Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures "Waterfall ZIpline Tour"
GENERAL
Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures is situated a mere 10km east of the Stormsriver bridge on the Garden Route and 150km west of Port Elizabeth in the heart of the Tsitsikamma (The adventure activity capital of South Africa).
Zip Lines are also known as a Canopy
Tours (
What makes the Tsitsikamma
“Waterfall Zipline Tour” unique is that you have the opportunity to safely slide
on a zip line across 3 beautiful waterfalls surrounded by indigenous trees and
plants. This eco-adventure is sure to give you an adrenaline rush, zigzagging
across the
Our tours depart every 30
min and groups sizes can be up to 12 people. (Larger groups can be accommodated
as per prior arrangement.) We operate in most weather conditions (even when
raining) and tours will only be seized if there is lightning or if it is deemed
that it would be unsafe and endanger the safety of our clients.
If for some reason you are unable to enjoy our it’s amazing, it’s awesome, it’s spectacular “Waterfall Zipline Tour” you are more than welcome to take a walk along the footpaths, decks and suspension bridge overlooking the beauty of the waterfalls and nature be part of the adventure while your friends or family takes part in the tour. Viewing the waterfalls and walking along the river is free of charge and permission can be obtained at the reception. Please adhere to the signs and instructions along the route and note that you do this at your own risk.
COST
The Tsitsikamma "Waterfall Zipline Tour" Cost ZAR 350 per person. Note that we do take most major credit cards like VISA and Mastercard.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
DURING THE TOUR
The
“Waterfall Zipline Tour” consists of 8 slides totaling 822m (2697 feet) of which
the longest is 211m (692 feet). Upon your arrival you must report at the
reception to pay where after you will receive a ticket and report at the kitting
room. You’ll be given an indemnity form to sign and our guides will get you
geared up in a harness for an amazing experience.
Once
kitted you will be introduced and accompanied by two professional guides to the
starting point of the tour. There you will be given a safety briefing and the
guides will explain the do’s and don’ts during the tour. They will explain to
you how our patented braking system works. The first two slides is relatively
slow just to get you used the experience.
On the fifth slide you will cross over the first waterfall and you’ll land on a platform above the crest of the second waterfall. On the sixth slide of 165 meters you’ll cross over two more stunning waterfall passing the cliff’s only an arms length away. From there you’ll walk up a pathway approximately 150 meters where you will receive a refreshing drink. From the deck you can enjoy the beauty of one the Garden Routes hidden gems with a breathtaking view overlooking the waterfalls. If you choose you can take a short walk to the suspension bridge where the abseiling takes place and get a stunning view from above the second waterfall.
After
enjoying your refreshment you’ll take a walk approximately 100 meters to the
start of our longest and highest slide. This slide is 211m (692 feet) long and
at times 50 meters (20 stories) above the ground. The eighth and last slide will
bring you back across the river and you will return to the kitting rooms and
you’ll be offered complimentary refreshment.
Please
feel free to leave your comments in our guestbook and you may tip your guides
should you feel that they deserve one.
WHAT TO WEAR
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Long
or short pants.
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Comfortable
flat sole shoes preferably closed.
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Elastic
band to tie up long hair, since we don’t want it getting entangled in the
pulley.
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If it
is raining you’ll be given a rain suit to wear at no extra
charge.
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Sunglasses
should preferably have a neck strap.
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Please
don’t forget the camera (We also have an onsite company that takes photos and
videos at a very reasonable rates. Please request this before departing on your
tour.)
RESTRICTIONS
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Any
person under the age of 18 years of
age must have a guardian/parent to sign an indemnity form when partaking in any
of the adventure activities on the property presented by
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Pregnant ladies.-
Persons
with spinal and neck problems.
- Children under the age of 3 years. Children under 7 years must be accompanied by an adult and we can accomodate 1 child with a guide per group.
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Must
be reasonably fit. (Must be able to walk unassisted for at least
500m)
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Persons
that weigh more than 120Kg or that the harness does not fit comfortably.
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Persons
with severe Acrophobia (Fear of Heights). We have had many wonderful cases of
people overcoming their fear of heights, due to the patience and professionalism
of our guides.
SAFETY
We
pride ourselves on our safety due to the quality of our installations, the
equipment that we use and our professional guides. Furthermore there are strict
criteria set by the Insurance Companies which we have to abide by. We are also one of only companies in the
world to have our own patented zip line braking systems. “Foefie Brake©” &
“Foefie Stop©”. Some companies use gloves to brake, which may lead to
injuries such as dislocated or injured shoulders and fingers getting
caught between the pulley and the wire rope. Note that under no circumstances patrons are
allowed to handle any equipment.
HOW LONG DOES THE TOUR TAKE?
The
average group size of 8 people takes about 1hour to 1hour 30 min. Note that this
might vary due to factors such as:
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When
accommodating very large groups 30+.
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The
amount of children in the group.
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The
amount of parents and children sliding in Tandem.
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Persons
in the group with a fear of heights.
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The
fitness levels of the group (since there is walking
involved).
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When
raining it takes time to dry the rain suits.
TOUR SCHEDULES
We are open every day of the year first
tours leaves at 08h30 and last group leaves 15h30 during off peak season. During
peak season first groups leave at 08h00 and last groups leave at 16h00. Signing
of indemnity forms and kitting up takes approximately 30 min. For large groups
it is preferable to book in advance to avoid disappointment. We also request
your patience if your group should leave later than expected, since we want
to ensure every persons safety and to enjoy the
activities.