The Areena Riverside Resort, situated at the beginning of the Wild Coast, is a much sought after destination for all, who are looking for a weekend or a few days of peaceful relaxation!
They offer everything from accommodation and camping facilities, to a restaurant and a spa, to events! They also offer a number of adventure activities, including river and beach activities, paintball, Segway, quad biking, abseiling and, the pièce de résistance, the 10 stage AmaZing Zing Zipline tour!
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 Areena Riverside Resort
Number of Routes: 10 | Longest Route: 153m | Highest Route: 70m
Max Speed: Varies person to person | Duration: 2 hours
If the abseiling hasn’t got your adrenaline levels to where you want them, then the AmaZing Zing Zipline trail at Areena is sure to get it pumping! Two Areena adventure guides will take you on a two hour adventure; one guide to lead and assist you with breaking and clipping off the line and the second to assist you to clip onto the line.
The zipline at Areena is unique in that it goes over the Leopard Kloof Gorge in the Resorts Game Reserve, where you will enjoy fantastic views throughout the tour that will stay with you for a lifetime.
The first line is also the longest, at 158 metres, with the sixth line being the shortest at 30 meters. The highest line is at 80m and is also one of the faster lines, with an unforgettable view straight into a cave – but go to fast and you may just miss it! You’ll even get to view the Kwelera River while zipping along on the eighth line – if you manage to keep your eyes open…
Fun for the whole family!
Friendly staff will give you a safety briefing at the start of your tour, and kit you out in your necessary harness, helmet and safety gear. Moderate fitness is required to take part in this activity, as there is a bit of hiking involved and guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes like takkies.
Group sizes are between six to ten people, ranging from 10 years and up. Younger children can be taken on the zipline tour in tandem with one of the tour guides.
There is a minimum of 6 and maximum of 11 persons required per group and this includes a light refreshment. The cost is R340 per person and booking is essential.
Call the Areena Riverside Resort on 043 734 3055 to book your tour!
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