About Cape Canopy Tours

About Cape Canopy Tours

Here is a bit about our history and what to expect.

Our Values

Safety is our number one priority

Safety is our No.1 Priority

We think about the safety of our guests from the moment we start work until the last tour of the day. Every one of our Canopy Tours has been designed and constructed by a qualified civil engineer.

Daily course checks and an annual engineering inspection are carried out as part of our rigorous safety programme. All guides complete a comprehensive training process and are assessed for safe operation and best practice before guiding guests.

We are trailblazers

We are Trailblazers

We are proud to have built Africa’s first ever Canopy Tour® at Tsitsikamma in 2001.

We are the original Canopy Tour® operators in Africa and remain committed to delivering a world-class experience with passion, professionalism and authenticity.

Conservation through adventure

We believe in Conservation through Adventure

In an increasingly busy world, we believe everyone deserves more time outdoors experiencing nature.

Through fun aerial adventures in pristine wilderness areas, we hope guests learn something new from our knowledgeable guides and leave with a greater appreciation for conserving South Africa’s natural habitats.

Local guides, world class experience

Local guides, a World Class Experience

We believe in empowering local communities and selecting and training guides from the areas where we operate.

We strive to match the beauty of the scenery with the quality of the guides who accompany you, while using eco-tourism as a driver of socio-economic upliftment in local communities.

Small personal groups

Helping you push the Boundaries and reach New Heights

We keep our tours small and personal and limit group size to a maximum of 9 people, with at least 2 guides accompanying each group.

Smaller groups create a more personal experience and give guests the confidence and space to step beyond their comfort zone.

We love what we do

We Love what we do

We believe we have the best job in the world. Every day we get to work in incredible natural spaces and share them with new people from all over the world.

Let us show you why we love it.

History of the Canopy Tour

History of the Canopy Tour®

Canopy tours originated in the lush rainforests of Costa Rica where adventurous biologists devised a system of cables and platforms to explore this previously inaccessible ecosystem.

Environmental impact studies

It wasn’t long before this developed into a breathtaking eco-tourism activity.
Each system has been designed and built by a Canopy Tours® engineer, starting with the canopy tour in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Local community guides

Construction of Canopy Tours® South Africa has been done in accordance with strict civil engineering standards.
Each Canopy Tour® site is located in rural areas where we have helped to uplift local communities by training locals to become guides; thereby providing a vital source of income and employment.

History of the Canopy Tour

This led to the search for South Africa’s largest trees and the opening of the internationally acclaimed Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour® in 2001.

There are now seven official Canopy Tours® across South Africa, including the Cape Canopy Tour in Elgin.

Environmental impact studies

Environmental impact studies are undertaken before construction to ensure that the surrounding forest ecology is protected, and each site works closely with local communities through employment and guide training.
Strict environmental management plans have been adhered to and the construction of South Africa’s Canopy Tours® has been carried out with the approval of the Department of Water Affairs & Forestry as well as the Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism.

Local community guides

At Canopy Tours® South Africa we are proud to work closely with the communities within which we operate.
Each Canopy Tour® site is located in rural areas where we have helped to uplift local communities by training locals to become guides; thereby providing a vital source of income and employment.

History of the Canopy Tour

What to Expect

Canopy tours originated in the lush rainforests of Costa Rica where adventurous biologists devised a system of cables and platforms to explore this previously inaccessible ecosystem.

Environmental impact studies

Your group will then be transported in an open vehicle to the start of the canopy tour.
From the moment you launch off the first platform, a new world unfolds as you slide on a steel cable across to the next viewpoint. Once you arrive at the platform we encourage you to stop for a while and enjoy the view while your guide points out interesting features or facts about the surrounding ecology.

Local community guides

All groups are escorted by a lead guide and safety guide at all times.
Your safety is paramount and we have strict procedures in place to ensure that you are constantly connected to either the cable or the platform. Each tour lasts between 2 – 4 hours, depending which particular Canopy Tour it is and how many people there are in your group.

Bring your camera and enjoy cape canopy tour

PS. There is some amazing stuff to see, don’t forget to bring your camera!