15 Ziplining, Canyoning & Rafting Tours in South Africa to Build a Day Around

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

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

Ride a 4x4 into the Table Mountain foothills, then tackle seven zipline cables across a canyon, including a 270-meter opening ride and a 155-meter-high section. Guides such as Vumi, Sakhile, Nkosi, and Wilson are known for calm safety briefings and good humor. Allow two hours, arrive 20 minutes early, and bring a jacket.

“Both Mussa and Ronald were amazing they respect the time and gave me an unforgettable experience, I did seven zips with hiking and amazing views”

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2.Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

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

Meet the Face Adrenalin team at Bloukrans Bridge, cross to the arch by zipline, then make the world’s highest bungee jump with specialist equipment and pendulum technology. Guides such as Viron, Mario, and Rendy have been praised for keeping the mood calm and fun. A winch ride and 216-meter SkyWalk return you to solid ground.

“Amazing! Every single person was so friendly, had a wonderful time and would definitely do it again”

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3.Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $97

You’ll gear up at the Bloukrans Bungy office, take a zipline to the bridge platform, and jump above the Bloukrans River Gorge. The team, including staff praised as John and Heavy, guides you through every step. Your ticket includes the safety briefing, winch ride, SkyWalk, and certificate. Photos and video cost extra.

“The moment when you put your toes over the edge and they start counting!Never have I felt so alive!!!”

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4.Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

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

Glide 30 meters above Tsitsikamma’s forest floor on a 150-minute canopy tour from Stormsrivier. Two English or Afrikaans-speaking guides lead groups of up to eight across tree platforms, explaining birdlife, tree ferns, and Outeniqua yellowwoods. You’ll receive safety gear, water, and a certificate, but bring comfortable shoes and leave backpacks behind.

“Sibu and Asthani were really helpful and supportive throughout and made it a really fun experience”

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5.Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · from $60

Join Africanyon River Adventures in The Crags for a roughly three-hour canyoning trip through indigenous forest and river pools. With guides such as Darren, Puna, Tabzzz, and Julian, you’ll swim or hike between stops, rappel a 25-meter waterfall, and zipline over a 30-meter fall. Gear is included, but bring swim shoes and a towel.

“Such a great experience from the beginning on. We felt safe every step of the way through a breathtaking scenery. Our guides Darren and Puna were so friendly, funny and supporting that we would follow them into any adventure! Great job!!!!”

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6.Canyoning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 353 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $52

Join Africanyon River Adventures for a 2 to 2.5-hour canyoning trip near Plettenberg Bay. You will abseil, swim, scramble, jump from cliffs, and ride a 55-meter zip-line into a river. Guides such as Tebz, Julian, Steph, Darren, and Warren are praised for clear safety help. A wetsuit, harness, helmet, and life jacket are supplied.

“it was great! Tebzz and Puna we're very informative, safe, and entertaining! would recommend it for folks in good physical condition as there was a decent amount of swimming and climbing involved”

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7.Short Canyoning Trip in The Crags

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $48

At The Crags, two qualified Canyon Adventure Guides lead you through an ancient river gorge by abseil, swim, and hike. You’ll rappel through the 25-meter Rush waterfall, choose optional cliff jumps, and use supplied wetsuit, helmet, life vest, and harness. Guides such as Tebzzzz, Puna, Sims, Warren, and Bokkie have helped make this a lively, reassuring introduction to canyoning.

“It was an unforgettable experience with magical views and adrenaline pumping jumps. Tebzzzz and Puna made us feel safe and made the experience super exciting and fun.”

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8.2.5-Hour Sabie River Zip Line Experience

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

Meet your English-speaking guides at Perry’s Bridge Trading Post, then ride into the Sabie River valley for a 1.2-kilometer zip line course. Eight cable sections, ranging from 70 to 230 meters, connect 10 forest platforms. Guides such as Senzo, Molo, Maxwell, and Succeed are praised for calm safety help and fun photos.

“Really amazing Wear leggings to move around easy and sneakers for comfort”

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9.Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Blackwater Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 58 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Spend six hours moving through Tsitsikamma National Park by tube, hand paddling, rock scrambling, swimming, and optional jumps. Guides such as Enzo, Darren, Ross, Richard, and Justin have led trips, though your guide team may vary. Expect an 800-meter gorge walk, low-water river sections, Storms River Mouth views, and a hot shower afterward.

“What an experience! We loved it. The two guides were very funny and it was a great time with them! I would highly recommend :)”

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10.Stormsrivier: Green Route Tubing and Paddle-Boarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Join an English-speaking guide near Tube n' Axe Lodge for a three-hour Storms River outing with a 20-minute Jeep transfer, flat-water SUP, tubing, a forest walk, and a pool and drop tube run. Derrin and Luciene have led guests through this scenic route. Wetsuits and booties are available to hire.

“Derrin and luciene made this activity totally worth it. It was a great experience paddling and tubing our way through the Stormsrivier.”

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11.Plettenberg: 2-Hour Zipline Tour

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

Meet your two guides at A13a Airport Road, gear up in a Singing Rock full-body harness, then ride six ziplines above Plettenberg Bay. Expect forest, cliffs, ocean views, wildlife notes, bottled water, and a small group capped at eight. The listed two-hour tour can be much shorter when the course is quiet.

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12.Ceres: Ziplining in the Mountains

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

You’ll ride eight ziplines above the Koekedouw River, reaching 291 metres in length and 40 metres above the ground. Two guides kit you out, lead the mountain route, and help you through each slide. The 1.4km course takes about 75 minutes, with water and equipment included.

“Fijne begeleiding, leuke gidsen en super toffe activiteit om te doen. Hebben genoten!”

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13.3 Day Big 5 and Bungee Tour – Garden Route Small Group Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $372

Travel from Cape Town along the Garden Route in a group of up to 13. You get a private-reserve safari, Cango Caves, accommodation, transport, two breakfasts, and two dinners. Optional extras include zip-lining, Monkeyland, crocodile cage activity, and the 216-meter Bloukrans bungee jump. Guides may include Lourens, Taariq, Khotso, or Dylan.

“I recently completed this tour with my adult daughter. From the first communication with Eunice to the end of the tour I cannot rave about this company enough. Tariq was our guide and was professional, knowledgeable, lots of fun and lookeRead more”

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14.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 up through indigenous bush, then launch from a 70-meter tower on twin 500-meter cables. Finish with an 18-meter giant swing. The one-hour activity runs in English and includes all safety gear.

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

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15.White Water Rafting on Sabie River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

At Extreme Adventure Camp, you will paddle 7 to 8 km of the Sabie River through grade 2 to 3 rapids. An English-speaking guide leads the small group, which is limited to 10 people. Expect splashing waves, rocky turns, scenic vegetation, wildlife viewing, and a two-hour outing. Low water can slow the raft and reduce the action.

“alles super, leider zu wenig Wasser im Fluss dadurch bliebt das Boot sehr oft stecken.”

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