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Welcome to our first newsletter. We’ve been so busy growing the Canopy Tour® brand that we haven’t had time to stay in touch. Well that’s all about to change as you can now expect to receive regular updates each season. You’ll also be the first to know about our latest Canopy Tour® openings and special offers so keep checking that inbox for news from the treetop world of Canopy Tours®.
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When we say we’ve been too busy to write, we really do mean it. This month sees the opening of the new Drakensberg Canopy Tour® and hot on its heels we will be launching our first ‘international’ Canopy Tour® across the border in Swaziland.
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Drakensberg Canopy Tour® – now open! |
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 Situated in an indigenous forest of the Central Drakensberg, in the shadow of the towering Cathkin Peak, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour® awaits you. Boasting Africa’s first elevated rock face walkway with a good mix of both cliff face and treetop platforms, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour should go to the top of your “must do” list.
Experience nature like never before as you embark on a journey of 12 slides that takes you through the enchanted Blue Grotto forest – home to over 150 species of birds including the rare Bush Blackcap. Led by trained guides as you glide between platforms perched in trees and on cliff faces, allow your senses to flood with the timeless atmosphere of the forest. The inspiring nature of the majestic Drakensberg, the ancient indigenous forest, waterfalls and the cascading stream make this an opportunity not to be missed. The beautiful forest surroundings ensure the new Drakensberg Canopy Tour is aimed primarily at nature lovers and birding enthusiasts, but the scenic slides and views from each platform will leave everyone enthralled. For more info visit www.drakensbergcanopytour.co.za
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Malolotja Canopy Tour® – Swaziland |
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 We have also been across the border into Swaziland recently to start work on our first ‘international’ Canopy Tour® at the majestic Malolotja Nature Reserve. This secluded mountain reserve contains plenty of game, amazing birdlife and a world renowned display of wildflowers in spring – all in all the ideal setting for a Canopy Tour®. The Malolotja Canopy Tour® is scheduled to open in January 2010.
Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience at the Malolotja Canopy Tour®, Swaziland’s first official Canopy Tour. Set within the forested Sihlotswane gorge, adjacent to the famous Malolotja Falls, the Malolotja Canopy Tour® offers some of the most dramatic scenery you will ever encounter with striking rock formations, towering cliff faces and views across the lush forest canopy towards the Malolotja mountain peaks. Take a unique trip through the forest canopy while experiencing a rich diversity of fauna and flora along the way. The Malolotja Canopy Tour® consists of eleven elevated forest platforms, ten slides and a 50 metre long suspension bridge that crosses the Majolomba River. It’s an experience not to be missed! For more info visit www.malolotjacanopytours.com
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Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour® - Limpopo |
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 Set within a steep, inaccessible forested gorge with three giant waterfalls, the newly opened Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour is a sight to behold. Journey through the ecology and geology of one of the most spectacular waterfall gorges in the province. The Letaba River gorge is home to a wide variety of plant, animal and birdlife - watch out for the Giant Kingfisher as you make your way along the 13 different slides.
Designing and building this Canopy Tour involved a lot of hanging in harnesses on ropes dangling down sheer cliff faces, plus the odd jump off 20m high waterfalls and a swim to shore! The work was both exciting and tiring (yes and scary at times) but we have no doubt the final product was worth every minute. If you haven’t experienced it yet, we guarantee the Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour will leave you in awe of your natural surroundings. For more info visit www.magoebaskloofcanopytour.co.za
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 Canopy Tours® recently announced the growth of the brand to six unique Canopy Tour® locations around South Africa with a stand at this year’s Tourism Indaba in Durban. This was extremely well received by the tourism trade and has helped develop new relationships and opportunities across the country.
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Thanks for being a part of our first newsletter – please help us grow our mailing list of like-minded friends by forwarding their email address to marketing@canopytour.co.za. Your friends can also sign up for the newsletter on our new website. Until our next issue… Yours from the trees
The Canopy Tour® Team
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