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KLOOFING ADVENTURES IN SOUTH AFRICA
South
Africa Kloofing: High in the mountains, whilst most
people try their best to stay away from the edges of
cliffs, there are a number of adrenaline junkies who’s
mission is to find the highest cliff possible and jump
off into the icy waters below. Known as canyoning, the
art of kloofing in South Africa is a sizzling favourite
and very popular amongst thrill seekers.
Essentially, kloofing is the art of following a mountain
stream down its course by floating, jumping and
swimming. Kloofing takes place in a river gorge deep in
the mountains. There are inherently a few dangers
involved, but that’s what makes it a worthwhile venture
for those seeking new levels of excitement. A secondary
bonus is that you’re privy to some incredible scenery
whilst you’re exploring these mountain rivers.
Kloofing in South Africa started in the Western Cape and
whilst the rest of South Africa has slowly caught on,
this province remains Africa’s kloofing hotspot.
Favourite kloofing spots include the lush Western Cape
at Steenbras River Gorge, Gauteng at the Crocodile River
and in Mpumalanga at the Sabie River.
The Cape mountains, warm climate, cold mountain water
and hard sandstone are the key elements that form the
unique river gorges and valleys which make for fantastic
and exciting kloofing. The thrill takes place when
wondering how deep the pools actually are as the water
remains dark and unknown. Popular of the Cape Kloof’s
includes Suicide Gorge. It is a very steep kloof and
contains a sequence of notorious compulsory jumps. Some
jumps are over 13m high! Die Hel is a famous pool in the
Groot Winterhoek mountains in the Western Cape. It is a
15km hike and is surrounded by cliffs and a large but
magnificent waterfall. The Ratel River near the Western
Cape town of Porterville, is a enjoyable river for
self-guided kloofing. All trips can be done as an
escorted trip.
There is a guided and overnight adventure kloofing trip
on the Nuy River near Montagu in the Western Cape. Spend
the day enjoying thrilling kloofing adventures, sipping
on well-deserved drinks and enjoying great company with
friends. Spend the evening cuddling by the fire and
chatting about your day’s kloofing adventures.
When enjoying kloofing in South Africa, be sure to go to
Baviaanskloof at Bobbejaans River. This kloofing
adventure starts with a steady uphill hike approximately
1-2 hours long and runs parallel to the river. At the
top is the magnificent waterfall which you can see for
some distance. It awaits your discovery and invites you
for a challenging kloofing jump. If you want to shorten
your trip, you can also cut down into the kloof from an
earlier point on the path. Baviaanskloof offers
magnificent scenery and challenging kloofing
experiences.
In KwaZulu Natal, the Mfongosi River is renowned for
very high and steep rockslides offering extreme kloofing
experiences. The scenery is magnificent and
breathtaking. FriXion kloofing offers adventures for
beginner and expert kloofers. It arranges thrilling
kloofing adventures in and around the majestic Western
Cape Mountains.
Kloofing in South Africa offers thrilling jumps,
breath-taking views an unforgettable experiences with
friends and family. Conquer your fear and meet your
South African kloofing challenge
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