Tsitsikamma Zipline: Canopy Tours and Options

The forest canopy course in Storms River village

The meeting point is the operator base at 101 Darnell Street in Stormsriver Village, not inside the Storms River Mouth rest camp. The platforms stand roughly 30 m above the forest floor, and two guides travel with the group.

The operator names 2 to 2.5 hours in total, and that counts the briefing, the drive and the walking, not time on the cable. Arrive 15 minutes before your start. The course runs all year, also in rain, and is only cancelled for safety reasons. Wear closed shoes that fit well and bring something warm.

Bookings are accepted from age 5, and children can ride tandem with a guide. The weight limit is 120 kg, pregnancy is not permitted, and a 600 m walk follows the zipline section. No experience is needed. The canopy tour guide covers the course in more detail.

Bloukrans zipline, Hangout and SkyWalk

Bloukrans River Bridge lies on the N2, reached by the turn-off at Tsitsikamma Khoisan Village, and it is a separate stop from the village and the coast. The $40.43 programme lasts one hour. A guide, harness and helmet are included. It is open from age 8, children ride tandem with a parent or guardian, and the weight limit is 150 kg. This option does not include the jump.

The $127.51 package adds the bungee: zipline, Hangout, the jump itself, a winch ride back up to the bridge and the SkyWalk, plus a jump certificate. The operator gives the drop as 216 m. The jump is open from age 14 and for 35 to 150 kg. For both programmes, check in at least one hour before your time slot. Bloukrans operates daily from 09:00 to 17:00 all year, and rain alone does not stop it, while storms and thunder can. The Bloukrans guide compares the jump packages.

Prices and which zipline suits you

Families with a five-year-old need the forest course, because the bridge starts at 8. Anyone who wants height and a drop should take the full Bloukrans package, and the $40.43 option is the short version without the jump. Park entry at Storms River Mouth is a separate ticket; see the entry fee guide.

Please tell the operator before booking if you are pregnant or have high blood pressure, a heart condition, epilepsy, or knee or back problems, because Bloukrans assesses each case and may ask for a medical certificate. Use the arrival guide to plan the drive between the village, the coast and the N2, and the weather guide for the season.