Discover family fun at the Karkloof Canopy Tour this holiday season
At Karkloof Canopy Tour in KwaZulu-Natal families can zip-line through breathtaking forest canopies and encounter incredible wildlife.
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As the December holidays are almost upon us, parents and families are looking for fun activities and memorable experiences.
One of KwaZulu-Natal's ideal spots for family fun can be found at the Karkloof Canopy Tour in the KZN Midlands.
The Karkloof Canopy Tour has been built in a spectacular valley of the mist-belt podocarpus Karkloof Forest Reserve and consists of 12 platforms and 10 zip-line slides, the longest of which is 200 m.
The Tour begins with a detailed safety briefing followed by a ‘Kitting up’ session where full body harnesses, pulleys and climbing equipment are put on and checked for safety.
The Karkloof Canopy Tour consists of 12 platforms and 10 zip-line slides, the longest of which is 200 m.
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A short scenic 4×4 drive to the top of the Karkloof valley, and then it is time to monkey around!
From the start on the launch platform, a new world unfolds as one gently glides on a steel cable to the first platform. All groups are escorted through the forest canopy by a lead guide and a safety guide to ensure your safety as you slide from tree to tree.
The platforms are built high up in the forest canopy and all offer different views of the surrounding forest.
The Karkloof Canopy Tour is in the KZN Midlands.
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The bird life is also incredible - this includes the opportunity of spotting Emerald Cuckoos, Knysna Turaco, a wide variety of raptors, and if you are lucky, the elusive Narina Trogon or endangered Cape Parrots.
The forest is also home to a variety of mammals, but it is the loud calls and fearsome tree-swinging of the Samango monkeys that you will remember best.
For more information and bookings contact: info@karkloofcanopytour.co.za / 076 241 2888.