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.
I send my two children off with two amazing guides.As a mom I had full trust that my children will be just fine.when they came back in one piece full of joy and laughter I knew I made the right decision.it was experience like no other.i also was emailed pictures which one can see was snapped with great care.Thank you so much for the kindness, laughter and care to my children.it was a exceptional service from the security at gate , people at the reception,the two awesome guides and the service at restaurant. - Yulia
Excellent staff Absolutely beautiful surroundings The best experience!! - Amanda
What an amazing experience. Such an awrsome team of guides and absolutely beautiful surroundings. Will definitely come again - Niel
From the online booking to arrival, to the intro, training and canopy tour - we were impressed with the team and the experience and had such a fantastic time. It was my husband, myself and our 8 year old who was given such special attention - your team made his experience unbelievable and he had the best time ever! Thank you! - Keri
We had an incredible experience that the whole family thoroughly enjoyed. The kids especially loved it! - Charinda
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