Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Canopy Tour: Magaliesberg

About 1 and a half hours out of Joburg lies the beautiful Magaliesberg. The area is lush and green and mountainous and offers an easily accessible peace and serenity.
I was lucky enough to go on a canopy tour in the area and then have a lovely dinner at a nearby 5 star restaurant. The canopy tour was run by Magaliesberg Canopy Tours which provides the equipment, transport and services of 2 energetic tour guides.  The price is R450 and includes a dinner for after the tour.
Zip lining, or canopy riding is basically a person sliding across a cable that overlooks a tree filled ravine.  The cables are pretty secure and at all times you are hooked safely onto a cable. I am told that no one have ever died from a canopy tour in the area, and the safety regime is pretty strict.  The fun part is the adrenaline of swinging about 50 metres above ground and getting a lovely view of scenery.  There are ten slides in all and 3 really fast ones. My group was lucky enough to have a hilarious young tour guide who kept us entertained and calm.  In fact, after the first few slides you stop stressing and really enjoy the experience. This is a really fun activity and perfect for team building, for an adventurous young group or outdoorsy couple.
Check it out: www.magaliescanopytour.co.za  
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