In South Africa, there are many prime examples of this unique form of tourism.

The Tsitsikamma Experience

• Construction of the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour© (in the Eastern Cape) has been undertaken in accordance with strict civil engineering standards. The system was designed and created by an adventurous civil engineer who constructed a similar canopy tour in Costa Rica. The safety standards have been significantly enhanced and the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour© uses state of the art equipment and has been rated as the most sophisticated of its kind in the world.

• The tour begins with a detailed safety briefing followed by a 'kitting up' session where full body harness, pulleys and climbing equipment is put on and checked. A short drive into the Tsitsikamma forest and it is time to monkey around!

• On the launch platform a new world unfolds as one gently glides on a steel cable to the first tree platform. All groups are escorted through the forest canopy by a lead guide and a follow guide to ensure safety.

• The platforms, built high up in the giant Outeniqua Yellowwoods, provide an unbelievable view of this enchanting new world.

• The ecology of the forest is nothing short of phenomenal, as is the birdlife: Knysna Loeries, sightings of the elusive Narina Trogon and the Samago monkey are not uncommon.

• The Tsistikamma Canopy Tour© consists of eight platforms and nine 'fufi' slides, the longest of which is over 80m! It just around three hours to complete this journey of a lifetime.

Links:

• Visit: www.treetoptour.com for full details on the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour.
• Alternatively the Karkloof Canopy Tour in the Natal Midlands is another popular option. Visit: www.drakensberg-tourism.com for more information or go directly to their website on: www.karkloofcanopytour.co.za

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