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Visit Karkloof Canopy Tours for a view from above South Africa

The perfect spot for family ziplining is definitely the Karkloof Canopy Tours, located in the beautiful, Karkloof Forest in KwaZulu Natal.

Want to get the kids off the sofa and out into the fresh air, where they can enjoy some fun outdoor time surrounded by nature? Then why not try ziplining? Ziplining is a thrilling experience and is good, wholesome entertainment for the whole family.

Essentially, think of a zipline or canopy tour as a twenty-first century foefie slide. However, it is faster, safer, longer and a lot scarier than the old wire-across-the-river-and-jump-before-you-hit-the-pole type of fun!

What, you may ask, is the difference between a canopy tour and a zipline? Well, on the basics they are very similar. There is a long steel cable that slopes from one end to the other and the adventurer, using a well-oiled pulley, rides the length of the wire while attached to the pulley by a harness. Yip, upper body strength is no longer required.

The big differentiator is that canopy tours are part of an international association that focus on environmental sustainability. This does not mean that other zipline operators are not environmentally aware, in fact far from it, but canopy tour operators have a very strict code of conduct that they follow.

What to expect from Karkloof Canopy Tours

Number of Slides: 10 | Longest Slide: 200m

Highest Slide: 35m | Max Speed: Varies person to person

Duration: 2 hours

Karkloof Canopy Tours — *Take in the view while you go down the zipline*

The forest, which is the second largest indigenous forest in Southern Africa, is home to the endangered Samango monkey as well as the elusive Narina Trogon, an exotic green, red and blue feathered bird. The forest itself is a haven for nature lovers and the perfect spot for an adventure zipline tour.

At Karkloof guests can enjoy a unique experience of ziplining through misty and sometimes rainy forest canopies. The Karkloof Canopy Tour is well-known for its fast slides and its longest slide, which is 200 metres long, one of the longest forest slides in the world.

Conservation is very important to Karkloof Canopy Tours

With this zipline tour, guests can experience the forest from below, under its lush, green canopy or from above, where you can view the vastness of the forest.

Karkloof Canopy Tours takes nature conservation very seriously and promotes conservation of natural habitats in South Africa. The guides are also very knowledgeable and love their job.

Small groups of up to a maximum of nine people are taken on the forest tour at one time, as this ensures that the zipline experience is authentic and personalized. Karkloof also offers team building tours for companies who want their staff to have a unique team building experience.

For an unforgettable adventure ziplining through a dense unspoilt forest with lush green trees, contact Karkloof Canopy Tours on 076 241 2888 or 033 330 3415 or visit: www.karkloofcanopytour.co.za.

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