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Where is the Magaliesberg Canopy Tour
The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour is situated in the Ysterhout Kloof, within the spectacular Magaliesberg Mountain range, a mere 1,5 hours drive from Johannesburg and 1 hour from Pretoria. T. Tours depart at 30 minute intervals from offices situated at the renowned Sparkling Waters Hotel and SPA.Where did the idea originate?
Canopy tours originated in the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, where adventurous biologists erected a system of cables through the canopy layer of the forest in order to observe the fauna and flora in that previously inaccessible region. Approximately 11 years ago South African Civil Engineer, Mark Brown, visited Costa Rica where he ended up assisting the Costa Rican biologists in the construction of their canopy tours. Mark realized the tourist potential of the experience and brought his idea back to South Africa where he identified the Tsitsikamma Forest as the first site for a South African Canopy Tour. Canopy Tours South was born 10 years ago and have since expanded to include 6 Canopy Tours under the Canopy Tours SA banner. These are Tsitsikamma, Karkloof, Magaliesberg, Magoebaskloof , Drakensberg and Malalotja in SwazilanWhy a canopy tour in the Magaliesberg?
At 2400 million years of age the Magaliesberg mountains are the second oldest in the world.
There is simply no Eco Friendlier option available to explore the magnificence of this
ancient wonderland without disturbing its unique and sensitive Eco-System. The Magaliesberg
Canopy tour offers participants the opportunity to explore the beauty and
splendor of the range from a bird's eye view without the risk of disturbing or damaging
its unique and sensitive eco system.
What is the Magaliesberg Canopy Tour?
It is a unique and unforgettable 2 ½ hour experience through the Ysterhout Kloof. Slide above the kloof from eleven platforms built high against the cliffs and rock faces of the kloof and joined by ten slides up to 140m long and in some places up to 30m above the stream below.Is it safe?
All Canopy Tours under the Canopy Tour SA banner were designed and constructed by Mark Brown, Civil Engineer and founding member. During the tour two trained guides assure the safety of each group while describing interesting facts about the history of the range, surrounding ecology, bird and animal life.Who can go on the Canopy Tour?
If you're aged between seven and seventy and looking for something different, this is just the experience you've been looking for. Its fun, its safe and will be the talking point at your breakfast table for weeks afterwards.
Exception: For their own safety, pregnant women may not participate in the Canopy Tour but they don’t have to be party poopers. The award winning Sparkling Health Spa at Sparkling Waters Hotel (The Canopy Tour is situated on the hotel premises) have specially designed individual treatments and packages for pregnant ladies for which they use specially formulated products.
The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour is ideal for the individual thrill seeker, family getaways, group or student excursions and Corporate Team Builds.
How does it work?
The experience begins with a briefing session at the Magaliesberg Canopy Tour offices where you will be tutored on the do's and don'ts during the tour. You will also be kitted out with your harness, safety helmet and sliding glove and will be given an opportunity to ask questions to your guide. Tour parties are restricted to a maximum of eight persons in order to ensure maximum enjoyment by all participants.
After the briefing session you will be transported up the mountain over a distance of two kilometres to the first platform. This is where your unforgettable, unmatchable adventure begins - enjoy the ride!
Tours depart at 30 minute intervals (in most weather conditions) 7 days per week.
What if you get thirsty?
Refreshments are served during the canopy tour and the same vehicle will be ready to pick you up as you exit from the last platform.
