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!
absolutely great! the staff were excellent and the entire experience was so enjoyable. I highly reco... - Jemma Goodenough.
Jemma Goodenough
absolutely great! the staff were excellent and the entire experience was so enjoyable. I highly recommend this experience.
Jemma Goodenough experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
Desere Wadsworth
Loved it! My 12 year old son was nervous, but the guides helped him through it and we both had an amazing experience.
Desere Wadsworth experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
Di Timberlake
We had a wonderful time. Our guide, Siya, was very understanding and encouraging. The level of safety was incredible and I felt safe to have fun! Well done on a brilliant afternoon
Di Timberlake experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
Brigitte Meter
What a great day out. Thank you for prfessional and entertaining service!
Brigitte Meter experienced the Karkloof Canopy Tour
