Blyde Canyon Abseiling

Blyde Canyon Abseiling is a two hour adventure on offer in the picturesque region of the Blyde River Canyon in the tourist-popular province of Mpumalanga in northern South Africa.

The rock face that we used to abseil is situated on the banks of the Blyde Dam right next to the dam wall, boasting some spectacular scenery of the canyon, dam, the Three Rondawels mountains and maybe a hippo or two. From where you will be abseiling you will be seeing the Blyde Dam wall and the overflow of the dam into the Blyde river.

Enjoy truly spectacular views while experiencing a fantastic thrill.

In case you have no idea what abseiling is all about, it's the art of lowering yourself safely down a rope. You wear a climbing harness, and are clipped onto the rope with some manner of descending device. You then walk backwards down the cliff face or dam wall, or whatever, supported by the rope, slowly lowering yourself down, enjoying the scenery en route.

Most commercial abseils are belayed. If you were to just let go in panic, the trip leader could safely lower you down remotely, either from above or below. It's also quite likely that there'll be a decent section of overhang, so you get to spend some time just hanging out, admiring the view.

For something a tad more extreme - rapp jumping is abseiling with the climbing ropes attached at your back instead of your tummy, so you go down face first, usually running. Not for the faint of heart.

Blyde River Dam, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Guide and Equipment.

Walking shoes, sun-block and a sense of adventure.

No special skills required. A minimum age of 16 years applies.

Minimum requirement per booking is 6 persons. Each group's max size is 12.