15 South Africa Zipline Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Zipline Cape Town – From Foot of Table Mountain Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,179 reviews · from $49Our pick

Travel by 4x4 from Silvermist Estate to the foot of Table Mountain, then cross seven zipline cables totaling about 2.3 kilometers. Guides such as Vumi, Sakhile, Wilson, Nkosi, and Mesuli are praised for calm safety briefings and good humor, while short walks between platforms reveal Cape Town and the fynbos kingdom.

“It was nice and beautiful. Ronald and Zakhele was with us and they made sure that we are safe. Will recommend to friends and family”

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2.Knysna Ziplines Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $48

Meet at Sasol Harkerville for a roughly two-hour zipline adventure above the Kranshoek gorge. Your guides fit you with a harness, helmet, gloves, and raincoat, then lead you across several long cables reaching about 250 meters above the ground. Small groups, with no more than eight people, keep the instruction personal.

“My family enjoyed this activity. I love that it caters to kids as young as 8 years old . We really had a great time .”

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3.Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $97

At Bloukrans Bridge near Plettenberg Bay, you cross to the jump point by zipline, leap from Africa's highest bridge, then return by winch and the 216-meter SkyWalk. English-speaking guides, specialist equipment, and pendulum technology keep the experience smooth. Photos and videos cost extra.

“Amazing experience. Fun atmosphere on the bridge before the jump and reassuring instructors”

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4.Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 481 reviews · 2h 30m · from $55

You will cross the Tsitsikamma forest canopy on a guided zipline tour lasting about 150 minutes. Two English or Afrikaans-speaking guides handle the safety system and explain local trees, ferns, and birdlife. Expect ten platforms, a 600-metre walk afterward, and a small group of up to eight people.

“super much fun! I was a bit scared in tje beginning but after some time I really enjoyed it”

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5.Hazyview: 2.5-Hour Sabie River Zip Line Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 160 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43

Meet your English-speaking guide at Perry’s Bridge Trading Post for a safety briefing, then ride to the Sabie River valley for a 1.2-kilometer cable trail. You’ll cross lines from 70 to 230 meters long, pause at 10 forest platforms, and watch for local wildlife. Guides such as Succeed, Maxwell, Goodness, and Mr T are known for calm instruction and fun support.

“Definitely value for money. 8 various ziplines for the same price as 1 long one at other places. Guides have worked there for years and knkw what they are doing! Definitely recommended”

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6.Plettenberg: 2-Hour Zipline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Meet two guides at A13a Airport Road, gear up in a Singing Rock full-body harness, then walk to the first platform for a safety briefing and demonstration. Across roughly six ziplines, you glide above forest, cliffs, and the Indian Ocean while guides explain local plants and wildlife. Groups are limited to eight.

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7.Ceres: Ziplining in the Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Ride eight zip lines above the Koekedouw River near Ceres, covering 1.4 kilometers with slides up to 291 meters long and 40 meters high. Two guides lead you through the mountain using full-body safety gear. The tour takes about an hour to 90 minutes and includes water, equipment, and transport up the mountain.

“It was really an absolute wonderful experience; the reception was amazing at the check inn point. At reception I struggled with my phone; she handed me her phone to complete the requested information. We had the best assistance during the rides, the guy who made the videos and too the photos did an excellent job. The two guys who took us on the rides were very helpful, they did an absolute great job.”

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8.Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Zip Line and Giant Swing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

At Adrenalin Addo, you cross the Sundays River by raft, ride through indigenous bush, then launch from a tower 70 meters above the valley. The twin 500-meter zip line reaches about 60 km/h, with a chance of more than 80 km/h. Finish with an 18-meter giant swing. English instruction, gear, and a one-hour visit are included.

“Zip line was a bit slow Working against wind Giant swing was awesome”

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9.Bloukrans Bridge: Zipline, Hangout, and SkyWalk Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

Join an English-speaking guide at Bloukrans Bridge for a one-hour adventure that combines a 200m zipline, safety-lined Hang Out Zone, and suspended SkyWalk. You will watch bungy jumpers from the bridge without making the jump yourself. Full harness equipment is included, while transport and meals are not.

“Special view from the bridge in the hangout zone! Incredible!”

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10.Magoebaskloof Adventures: 2H Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Spend about two hours on 11 cable slides above Magoebaskloof’s indigenous forest, river, waterfalls, and gorges. English-speaking guides handle the safety briefing, equipment, and ecology talk, with a short suspension bridge, water break, transport, refreshments, and a light meal at Platform 14 Coffee Shop. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“It was awesome and cool. It’s beautiful above the river. I really enjoyed it.”

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11.Zip Line and Wine from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $331

Begin with hotel pickup and a 4x4 ride into a Cape nature reserve, then tackle 11 zip lines across 13 platforms. Finish with wine tasting in the Cape’s cooler wine region. Some departures also include a cheetah encounter. Groups are limited to seven, with guides such as Jonathan and Rachid praised for their humor and local insight.

“AMAZING. Johnathan is a great tour guide! From the time he picked us up till when he dropped us off my friend and I had a great time. He was very knowledgeable about the area and always had a great joke to tell. It turns out we were the only ones on the tour because we went during off season. The staff at the Zip line establishment were excellent and made sure we had a great time on the mountain. The even had hot chocolate ready for us at one of the platforms : The wine tour and the cheetah encounter was also an experience in itself and not too…”

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12.Ceres Zipline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $28Best value

You’ll ride eight zipline slides above the Koekedouw River near Ceres, reaching heights of 40 meters and lengths of up to 291 meters. Two trained guides handle the harnesses, safety checks, and patented braking system. The tour includes a mountain transfer, bottled water, and views across the Ceres Valley.

“What a wonderful afternoon. The ladies at reception were so welcoming and the guides were amazing. I thought my fear of heights would be an issue but it’s so much fun you don’t even think about it. Beautiful scenery! Could’ve gone again immediately!!”

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13.Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Superman Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

At Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park, you cross the Sundays River, walk about 500 metres through indigenous bush, then launch face-first from a tower above the citrus valley. The Superman zipline uses an automated braking system, so you can focus on the view. Allow one hour, bring outdoor clothing, and note the 1.5-metre minimum height and 110-kilogram maximum weight.

“The location was amazing. The staff all very helpful and very friendly”

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14.Ziplining Elgin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $83

Fly across 11 ziplines above the Riviersonderend Gorge on a four-hour Cape Canopy Tour. Two trained guides lead small groups across 13 platforms, with a 4x4 ride, snack stop, safety gear, waterfall bridge, and light lunch included. Guides such as King Shaka, Lazerith, and Adrian have earned special praise for helping nervous riders feel secure.

“I'm glad I could share this experience with my father and the guides were excellent as well.”

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15.Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Zipline, Superman & Swing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Near Addo Elephant National Park, you get two 500m zipline rides, one upright and one Superman-style, followed by an 18m giant swing. An English-speaking guide supplies the equipment and runs this small-group adventure, limited to 10 people. Bring outdoor clothing and arrange your return transport in advance.

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