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BBesides its beauty, the Garden Route offers some of the best adventure activities in the country. Here are some of our top picks:
Zip line at Tsitsikamma
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours transports travellers into a new world as they glide from one platform to the next along the Tsitsikamma Forest. Adventurists get to see the beauty of the forest from 30m above, and if lucky, may just spot the elusive Narina Trogon bird.
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OOne of the most popular activities is their Hedge Maze, the largest permanent Hedge Maze in the southern hemisphere.
TThe three-hour adventure starts with a brief introduction at the main office. Teams of five are then transported to the forest to start their adventure. Throughout the trip, the guides provide insightful information about the forest and the Tsitsikamma area.
Priced from R595. Contact 042 281 1836 or visit www.canopytour.co.za
4 activities in the Garden Route
BBloukrans Bungee
Those travellers who are daring and risk takers try the world’s highest bungee bridge, situated at Bloukrans River Bridge. This once-in-a-lifetime adrenaline high is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Eastern Cape and with good reason.
Bloukrans Bungee uses pendulum bungee technology to ensure the smoothest, most comfortable bungee jump possible. Jumpers are secured in a full-body harness, combined with an ankle connection. Despite the 200m drop, adrenaline junkies will have stunning views of the Bloukrans River Valley.
Priced from R1 000.
Contact: 042 281 1458, 071 109 6872 or 071 248 5959
Email: book@faceadrenalin.com
Explore the largest maze in the southern hemisphere
Described as the Garden Route’s favourite family homestead, Redberry Farm offers a range of activities for all ages. One of the most popular activities is their Hedge Maze, the largest permanent Hedge Maze in the southern hemisphere.
While it is important for families or friends to team up to find the exit, there are lots of hidden treasures along the way to keep everyone entertained.
The maze consists of seven strawberry stations, a 25m underground tunnel, and a spectacular lookout point. If you get stamped at all the stations, you will get a reward at the end.
Priced from R40.
Contact: 044 870 7123
Email: info@redberryfarm.co.za
Blackwater Tubing: If you are not scared of getting wet, then Blackwater Tubing is for you.
Situated along the Storms River, these unique river adventures prove to be loads of fun. With the backdrop of the Storm River in the Plaatbos Nature Reserve and Tsitsikamma National, guests get to see some of the most majestic sights as they flow down the river.
Full and half-day tubing trips are available. Travellers who want to relax after their exhilarating experience can book at the Tube and Axe Boutique Lodge, Backpackers & Camping.
Priced from R650 (half day) to R1 100 (full day).
Contact: 042 281 1757
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