Welcome to
Grabouw
Ziplining in Elgin
- Duration4 hours
- Max Travelers8 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Adventure Tours
Overview
This ziplining/canopy tour is located in the scenic Elgin Valley, nestled within CapeNature’s Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, a designated World Heritage Site.
The tour features a system of cables and platforms that enables guests to explore this previously inaccessible ecosystem while enjoying breathtaking views. This eco-tourism activity not only grants people access to the Cape-fold mountains at their finest but also serves as a platform to raise awareness about the beautiful surrounding plant and wildlife species.
Gallery
What's included
A return 4x4 experience from through the nature reserve
National Park fees
All equipment and instruction
Fully trained Cape Canopy Tour facilitators
What's Not included
Transport/Hotel pickup & drop off
A personalised video (optional extra from R100pp - payable on the day)
No meals, snacks & drinks are included. There is a small snack shop at reception.
All items of a personal nature
Itinerary
Located just over an hour from Cape Town, the Cape Canopy Tour is situated in the scenic Elgin Valley, within CapeNatureu2019s Hottentots Holland Nature Reserveu2014a designated World Heritage Site.nnThe tour features eleven thrilling zipline slides, some stretching over 300 meters. Each slide concludes on a platform built directly onto the cliffs and fynbos-covered slopes high above the Riviersonderend Gorge. A unique highlight guaranteed to be unforgettable is the suspension bridge crossing a narrow sandstone ravine, suspended high above a spectacular double waterfall.nnThe Cape Canopy Tour is a fully guided nature experience that strongly emphasizes guest comfort and safety. Two trained facilitators will accompany each group on the 4-5 hour tour. They will share information about the endemic fynbos and the fascinating geology of this unique World Heritage Site.
Good to know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age: 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 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: 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, if there will be any children under the age of 9 years on your tour so that we are able to make arrangements. Children aged 5-9 years will most likely need to do the tour in tandem with the guide. Please be sure to advise us if there will be any children under the age of 9 years on your tour so that we are able to make arrangements.
Pregnancy Policy: Moms to be, we apologise u2013 due to the bumpy 4x4 ride, this tour is not for you while you are pregnant.
Maximum Weight: 100-110 kg. We suggest a weight restriction per person of approximately 100kg to 110kg u2013 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.
Fitness Level: Moderate. ufeffThis 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.
Please be advised that 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) and/or date(s) available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.