Excursion Elgin tree top canopy tour tour at Cape Town
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Enjoy the excitement of a zipline canopy tour on this full-day (eight hours) adventure. Soar in the company of eagles, surrounded by breath-taking Cape fynbos panoramas and mountain-scapes. Lonely Planet calls this a top tourism experience and describes it as "vertigo-tinged fun" and "an exciting aerial perspective". With 13 platforms and slides up to 320 meters long, both nature and adventure enthusiasts will want to come back for more.
Embark from the pier and board your coach for the 1.5-hour drive to the beautiful Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve in the Elgin Valley, traveling over the scenic Sir Lowry's Pass. Arrive at Cape Canopy Tour for a thrilling excursion like no other. In the reception area, before sliding across the treetops, listen to a safety briefing and get kitted up with helmet, harness, and a complementary souvenir water bottle and buff.
Board your 4×4 to be transported high into the mountain range where the fun begins. Meet your two professional guides who are there to ensure strict safety standards while providing an enlightening and educational experience. Listen as they weave in interesting facts about the nature and geology of this special area. Then take off, sliding along steel cables from platform to platform - there are 13 with slides up to 320 meters. Whizz past waterfalls and through valleys, enjoying all that mother nature has to offer.
When you are done and your land legs are back under you, take a short walk back to the vehicle for the return drive to Cape Town. Enjoy lunch enroute.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, Sir Lowry's Pass, Cape Canopy Tour
Note
Please note: This excursion is not suitable for guests with limited mobility as there is moderate walking involved over uneven terrain. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended as well as a warm and/or rain jacket as the weather can be unpredictable.