Karkloof Canopy Tours
The Karkloof Canopy Tour® has been built in a spectacular valley of the mistbelt podacarpus Karkloof Forest Reserve.
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!
Great experience all round. Guides were communicative and informative and supportive. The Midlands e... - Stephan De Wet.
Stephan De Wet
Great experience all round. Guides were communicative and informative and supportive. The Midlands experience was breathtaking. Lots of fun. Will be doing other Canopy Tours
Stephan De Wet experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
Carla ONeill - Durbanite
Absolutely LOVED it!! The guides; Robert & Innocent, were super helpful & thorough. What an adventure! So beautiful & fun! Would definitely do it again!
Carla ONeill - Durbanite experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
Marnell Solomon
Good day This was an AMAZING experience ! The Tour guides were awesome...well skilled and super friendly. I felt totally safe with the Tour Guides. I will definitly be back to do it again.
Marnell Solomon experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
Outdoor Educators, Dirk Calitz, P O Box 1019, Hilton, 3245
Thank you for a highly successful day. Our client were very happy with the team building program that we offered at your venue and combined with the canopy tour. For many of their staff, the day was a mind-blowing experience. A special word of appreciation to every member of the staff who made the day a memorable and positive day.
Outdoor Educators, Dirk Calitz, P O Box 1019, Hilton, 3245 experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
