Drakensberg Canopy Tour

Situated in an indigenous forest of the Central Drakensberg, in the shadow of the towering Cathkin Peak, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour awaits you. Boasting Africa’s first elevated rock face walkway with a good mix of both cliff face and treetop platforms, and cable slides over the forest up to 60 metres high, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour must automatically go to the top of your “must do” list.

Experience nature like never before as you slide through the forest canopy and enjoy a unique birds-eye view on the world around you. Set within the magnificent Blue Grotto forest, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour is guaranteed to take your breath away. The forest is home to over 150 species of birds including the rare Bush Blackcap. Led by trained guides as you glide between platforms perched in trees and on cliff faces, allow your senses to flood with the timeless atmosphere of the forest.

The inspiring nature of the majestic Drakensberg, the ancient indigenous forest, waterfalls and the cascading stream make this an opportunity not to be missed. Please wear warm, comfortable clothing and shoes. The weather up in the mountains can be temperamental and can change rapidly. We will still run in light rain and if that is the case, we will supply wet weather gear.

We can accommodate singles, couples or larger groups. Our tours typically last 3 hours and there are light snacks and refreshments at the end! It is quite normal to be afraid of heights. Many of our clients arrive at the canopy tour a little nervous and are often quite anxious on the first slide. The experience may even be a bit scary. But for most of you by the end of the tour, these fears will have disappeared and been replaced with an immensely rewarding sense of achievement. You can even take home your own Canopy Tour completion certificate if you need to prove it to your friends!

Experience nature like never before as you slide through the forest canopy and enjoy a unique birds-eye view on the world around you.

Set within the magnificent Blue Grotto forest, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour is guaranteed to take your breath away. The forest is home to over 150 species of birds including the rare Bush Blackcap.

Led by trained guides as you glide between platforms perched in trees and on cliff faces, allow your senses to flood with the timeless atmosphere of the forest. The inspiring nature of the majestic Drakensberg, the ancient indigenous forest, waterfalls and the cascading stream make this an opportunity not to be missed.

The Drakensberg Canopy Tour is a fun and safe eco-adventure for the whole family and is also ideal for teambuilding and corporate events. The tour typically lasts 3 hours after which you will return to the reception to enjoy a well-deserved light meal.
The Drakensberg Canopy Tour starts with a safety briefing and demonstration at our reception, after which you are kitted up with a full body harness, pulley, gloves, and safety helmet.

Your group will then be transported in an open vehicle to the start of the Tour. From the moment you launch off the first platform, a new world unfolds as you slide on steel cables across to the next viewpoint. At each platform, we encourage you to enjoy the view while your guide points out interesting features and facts about the surrounding ecology.

Drakensberg Canopy Tour® has been designed and built by a qualified civil engineer. Two professional guides escort each group and will monitor your progress at all times. Your safety is paramount and strict procedures are in place to ensure that you are constantly connected to either the cable or the platform. We use full body harnesses. All equipment is Alpine quality which carries the highest safety certification ratings. All that’s left for you to worry about is having a good time!

The Experience:
Experience nature like never before as you slide through the forest canopy and enjoy a unique birds-eye view on the world around you.

Set within the magnificent Blue Grotto Forest, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour® is guaranteed to take your breath away. The forest is home to over 150 species of birds including the rare Bush Blackcap.

Led by trained guides, as you glide between platforms perched in trees and on cliff faces, allow your senses to flood with the timeless atmosphere of the forest. The inspiring nature of the majestic Drakensberg, the ancient indigenous forest, waterfalls and the cascading stream make this an opportunity not to be missed.

The Drakensberg Canopy Tour® is a fun and safe eco-adventure for the whole family and is also ideal for teambuilding and corporate events. The tour typically lasts 3 hours after which you will return to the reception to enjoy a well-deserved light meal.

Individuals & small groups:
The tour will accommodate single individuals, couples and groups. Give us your preferred date and time of day and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Corporate & teambuilding:
The Drakensberg Canopy Tour® experience is excellent for team building, bringing people together in a different and exciting setting. It is a fun, social activity that will suit almost everyone. We are able to cater for conference groups of up to 150 people and can adjust your refreshments and lunch menu to suit specific requirements.

What to expect:
The Drakensberg Canopy Tour® starts with a safety briefing and demonstration at our reception, after which you are kitted up with a full body harness, pulley, gloves and safety helmet.

Your group will then be transported in an open vehicle to the start of the tour. From the moment you launch off the first platform, a new world unfolds as you slide on steel cables across to the next viewpoint. At each platform we encourage you to enjoy the view while your guide points out interesting features and facts about the surrounding ecology.

Two professional guides escort all groups at all times. Your safety is paramount and there are strict procedures in place to ensure that you are constantly connected to either the cable or the platform. Each tour lasts typically 3 hours and upon returning to the reception you are given a well-deserved light meal.