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WWhat person in their right mind would throw themselves off the edge of a gorge, and find someone crazy enough to join them? You would! Grab your loved one, or your best friend, hold hands (for support) and just do it! And if that's not enough, there's always the zip line...
The lowveld is full of adventure highs, and Graskop’s gorge swing rates up there with the best of them.
Teetering on a tiny platform, with only a cable and a fellow adrenalin junkie for company (if you go tandem) prepare to freefall 68m, plummeting 0-160km/h in 3 seconds, swinging out like a human pendulum across the gorge. The views are spectacular and so is the after-rush.
Get a double buzz and zip slide (a zip line is a high-speed pulley that uses gravity to accelerate along a steel cable) across the gorge too. The locals call it ‘foefie sliding’ and it’s a hang-on-for-dear-life ride down a wire suspended 80m high, and 130m across the gorge.
Fly at breakneck speed, wind screaming in your ears – a high octane burst of elation and an eye-full of the magnificent Graskop Falls are your reward.
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TTravel tips & planning info
Who to contact
Trips SA
Tel: +27 (0)13 764 1177
E-mail: info@tripssa.co.za
How to get here
Graskop is on the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga.
Best time to visit
All year around, but the gorge swing is weather dependent.
Things to do
Drive the Panorama Route and view the Blyde River Canyon and God's Window – some of the most spectacular views in South Africa.
Tours to do
Graskop is within easy driving distance of the Kruger National Park, so combine a visit here with a safari.
Get around
Self-drive is best.
What will it cost?
Prices vary but start at around R350.
Length of stay
The jump takes mere seconds, but make sure to book a day or 2 to fully explore this stunning area.
What to pack
The weather is usually pleasant but always pack a warm jacket.
Where to stay
Graskop is in the heart of the Panorama Route with many overnight options from B&Bs to luxury lodges.
What to eat
This part of the world is famous for its pancakes. Try Harrie's Pancakes in Graskop.
Best buys
Buy some local craft, including soap stone and malachite sculptures, and support the local people.
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