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.
My children & I really enjoyed our canopy tour. It is a great morning out. The 2 guides were very knowledgeable & very professional. Would definitely recommend. - Rob
Although the tour itself was great, the photo's and Videos that we paid R350 for was a big let down. Quality was very bad and sad to say a disappointment. Glad we had our own videos also. - Pieter
Great experience! We really enjoyed it! And we had two great guides! Just disappointed with the quality of the photos and videos received from you. You can't make people pay for photos that are of low quality. Or at least tell me upfront that I will get low resolution images. I would have taken my phone with me then. - Willie
This was my 5th time with Megalies. Did the first one around 2008. Back then you would supply a burger and drink afterwards, I think that was nice touch. Merchandise (caps, keyrings etc) would be a nice value add to buy and generate revenue for you. Promotion of restaurant where one can enjoy lunch and drinks afterwards also a nice opportunity. STAFF, excellent en safety as usual exceptional, Well done Overall , GREAT experience! Many Thanks Charl 0826510417 - Charl
We had a wonderful visit to the Magaliesburg Canopy Tour. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our guides prioritised safety and were knowledgeable about the area. We look forward to visiting again in the future! - Jenny
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