platforms as well as a light lunch afterwards. The Canopy Tour is suitable for almost all ages (5 –75years is the recommended limit) and will operate in most weather conditions (rain gear is provided).

Arrangements Duration: Approx 4½ - 5 hours. When: 7 Days a week. Where: Elgin, Western Cape. What to Wear: You should wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear. Open sandals are not suitable as they will simply fall off. Shorts or long pants are fine but mini-skirts are not. Running shoes, takkies, and veldskoene are perfect and strap-on sandals will do. Warm clothes especially in winter time — weather in the Cape can be unpredictable, especially up in the mountains. Rain gear will be provided in wet weather. Things to Bring: Warm clothes - weather in the Cape can be unpredictable up in the mountains. If it’s warm, sunblock and a hat are advised. Comfortable clothes and shoes. You are welcome to bring a backpack, just keep it light and small as we want you to be comfortable. Your camera or you can use your smart phone, just remember it will be at your own risk. What to expect: Coffee Shop - There is a small coffee shop at reception area where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, join the free wifi or purchase additional drinks and snacks for your tour. Please note that there is no restaurant on site, so unfortunately we are not able to cater for specialized dietary requirements. Optional Video - if and when possible, zipline will do their best to take a video of you, but please don't rely on this as your only memory. If all goes well, they will email you the video after the tour. This is not included in the tour price.

Requirements Minimum Age: 5 years Children need to be able to fit safely into our child's harness. Smaller/younger children are taken tandem with one of our guides. They may NOT go tandem with their parents. Unfortunately we do not allow babies, even if they are in a kangaroo pouch. Tandems - If there will be any children under the age of 9 years on your tour, or if anyone on your group requests to go in tandem with a guide, please be sure to advise us via email so that we are able to make arrangements. Pregnancy Policy: Moms to be: We apologise – due to the bumpy 4x4 ride, this tour is not for you while you are pregnant. Minimum Height: N/A Maximum Height: N/A Fitness Level: Average/Moderate Qualifications: N/A Minimum Weight: N/A Maximum Weight: 120.0 kg Please note that if you weigh over 120kg, but you’re fit and in good shape, it is likely that your body shape will fit comfortably in the harness with no problems at all. Certification: None Required Experience Level: No Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions Inclusions:

• CapeNature Park Fees
• A return 4x4 trip
• Fully Nature Guided Tour along 13 elevated platforms

Exclusions:

• A personalised video ( optional extra )
• Please ensure you arrive 15-30 min prior to your tour time. Vehicles run on rotation, and thus need to ensure all tours start promptly. As a result, zipline will unfortunately not be able to wait or hold up tours for guests that arrive late. It is guests’ responsibility to arrive on time, no refunds will be given in the event of a missed tour.
• There is a small coffee shop at the reception area where you may purchase additional drinks and snacks if they require.
• Clients are advised that the tour includes a 1km hike out afterwards and a bumpy 4x4 trip to the top of the mountain and back. A moderate level of fitness is therefore required.
• If you have any medical conditions, and are unsure, please contact your doctor before the time.
• This is an adventure activity, therefore we have a strict no drinking prior to the tour policy. We reserve the right to prevent guests suspected of alcohol consumption from joining the tour.

Booking conditions General/Standard cancellation policy

• Cancellation outside 14 days prior to tour date: 100% credit as Travel Credit / 95% refund
• Cancellation 14-7 days prior to tour date: 100% credit as Travel Credit / 80% refund
• Cancellation 3-6 days prior to tour date: 50% refund
• Cancellation 2 days prior to tour date, late arrivals or “no show”: No refund / Full fee charged

* The general / standard cancellation policy applies to all products excluding specific Packages, Kruger Tours and Private/Custom made tours.

* All transaction / transfer fees and/or forex conversion costs charged by the banks during the refund process will be billed to you (client).

* Refunds and Travel Credit values are calculated in our local ZAR (South African Rand) currency. Transaction values in your own currency could be affected due to bank fees and currency exchange fluctuations. Refunds are usually made back to the original source of payment method.

* The Travel Credit option may be selected up till 7 days prior to your start / departure date. The travel credit should be used within a 24 month period from the issue date unless stated otherwise. Where a travel credit option is selected, payment in FULL must be made to Cape Xtreme if the booking was made through a Travel Agent. Please be advised that a travel credit is selected instead of a cancellation charge and will result in no refunds being issued. After the travel credit has been selected no further alterations can be made / no refunds will be issued should you make any changes again.

* Please be sure to read through our full terms & conditions here: www.capextreme.com/terms

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Cape Canopy Tour in the Elgin Valley, an award-winning adventure activity, is located in a World Heritage Site within Cape Nature’s Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve - a mere 1 hr from Cape Town.

It is a system of cables and platforms with breath-taking views, that allows guests to explore their limits in a previously inaccessible ecosystem. This bucket list activity consists of an exhilarating 4x4 journey through the nature reserve, then soar through the air on eleven thrilling slides, some over 300m long. Each zipline ends on a platform constructed on the cliffs and fynbos covered mountain slopes above the Riviersonderend Gorge.

A unique suspension bridge constructed between a narrow sandstone ravine above a spectacular double waterfall is guaranteed to be one of the unforgettable highlights of the tour.

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Cape Canopy Tour

• A return 4x4 trip
• Fully Nature Guided Tour along 13 elevated platforms
• Two fully trained professional guides
• All gear and equipment
• Small groups (maxiumum of 8-9 guests per time slot)
• Entry/Admission - Cape Canopy Tour
• Meal and Drinks - available to purchase as an optional extra
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off - available as an optional extra for 2 guests or more
• Cape Canopy Tour, Forestry Rd, Grabouw, 7160, South Africa Cape Canopy Tour, Hottentots-Holland Nature Reserve, R321, Grabouw, Cape Town, 7160, South Africa
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Booking essential
• Minimum Age 5 years old
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Cape Canopy Tour Forestry Rd, Grabouw, 7160, South Africa Cape Canopy Tour, Hottentots-Holland Nature Reserve, R321, Grabouw, Cape Town, 7160, South Africa See address & details
• 1 Cape Canopy Tour Stop: 5 hours - Admission included Guests will arrive at base camp where they check in at our reception and then move into our briefing room to begin their safety briefing. Guests are then equipped with full body harnesses, helmets and gear for their tour.  The tour starts with a stunning 30min 4x4 drive through the Nature Reserve.  Two trained guides will accompany each group on the 4 hour tour, they will provide information about the endemic fynbos and geology of this unique World Heritage Site.   Guests will enjoy eleven thrilling slides, some over 300m long, each ending on a platform constructed on the cliffs above the Riviersonderend Gorge.  A unique suspension bridge between a narrow sandstone ravine high above a spectacular double waterfall is guaranteed to be one of the unforgettable highlights of the tour.   After the slides, there is 1km, relatively steep, hike back up to the 4x4 vehicles which will take guests down to base camp again.   We will operate in most weather conditions. Minimum age is 5yrs old. Read more
• You'll return to the starting point

• Toxismuts 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Cape Canopy Tour zip lining for my 50th birthday gift! What a super cool experience, so exhilarating with breath taking views and we were looked after by amazing guides! Always good to be pushed outside your comfort zone, loved it! Read more Written April 29, 2024
• safwaana2018 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Marvelous The views were epic, I highky recommend this for anyone regardless of age. Just be reminded that there is a 1km up hill hike to pickup point, so wear good shoes for this event. Read more Written April 28, 2024
• Wglen87 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Day A fantastic experience and a must if you are in the area. Super friendly staff who are well trained and excellent at what they do. Our guides So So and Gummy were excellent from start to finish. Highly recommended activity. Read more Written April 3, 2024
• tingom1 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best experience If you want exciting activities that will give adrenaline rush this is one of them. Very good for nature lovers. Beautiful mountains landscape Read more Written March 30, 2024
• roberteM3779GB 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent guides! The experience was wonderful. The time went by so fast. It was a "can't miss" adventure. The views are insane. The whole idea is insane. You wonder how anybody got the idea to zip here but you are glad they did! You zip 11 lines but it feels like you were there only 15 minutes, the time flys. The guides are fun yo be with but are still professional and safety conscience. Read more Written March 9, 2024
• janetbE1134KW 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Our guides Elvis and Lazzi were just great. So patient, top marks for safety and always ready to make it fun. 10/10 Guides were amazing. Thank you Elvis and Lazzi. Safety came first. Always with smiles and laughter. Amazing views. A little windy at times so be prepared for that Read more Written March 7, 2024
• Kelly B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles DO THIS! It is an incredible experience! This was one of our favorite days in South Africa. We traveled with our four kids ages 18 to 26. The views were incredible, the guides were entertaining, the equipment was updated, everything about the day is highly recommended. The guides were very in tune to my son was special-needs and his fears. After his first two jumps, they realized he wanted to quit and turn around. They had an incredible partnership between the two of them and made my son choose to stay. They were able to ride tandem with him for every ride following. We did all think the one km hike at the end seemed a lot longer, but probably because it is uphill. Just be prepared. Read more Written March 4, 2024
• Shirley_md_memories 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Possibly one of my top 3 adventures, wow and or the more special doing this with family I am going to be honest this is a one where I said to myself what have I booked us into but wow highlight of an amazing South African holiday. Recommended this adventure by our South African friends. Went with myself and family , husband and 3 kids. Bumpy well so I thought getting to the place , friendly reception and some other adventurers had just returned and were buzzing. Went through safety talk and then kitted up. We had 2 guides Ngoni and Ronwill and off we went off road . This is possibly the most bumpiest drive going through a valley and slow climb up the mountain. I am not great with heights so there was a lot of eyes closed as we headed up along side mountain tracks. When we got to the top the realisation of what we were about to do hit home. As my youngest was so light it was decided for the first few zips Ronwill would ‘Uber her across. At all times Ronwill and Ngoni were on point with safety , reminding us of how to position when zipping , on the platforms. Massive shout out to Ngoni and Ronwill, they relaxed our nerves, particularly mine and made us laugh so much . They have walkie-talkies and constantly in touch and we loved the nicknames that they gave us all. There were times when I wasn’t ready and the guides were so patient. As a family this was the best adventure and I still can’t believe we did it . Ngoni and Ronwill, thank you Read more Written March 3, 2024
• ws21 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome Great half day adventure in the breath-taking beautiful mountains . Great guides and overall experience was exceptional . Highly recommended Read more Written February 8, 2024
• tazminf2019 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing experience in the most gorgeous setting! I miss it and Cape Town so much. The most amazing experience with the friendliest guides. It was so beautiful and cloudy in the morning, opening up throughout our experience. I highly recommend. Thank you so much guys!!! Read more Written February 7, 2024
• Flyer47421793885 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Gotta go Fly Awesome experience!! We'll be back! Staff know their stuff - very encouraging! Bring your own, extra water when it hot out! Read more Written January 27, 2024
• ManagerMetroHassakan 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Must do This was the most amazing experience. Guides were well trained, informative, and ultra friendly. Everything was so well organized. Never mind the gob smackingly beautiful fyn bos and thrill of the zip lines. We can’t wait to go again! Read more Written January 4, 2024
• Companion51245299155 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Unforgettable mountain experience Highly recommend. It's several adrenalin adventures rolled into one. All in the most exquisite natural scenery. Read more Written December 29, 2023
• Road494338 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun in the most The staff is professional and their excitement is infectious. The ziplining was great fun and allowed us to experience the breathtaking beauty on the display in the nature reserve! Read more Written December 29, 2023
• amyjS3628II 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Thrilling Heights and Exceptional Guides: A Zip Line Adventure to Remember! I had an incredible time on the zip line, making it one of the best experiences I’ve had. Brandon and Soso, our guides, were absolutely amazing. Their expertise and enthusiasm added a whole new dimension to the adventure. The breathtaking views combined with their friendly guidance made it an unforgettable day. I highly recommend this zip line, and I can’t wait to do it again! Read more Written December 26, 2023

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A brand new breathtaking zipline adventure awaits under an hour’s drive from Cape Town

It’s been a while coming, but in early August 2014, a high-as-the-heavens canopy tour opened to the public in the mountains of the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve in Elgin, a region that lies only a short one-hour highway glide away from the built-up skeleton of the city. Of course, the mere addition of this spectacular zipline activity to the Western Cape’s repertoire is exciting enough, but the real drawcard is that it gives locals and tourists the chance to explore an untouched, untarnished part of the province that was previously completely unreachable (it’s not even possible to hike here).

“It’s really quite surreal,” sums up Ryan Larkman, co-founder of the Cape Canopy Tour. “You’ve got a bird’s-eye view of the spectacular scenery...you look to one side and there’s a waterfall, look to the other side and there’s a steep cliff face.”

Eleven stainless steel slides (some up to 320m in length) and one lofty suspension bridge connect 13 wooden platforms that are built into rocky precipices never before seen by man, and thrill-seekers and nature lovers can spend a few solid hours soaring over pristine gorges and far-below running rivers that sit like sweet unspoiled secrets in one of the most stunning, well-preserved parts of South Africa.

And appreciating the breathtaking surrounds is as much a part of the whole experience as the fun and excitement of flying through the clouds from one escarpment to the next. For this reason, the excursion is led by at least two professional guides from the local community who chat to patrons throughout the tour about the history of the area and the fauna and flora that unfolds in front of them.

“It’s not just about the slide; it’s an intimate guided nature experience,” says Ryan, adding, “People mustn’t think of it as just a zip line, but as a whole tour.”

Of course, the chaperons are also there to ensure guests’ safety, an issue that’s taken very seriously throughout the expedition. All adventurers are harnessed up and given an in-depth briefing before they’re taken up to the tippy-top of the often snow-capped mountains, all the equipment, which adheres to the highest safety standards, is regularly checked and double-checked and all kiddies are asked to ride in tandem with guides to keep them extra secure.

Speaking of kids, anyone as young as five or six can do the tour, as long as they fit comfortably into a harness. And on the other side of the age spectrum, grans and grandpas of 80 and above are welcome – they just need to be able to manage the 1-km trek out of the valley and back to the 4x4 after all the slipping and sliding is done.

The walk back should be easy, though, considering there’s extra motivation to return to reception: a tasty lunch (it’s included in the tour price) awaits groups back at base camp. So, once zip liners have worked up quite the appetite from all the adrenaline, they can bring the experience to a close with food fit for an explorer while overlooking the very valley they sailed over just moments before.

Tip: Be sure to bring along comfy shoes for the walking – avoid wearing flip-flops as these will likely fall off while you’re sliding. Also, make sure you have warm clothes on you as even on the sunniest days it can still be chilly up in the mountain peaks.

The Bill: The Cape Canopy Tour costs R595p/p, and this price includes snacks, lunch and a park conservation fee of R40. This fee is waivered for Wild Card holders, who then only have to pay R555.

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8am (first tour leaves) – 2pm (last tour leaves) (tours are roughly four hours in length, so those departing in the last group at 2pm can expect to return around 6pm)

Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve | R321 | Elgin Valley | +27 (0)21 300 0501

Keen for a more relaxed nature experience? Consider a visit to the new treetop canopy walkway at Kirstenbosch .

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Zipline Cape Town | Canopy Tours in and Around the Mother City

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Canopy tours in Cape Town are one of the most popular adventure activities in and around the Mother City. Whizzing over forests and waterfalls is an experience you won’t soon forget! There are many places you can zipline in the Western Cape, so it all depends on how far you want to travel from your luxury Cape Town accommodation , and the types of scenery you want to experience.

You can create these experiences with Cape Canopy Tours which have a few ziplining tours throughout the Western Cape, or you can enjoy a tour by numerous other companies. Here’s what you can expect from a canopy tour in the Western Cape.

What is Ziplining?

Ziplining often referred to as an aerial runway, is a pulley that slides along a thick cable. This cable is angled at a slope to give riders the momentum to gain incredible speeds. If you’re looking to enjoy incredible views, while travelling at speeds of up to 90 kilometres per hour, then ziplining might just be for you.

Is Ziplining Safe?

Ziplining is incredibly safe. In fact, it’s one of the safest adventure activities around. At each and every one of the ziplining venues mentioned below, you’ll be fully kitted out with a safety harness as well as a helmet.

Ziplining tours always provide a guide to follow you along the route, to ensure everyone follows safety protocols and has a great time. Having a knowledgeable guide with you puts your mind at peace, and allows you to focus on the adventure at hand.

Where to Go Ziplining Near Cape Town

Here’s exactly where you should be going to experience ziplining in and around the Mother City.

Ziplining Cape Town

Ziplining in SIlvermine Estate is perfect for first-timers. Why? Because the ziplines aren’t located too high up, eliminating the chance of experiencing vertigo. But you’ll still feel the rush of whizzing through the air at great speeds.

The tours are run by SA forest adventures , who also offer conference services, a restaurant, and other team-building activities on-site. This site is easily accessible to those within Cape Town, but for tourists, it may be easier to take the hop-on hop-off red bus to the location.

Zipline Ceres

Ceres Zip Slide Adventures takes place in the Schurweberg Mountains just below the Koekedouw Dam. These eight slides stretch for 1.4 kilometres and range in length, between 100 and 290 kilometres long. Located just an hour and a half from Cape Town, this is a great ziplining option for those who don’t want to venture too far from the city.

Elgin Zipline

Located a mere hour from the Mother City, Cape Canopy Tours provides a scenic zipline adventure through the Elgin Valley (near Grabouw). Expect stunning vistas and mountainscapes as you whizz over the natural fynbos.

During the adventure, you’ll scale the Hottentots Holland Mountains while taking in an exciting aerial perspective of the surrounding landscape. The area which you will be ziplining through was a previously inaccessible portion of the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve – so there’s something a little more exclusive about this adventure.

Zipline Mossel Bay

The Mossel Bay Zipline is the longest over-ocean zip line in the world. You’ll glide over the ocean for 1100 metres (that’s 1.1 kilometres just in case you missed it). While taking on this adrenaline-fueled adventure over the glistening waters of the bay, you’ll reach up to 90km/h.

Located four and a half hours from Cape Town, this zipline gives you a birds-eye view of caves, the ocean, and even the local wildlife; most commonly seagulls, seals, and sharks.

Something that only adds to the fun of this thrilling experience is the chance that you might get absolutely soaked along the way. During high tides and stormy weather, it’s not uncommon for zipliners to glide straight through a wave. So don’t forget to pack a spare set of clothes.

Final Thoughts on Ziplining in Cape Town

The Mother City has plenty of adventures to offer, ziplining is just yet another feather in the city’s cap. With Cape Town offering such beautiful views (in the city and in its surrounding areas), there’s truly no better way to enjoy them, for adrenaline junkies that is .

So if you’re up for the thrill, be sure to book a guided ziplining tour in or around Cape Town for a heart-pumping experience.

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Slide on cables down mountain slopes over valleys, waterfalls, tree tops and breathtaking parts of mother nature.

We offer 3 great locations.

Head into the mountains and forests and be in the company of soaring eagles. Slide on cables down mountain slopes, over valleys, waterfalls, tree tops and breathtaking parts of mother nature in a very unique way.

Cape Town Grabouw Caledon

1.5-4.5 Hours

<120kg/265lbs

After only a 1 hour drive from Cape Town you head out into the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. A previously inaccessible and prestine part of this World Heritage Site. After a safety briefing and kitting up you are transported in a 4x4 vehicle high up into the mountain. Two guides will help you to hook up to the cable and start the thrill of a lifetime. Slide past waterfalls and through valleys from 13 platforms on cables of up to 320m long. The 2 professional guides will provide strict safety while enlightening you with educational facts about the nature and geology of the area. After the last slide there is a short hike back to the vehicle that will take you back to enjoy a light meal at the base camp.

Return 4x4 Trip

Fully guided trip (13 platforms, 11 slides and a swing bridge)

A snack stop on route (Biscuit and Juice/Hot Chocolate)

Rain gear if needed.

4-4.5 hours

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>> Compulsory conservation fee - R100

>> Personalised video of the tour - R100

>> “Thirst for Adventure” 750ml aluminium bottle - R120 (clips to your harness, for water on your tour)

>> Canopy Tour souvenir buff - R100 (may be worn under helmet, in place of hairnet)

>> Transport from Cape Town can be arranged Please contact us for more details.

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Constantia Neck - Cape Town

Ideally situated in Cape Town and accessible from all major transport routes including the Hop-on, Hop-off City Sightseeing bus.

On arrival the guides will welcome you and give you a brief introduction on what to expect. A full safety briefing and demonstration will put you at ease before the drive into the mountain in a 4x4 vehicle. The Zipline experience offers you a tour of the cables starting high in the mountain and slowly descending down the slopes. The platforms offer visitors the most amazing panoramic views of Cape Town. The tour itself consists of 7 cables totalling one of Africa`s longest Zipline Tours with +- 2.3 Kilometers in total. The Highest Cable from the ground in the canyon is 155 meters from the canyon floor.

1h 30m Depends on group size

(15 Dec - 15 Jan = R960 )

Caledon Tree Top Ziplines is an exhilarating adventure destination nestled in the lush wilderness of Caledon, a picturesque town in the Overberg, just 1h30min drive from Cape Town. This thrilling attraction offers visitors a chance to soar through the treetops, providing an unforgettable experience amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the region.

Twelve cables that varies between 8-18 meters above the ground gives you amazing views of the forest. The cables range from 60-200 meters in length. Two experience guides will help you glide from platform to platform. With a safe braking system you control the speed you travel at creating either a fast adrenaline experience or just a slow leisurely glide.

2 hours Depending on the group size

Operating Times

• Monday - Sunday

09:30 - 16:00

09:00-14:00

08:00 - 16:00

All safety equipment

Professional instructions

Transport to the locations. Ask us for best options when making a booking

What to bring

Comfortable clothes. No skirts or dresses.

Closed shoes. No slip-on sandals or flip-flops.

Sunscreen (SPF 30+)

Small bottled water

Need to know

The cables are designed to hold several tons, but to ensure you safely enjoy the tour, clients are required to comfortable fit into a harness with a 120kg weight limit.

Participating in the activity is not permitted when pregnant

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Cape Canopy Tour: Half Day Zipline and 4x4 Adventure - Shared Tour

• Duration: 1 Minutes (approx.)
• Location : Elgin, Western Cape
• Product code: CCT

Just over an hour from Cape Town, the Cape Canopy Tour is situated in a World Heritage Site within CapeNature’s Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, located in the scenic Elgin Valley. Recently voted the Cape's Number 1 Adventure Activity by KFM

Rated  2nd best Activity in Africa by TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards

Voted 2nd best new activity in the World by Lonely Planet 

The tour consists of eleven thrilling slides, some over 300m long, each ending on a platform constructed on the cliffs and fynbos-covered mountain slopes above the Riviersonderend Gorge. A unique suspension bridge between a narrow sandstone ravine high above a spectacular double waterfall is guaranteed to be one of the unforgettable highlights of the tour.

Cape Canopy Tour is a fully guided nature experience with a strong emphasis on client comfort and safety. Two trained facilitators will accompany each group on the 4-5 hour tour. They will provide information about the endemic fynbos and geology of this unique World Heritage Site. 

• All equipment and training
• A return 4x4 experience from through the nature reserve
• Small exclusive groups of 8-9 people
•  X2 fully trained Cape Canopy Tour facilitators will accompany you on each tour
• A personalised video (this is available to purchase as an optional extra)

WHAT TO BRING :

• WARM CLOTHES  - weather in the mountain is unpredictable, please be prepared with something warm just in case.  
• Comfortable practical clothes for ziplining. (very short denim shorts are not practical once you have a harness on)
• Sunblock & Hat
• Rain Jacket on the rainy/drizzly days
• You are welcome to bring a small light backpack
• you are welcome to take your phone or camera (just remember this will be at your own risk) 

WHAT TO EXPECT :

• Arrive at base camp 10-15min early to allow for digital sign-in. There is a snack & merchandise shop, great coffee, and free Wi-Fi available at base camp if you need to stock up on any last-minute supplies before your tour, then onto your safety briefing and gear kit up
• Once you have all your gear, hop onto the safari-style open-top vehicle to enjoy a 30 min 4x4 trip to the top of the mountain
• The slides start high in the mountain, over 1,000m above sea level. 
• After a short walk in, and another safety briefing on the first platform, get ready to earn your wings and fly platform to platform
• Once you have completed the 11 slides, 13 platforms, and a suspension bridge you will start the 1km walk out of the gorge, where the vehicle will be waiting to take you back down to base camp
• Please  be sure to arrive at least  10-15min BEFORE your tour time .
• Please allow for sufficient travel time, as your tour will start promptly and we are unable to accommodate guests that arrive after their tour time.
• Once the safety briefing has begun, you will not be allowed to join the group and you will have  MISSED  your tour.   (it is not possible to accommodate refunds or re-schedules for missed tours, please refer to our cancellation policy for more details) 
• Our vehicles run on rotation, it is logistically impossible for us to hold vehicles for late arrivals as it has a huge knock-on effect on guests waiting to be picked up in the mountain again.
• If you are coming from Cape Town, please factor in an extra 30-45min on the time indicated by google maps, as the power outages can create a traffic backlog which could impact your travel time. (we do not want you to miss your tour)

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY :

• For direct bookings - we offer booking amendments or a full refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour time
• No refunds (or rescheduled tours) within 24 hours of your tour time.  
• No refunds for late arrivals / missed tours / reduced tour numbers
• If you have booked through a third party, please arrange any changes/cancellations/refunds through that third party.
• Tours are mildly weather-dependent, we reserve the right to cancel / refund / reschedule tours in the interest of client safety.  
• Be sure to cancel or reschedule your tour 24 hours before your tour time if you do not want to do the tour in less-than-perfect weather.  

.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

• SNACK SHOP - There is a small snack shop at our reception area where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, join the free wifi or purchase additional drinks and snacks for your tour.  Please note that there is no restaurant on site. (Please also be aware that we are a cashless environment but we welcome all major debit and credit card payments)
• FITNESS - This is an adventure activity, and we recommend a reasonable level of fitness: you will need to hike for 1km up and out of the mountain after the tour.   A moderate level of fitness, as well as upper body and core strength, is required to safely participate in this activity.
• OPTIONAL VIDEO - If and when possible, we will do our best to take a video of you, but please don't rely on this as your only memory.  If all goes well, we will email you the video after the tour.  This is not included in the tour price
• WEATHER - Our zipline tours are mildly weathered dependent, but we will operate in most weather conditions, so be ready to gear up and let's have some fun.  We keep a close eye on the forecasts and when necessary will make a decision to cancel/refund/reschedule your tour due to the weather.  We do our best to make these decisions as far in advance as possible, but sometimes this is not possible as our zipline slides are based high in the mountains and the weather up high is ever-changing.    Please be sure to keep an eye on the weather and advise our team at least 24hours prior to your tour time if you would prefer to cancel/refund or reschedule your tour due to potential weather.  (Any changes made with less than 24hours notice will be subject to our cancellation policy, UNLESS, we make a decision to cancel the tour)
• TANDEMS -  We are able to offer 2 tandems per tour time, to ensure guide and client safety we can only offer tandems to guests who weigh less than 50kg.  Please be sure to advise us via email at [email protected], if there will be any children under the age of 9 years on your tour so that we are able to make arrangements.  (Note:  Our minimum age is 5 years old, and children aged 5-9years will most likely need to do the tour in tandem with the guide). 
• WEIGHT RESTRICTION - We suggest a weight restriction per person of approximately 100kg to 110kg – this restriction is not weight-related but rather imposed by the size of the harnesses we use and is based on the circumference of the straps around the body.    A reminder that this is an adventure activity so a moderate level of fitness, as well as upper body and core strength, is required to safely participate in this activity.   
• PREGNANT - unfortunately moms to be this tour is not for you

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