Karkloof Canopy Tours
The Karkloof Canopy Tour® has been built in a spectacular valley of the mistbelt podacarpus Karkloof Forest Reserve.
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The Karkloof Canopy Tour® has been built in a spectacular valley of the mist belt podocarpus Karkloof Forest Reserve. The Karkloof Canopy Tour consists of 12 platforms and 10 zip-line slides, the longest of which is 200m! A tour lasts approximately two hours, this is a safe, fun adventure for people between the ages of 6 and 80+ and includes refreshments during the tour and a light lunch served at the end.
The Karkloof Canopy Tour begins with a detailed safety briefing followed by a ‘Kitting up’ session where full-body harness, pulleys, and climbing equipment are put on and checked for safety. A short scenic 4×4 drive to the top of the Karkloof valley and it is time to monkey around! From the start on the launch platform, a new world unfolds as one gently glides on a steel cable to the first platform. All groups are escorted through the forest canopy by a lead guide and a safety guide to ensure your safety as you slide from tree to tree. The platforms are built high up in the forest canopy and all offer different views of the surrounding forest, a magnificent 20m waterfall, clear sparkling forest stream and across the expansive Karkloof valley far below.
Spend a couple of minutes relaxing on the platforms while your guides enthusiastically explain the ecology of the forest – pointing out different trees and the magnificent giant ferns way below. The birdlife is incredible. This includes the opportunity of spotting Emerald Cuckoos, Knysna Turaco, a wide variety of raptors and if you are lucky, the elusive Narina Trogon or endangered Cape Parrots. The forest is also home to a variety of mammals, but it is the loud calls and fearsome tree swinging of the Samango monkeys that you will remember best.
Tours run at specific time slots. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!
THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BEFORE A CANOPY TOUR IS NOT PERMITTED FOR OBVIOUS SAFETY REASONS!
NO WOMEN THAT ARE PREGNANT, OR EVEN SUSPECT THAT THEY MAY BE PREGNANT, ARE PERMITTED TO PARTAKE IN A CANOPY TOUR!
For a family of four adults who are not huge wild high risk adventure enthusiasts, we loved the cano... - Deane Rossler.
Deane Rossler
For a family of four adults who are not huge wild high risk adventure enthusiasts, we loved the canopy tour. It's taken 15 years to get the family to agree to do the canopy trip. Despite the nerves, the attempts to back out, we all enjoyed the adventure and it was a fantastic day. The staff were great, amusing and safety concious. Had a great time and we still talk about it all the time.
Deane Rossler experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
Shayur Singh
Mr Kerrin Knowler
Firstly, a very good safety briefing on the equipment and this was followed through on every slide. The guides were very helpful and informative. The scenery is awesome and the slides are fantastic fun. All told, a very good experience.
Mr Kerrin Knowler experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
Michelle
Very helpful reception staff, awesome guides and a nail-biting, unforgettable experience. Thank you to everyone!
Michelle experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
