Cape Canopy Tour
Cape Canopy Tour
5
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Only an hour from Cape Town, this is a must do activity for all adventure and nature lovers alike! Cape Canopy Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey as you slide from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificent natural surroundings of a World Heritage Site, the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, in the scenic Elgin Valley.
Elgin, South Africa
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2023
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Patrick A
Musselburgh, UK9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This was a fantastic experience. An engineering feat to construct, amazing views on the zips as well as on the way up & down. Gliding over waterfalls and gorges- you’d need wings to see otherwise. Get the video for the additional cost as well, for memory sake.
Written 19 November 2023
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Freddy B
Table View, South Africa34 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
I have done more than 10 zip lines around the world. This is by far the most beautiful one!! The easiest way to see the majestic mountains, waterfalls and floral kingdom with our having to do the hours of hiking! I would put this on your have ‘to do list’ when visiting Cape Town
Written 18 November 2023
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Cleone
Mitchells Plain, South Africa1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
I just had an amazing experience , was a bit nervous but our awesome guides were great and made it easy and a whole lot of food n tanx Hilda and Lee
Written 18 November 2023
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Nov 2023 • Business
The views were great and there was lots of fun. We took lots of photos and videos.
It should be stressed that you MUST be fit and have upper body strength to be able to pull yourself with your weight if you get stuck. A colleague got stuck and hung there for an hour as she could not pull herself and the guide could not either. We had to wait until the next group of people caught up so that an extra guide could come in and assist while 2 guides pulled her out. It was not good sitting around in the sun for so long. There really should be a rope situated at every station in case this ever happens again. That way the person stuck can be pulled in.
All in all we did have a lot of fun. Hats must be worn on hot days with sunblock. Take water please, the last 1km back is a HECTIC walk/climb.
I would definitely recommend family and friends to go. It was a beautiful experience.
It should be stressed that you MUST be fit and have upper body strength to be able to pull yourself with your weight if you get stuck. A colleague got stuck and hung there for an hour as she could not pull herself and the guide could not either. We had to wait until the next group of people caught up so that an extra guide could come in and assist while 2 guides pulled her out. It was not good sitting around in the sun for so long. There really should be a rope situated at every station in case this ever happens again. That way the person stuck can be pulled in.
All in all we did have a lot of fun. Hats must be worn on hot days with sunblock. Take water please, the last 1km back is a HECTIC walk/climb.
I would definitely recommend family and friends to go. It was a beautiful experience.
Written 11 November 2023
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Derek G
Eastbourne, UK19 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Excellent day out, well run, well organised and professional set up. They are serious about safety but still manage to have fun. The off road 4 x4 up the mountain to the first Zip wire run is worth the trip alone. A highlight of our SA trip.
Written 1 November 2023
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DedreTrip
Somerset West, South Africa84 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
It was an experience of a lifetime. Our guides, Luwayne and Innosense were so extremely good at guiding us in an enjoyable manner and seeing to it that we all got to the other side safely. Some of us were truly scared to start. They are fun to be around with with lots of quirks and entertaining comments. Cannot wait to go again. Will do better this time guys.... they sometimes had to reel us in because the wind made the ladies airborne.
Written 31 October 2023
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Chris Jooste
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
This activity is highly recommended. Run by a professional and very safety conscious outfit. We haven't had such fun in a long time. Great as a team building exercise!
Written 29 October 2023
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Tia M
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
A truly unique way to explore the mountains. It was so much fun, it felt really safe and Way and Gummy were fantastic guides. We did it with our two kids (7 and 10) and it was fantastic. I would highly recommend as a family day out
Written 23 October 2023
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erica i
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Great day out. Fantastic service and well maintained ziplines and platforms. Happy and knowledgeable guides. Thank you
Written 11 October 2023
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Sheahan D
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Everything about this experience will be remembered! Words can't describe the awesome feeling. Absolutely recommend it.
Written 11 October 2023
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What is the best option of transport back and forth from from cape town city center. What would be the cost?
Ryan
Cape Town14 contributions
Hi, We do have a few recommended transport providers that provide return transfers to the Cape Canopy Tour and back.
Please email us and we can gladly send you a list of suppliers.
salmiah alwi
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia62 contributions
May I know the rate for transport to go to this park if using one of the below option:
1. rent a car
2. taxi
Moutie A
Constantia, South Africa13 contributions
Taxi best option. Arrange on Cape Town for return.
kdg
Dubai, United Arab Emirates12 contributions
Hi, we are booked for the ziplining expedition with cape canopy tours end of March and will be driving down from stellenbosch . How safe is it for a 5 year to do zip lining ? We were told she can with an instructor but still very nervous and unsure of it. Kindly share feedback and any prior experience. Thanks
Ryan
Cape Town14 contributions
Hi, thanks for your question. Yes, we do take children from the age of 5, and we send them in tandem with one of our guides and most are absolutely fine and have a great time - it's the parents that are usually nervous ;)
But ultimately you would know your child best: if they are adventurous they should be fine; but if they are more timid then perhaps this activity is not best suited to their idea of fun?
rebecca3365
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
how do i get there from Cape Town? Are there transfers from hotels? If there are, how can I get in touch with them?
Ryan
Cape Town14 contributions
Hi Rebecca, Cape Canopy Tour is about 1 hour from Cape Town, but we don't offer transfers unfortunately.
We do suggest a few reputable suppliers that we have already pre-negotiated rates with. Rates below are the current approximation and may change.
DETAILS:
** Be sure to Quote: Cape Canopy Tour to get the pre-negotiated fixed rate
** Also be very clear to remind driver that it is a return cost and that he is to wait for you
** Cape Canopy Tour is based in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, on the R321, in Grabouw
** Costs are a flat rate for 1-4 passengers traveling
CAPE TOWN CBD / W&A Waterfront / Greenpoint / Observatory
Cape Adventure Zone
021 856 2246
COST R1200 – R1500
Sport Taxis
021 447 4444
COST R1500
Excite Taxis
021 448 4444
COST R1600
BLOUBERG / Lagoon’s Edge / Saltycrax Backpackers
Natashas Tours – Transfer Service
079 692 1926
COST R1200 – R1500
Are you open on the 26th December this year?
Ryan
Cape Town14 contributions
Hi Tom, yes indeed.
We are open every day of the year except 25th of December
Claire M
Bath, UK23 contributions
How long does the trip take if you were to start at the earliest time available in the morning?
TamarynLarkman
Elgin, South Africa
Hi Claire,
Thanks for the question - The duration of the tour is 4-5 hours. We always recommend that guests put aside a half day to enjoy the adventure with us.
Whirly1
Milwaukee, WI80 contributions
Is it automatic braking or do I have to brake?
Ryan
Cape Town14 contributions
There are safety brakes on every line, so you use your glove to keep yourself facing forwards and to control how fast or slow you want to travel.
If you don't slow down, the guides will use the safety brakes to slow you down as you approach the platform.