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Canopy Tour

Magaliesberg

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Activity Description

The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour is located in the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve – 1 ½ hours from Joburg and 1 hour from Pretoria.

Eleven platforms have been built against the cliff and rock faces of the spectacular Ysterhout Kloof, a beautiful gorge carved out of the mountainside, and are joined by long steel cables that you slide along to reach the next platform. Much like a “foefie” slide, the canopy tour essentially involves zigzagging down the kloof while stopping at each platform to admire the expansive views and surrounding ecology.

The Magaliesberg mountains are home to a wide variety of plant, animal, and birdlife – watch out for the shy klipspringer jumping from rock to rock below you or look up to spot an endangered black eagle circling above. Two trained canopy guides assure the safety of each participant while describing interesting facts about the indigenous plants, bird life, ecology and geology of the area.

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenAll year round, except the 25th December and 1st January.
WhereMagalies Canopy Tours Rosewood Functions, Part of 84 of the Farm, Rietfontein, Rustenburg, 0300
WeatherIn the event of wet weather please bring the necessary rain gear and/or if you wish a change of dry clothing. IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION, THE FOLLOWING RULES SHALL APPLY: Less than 7 days prior to arrival, 100% cancellation fee. If a guest does not arrive, no refund will be given. If a guest arrives but decides not to partake or start but turn back or for any reason not complete the Canopy Tour, no refund will be given.
What to WearSomething comfortable - shorts or long pants and closed shoes. In the event of wet weather please bring the necessary rain gear and/or if you wish a change of dry clothing
Things to BringYou should wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear. Slip-slops are not suitable as they will simply fall off. Shorts or long pants are fine but mini-skirts are not. Running shoes, takkies, and veldskoene are perfect and strap-on sandals will do. Don’t forget to bring your camera as there are many excellent photo opportunities along the way and if you submit a photo to our “Photo of the Month” competition on our website you could win a free Canopy Tour.
Guests or SpectatorsCoffee shop onsite for those who are not touring.

Requirements

Minimum Age6 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height120.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Safety briefing
4×4 return trip
All equipment
Fully guided 2½ hour tour (10 slides, 11 platforms)

ExclusionsAll additional items.

Notes

The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour® experience begins with a thorough safety briefing that covers all the do’s and don’ts of the tour. After the briefing, you will be kitted out with your sliding harness, safety helmet and sliding gloves. The guides check that harnesses are fitted properly and make final adjustments where necessary. To end the briefing, you are given an opportunity to ask questions.

You are now ready to mount the 4×4 vehicle that will transport you up the mountain, over a distance of approximately 2 kilometres, to the drop off zone near the first platform. Look out for the resident Impala, Blue Wildebeest, Zebra, Duiker and many other indigenous animal, bird, reptile and insect species along the way – it makes the trip so much more exciting and interesting. Disembark, follow your guides on a short walk to the first platform and “let the fun begin”!

The Magaliesberg range is home to a wide variety of plant, bird and animal life. With some luck, you may spot a Duiker or a shy Klipspringer jumping from rock to rock. Look up and you are likely to spot our breading pair of Black Eagles circling above. Rock Rabbits (Dassies) are abundant and, depending on the time of day, they may be running around playfully or lazing in the sun on an exposed rock. Bring your cameras along as you will find yourself in natural surrounds that you have never or seldom before experienced.

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Customer Reviews

What an absolutely epic way to spend a morning. We had such a great time. The guides were phenomenally patient, kind and great sense of humour. 5 stars for everything including the facilities upon arrival. This is an experience you will not regret - Elaine


It was amazing...if you want to do something special I really would recommend it. The staff is amazing friendly have patience. The story's they tell you are amazing and the joke's OMG - Charmaine


My experience was great, our guides were amazing making it very enjoyable, but i feel the option where we paid for pictures and videos was not to my satisfaction. we paid a lot of money for poor quality pictures and i felt it was a waste... - Darrian


Very friendly, informative and patient staff. Unbelievable experience. - Lizette


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