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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.
Safety briefing
4×4 return trip
All equipment
Fully guided 2½ hour tour (10 slides, 11 platforms)
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.
Magalies Canopy Tours
What an amazing experience, wish it could have lasted longer! Our tour guides were fantastic! Now added to my bucket list are all the Canopy Tours available. - Antoinette
The tour itself was great fun. The guides JT and Watson are well educated in wildlife, they made everyone feel comfortable and safe. The lunch at Buffalo Grill was excellent and good value for money. Can recommend this to anyone. - Johann
The Canopy tour was amazing. Such friendly and knowledgeable staff to guide you through the valley. A must for anyone to do. - Arthur
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a canopy tour in December, and I must say it was an adventure like no other. Nestled in the heart of nature, this tour promised an exhilarating journey. It certainly delivered on the promise. From the moment we arrived, the friendly and knowledgeable staff set the tone for a fantastic day ahead. The safety briefing was thorough and instilled confidence, making us feel secure before embarking on the high-flying escapade. One standout feature of this canopy tour was the variety of platforms and ziplines. Each leg of the journey presented a unique challenge, keeping the experience fresh and exciting. Whether gliding effortlessly through the air or navigating suspension bridges, every moment was a testament to the thought and care put into the tour's design. - Marna
This was a great experience and it was excellent family activity - Caroline
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