Abseiling in and near Clarens

Bergwoning

A wealth of recreational activities matches the scenic splendor around you. For those with a yearning for the high adventures of life, Bergwoning offers, abseiling, clay pigeon shooting, bugxter rides, fly fishing and many more. ... more

Does throwing yourself over the side of a cliff or down the edge of a waterfall with only a rope and harness appeal to your sense of adventure? Then abseiling in South Africa is for you. Abseiling is quite different from rock climbing – you are attached to a harness and rapple down a cliff to land safely on the ground. It is a very safe sport and no previous experience is necessary.

South Africa boasts some of the most spectacular sites in the world, including the world's tallest (112m) off the side of the famous and beautiful Table Mountain in Cape Town.

Abseiling sites are concentrated around the Drakensberg mountain range and Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands. In addition to abseiling, these areas offer hiking and rafting trips through stunning scenery, with the opportunity to view birds and wildlife along the way.

Coastal regions do not disappoint, with abseiling companies operating out of Coffee Bay on the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast, Knysna and Margate. Orbi Gorge in Margate offers a close second to Table Mountain, with an astounding 110m drop, 65m of which involves a free abseil directly into the gorge.

If you're an adrenalin junkie travelling in Gauteng, Johannesburg offers the opportunity to abseil off of a high bridge. If you're really daring, you can even abseil face-first down the side of a building – this sport is known as rapp jumping.