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Houw Hoek Zipline
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On the N2 · 1 hour from Cape Town

Pull over.
Fly down
the mountain.

A dual-cable zipline at Houw Hoek Hotel. Two parallel cables, so two of you ride alongside each other — one on each line, all the way down. Race your friend, then get back on the road.

Book your ride — R295 See the ride

Book any day online, then arrive whenever suits you. Open seven days, 09:00–17:00.

R295

Per person

30 min

Arrival to departure

2 at once

One rider on each cable

Any day

Open 7 days, 09:00 – 17:00

This is the whole idea.

Two parallel cables. One rider on each. Filmed from the launch platform, looking down over Houw Hoek Hotel.

Book your ride — R295

The ride

Half an hour.
One very good story.

There is no long briefing, no convoy of vehicles, no half a day gone. You park at the hotel, get kitted up, cross the suspension bridge and walk up the path to the start — and then the ground drops away underneath you.

Because there are two parallel cables, you do not go one at a time while everyone else waits. Two riders launch together — one person on each cable, alongside each other — and whoever tucks in tightest gets to the bottom first. Best half hour on the N2.

  1. 1

    Kit up

    Harness, helmet and a safety check, done by trained operators. Nothing to bring and nothing to figure out.

  2. 2

    Cross the bridge, walk up

    Over the suspension bridge, then up the path to the start. A short climb, and where the nerves usually arrive.

  3. 3

    Race it

    Two riders, one on each cable, alongside each other — one long ride down the mountainside with the Overberg opening up in front of you.

  4. 4

    Land grinning

    Operators bring you in at the bottom and unclip you. Then coffee at the hotel, and back on the road. About 30 minutes, gate to gate.

Two riders racing side by side down the dual-cable zipline at Houw Hoek, with Houw Hoek Hotel and the Overberg mountains behind them A rider gliding above apple orchard trees on the Houw Hoek Zipline near Grabouw

Booking

Book the day.
Not the time.

Book online, choose the day you're coming, and then arrive whenever it suits you. There is no time slot to be back for and nothing to build your day around.

1. Book online

Pick your date and pay through the booking link. Takes a minute on your phone.

2. Arrive any time

Any time during that day, between 09:00 and 17:00. No slot, no rushing to make a departure.

3. Ride

Show us your booking, get kitted up and go. Being booked is the quickest way through.

Ready when you are

Booking ahead guarantees your ride — well worth it on weekends, long weekends and school holidays. R295 per person.

Choose your day

No time slots

Book a day, arrive when it suits you

Large groups sorted

Contact us ahead and we'll plan the flow

Trade friendly

Fully commissionable to agents and operators

Who it's for

Built to be brilliant,
not terrifying.

This is an adventure that is accessible rather than extreme. You do not need to be fit, brave or young — you need about half an hour and a willingness to let go of the platform.

Families

Kids from about 8 up. Two can go alongside each other, one on each cable — so nobody has to fly on their own while the family watches.

Couples & friends

Two cables side by side turns it into a race. Someone always claims they won. Photos to prove otherwise are optional.

Road trippers

Half an hour is the difference between a drive you forget and a drive you talk about. Stretch your legs properly.

Large groups

We run big groups regularly and manage the flow so you're back on the road on time. Contact us beforehand and we'll set it up properly.

A group of children in red helmets and harnesses on the Houw Hoek Zipline launch deck

Not riding? Still worth stopping.

Houw Hoek Hotel's restaurant and coffee shop are right there, so the rest of your group can order lunch while the brave ones fly. Nobody has to sit in the car.

Safety

Designed by people who
do this every day.

Houw Hoek Zipline was designed, built and is operated by Cape Canopy Tour — one of the Western Cape's established zipline operators, running high-altitude cables in the Hottentots Holland mountains since long before this line existed.

  • ✓Harness fitting, cable attachment, launch and landing all handled by trained operators — you are never left to work it out yourself.
  • ✓Equipment inspected and maintained to documented operational safety protocols.
  • ✓Engineered braking and controlled landings — the stop is managed for you.
  • ✓Every rider goes on their own line. Two people ride alongside each other, never attached to one another.
  • ✓Operations pause for lightning and high wind. We'd rather you came back another day.

Operated in partnership with Houw Hoek Hotel, who look after everything on the ground — parking, restaurant and coffee.

Want the full mountain?

If thirty minutes leaves you wanting more, our sister operation does the long version. Cape Canopy Tour is a half-day, 13-platform canopy tour at 1 000 m in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve — safari 4x4 up the mountain, a suspension bridge over a double waterfall, the lot.

Different day, different product. Houw Hoek is the stop on the way; Cape Canopy Tour is the reason to set the day aside.

Visit Cape Canopy Tour Compare the two

The route

Right where the road
splits three ways.

Houw Hoek sits at the point on the N2 where everyone leaving Cape Town has to choose: Hermanus, the Overberg, or the long run to the Garden Route. Whichever way you're going, you drive past our gate. Which is precisely why you should stop at it.

Cape Town

About an hour up the N2. Close enough for a day out, far enough to feel like you left.

Hermanus & the coast

Straight down the R43 from Bot River. Fly before the whales, or after.

Overberg & Caledon

The gateway to the wheatlands. Break the drive properly instead of at a fuel station.

Garden Route

First real stop out of the city on a long haul east. Get the blood moving early.

Also good if you're in the Elgin Valley

Grabouw, Elgin and the apple-and-wine belt are on our doorstep. If you're doing a day of tasting rooms, farm stalls and orchards, half an hour on a zipline is the part the kids will actually remember.

Get directions

Our home on the N2

Houw Hoek Hotel

The zipline lives on the grounds of Houw Hoek Hotel, a landmark property at the gateway to the Overberg. There is a restaurant, a coffee shop, lawns to sit on and plenty of parking — so a half-hour zipline can easily turn into a proper couple of hours.

Staying over, having lunch, or planning a wedding or function? Speak to the hotel directly.

028 284 9646 Hotel website

FAQs

Before you pull in.

How does booking work?

Book online and choose the day you want to come. There's no time slot to pick — arrive at any point during that day, between 09:00 and 17:00, and we'll get you on the cable. Booking ahead guarantees your ride and gets you through quickest when you arrive.

How much does it cost?

R295 per person, including all safety equipment and trained operators.

How long does it take?

About 30 minutes from arrival to departure — that's the whole visit, not the ride itself. It covers getting kitted up, crossing the suspension bridge, the walk up the path to the start, the ride down and unclipping at the bottom.

Can two people ride at the same time?

Yes — that's the whole point. There are two parallel cables, so two riders go alongside each other, one person on each cable. You're not attached to one another; you each ride your own line, side by side.

What is the minimum age?

We can generally accommodate children from about age 8. Every rider slides on their own — we don't do tandem rides with a guide. If you're unsure whether your child will fit, come and chat to us and try a harness on before you commit, or call 028 284 9646.

What if someone in our group doesn't want to ride?

They can wait in comfort. Houw Hoek Hotel has a restaurant and coffee shop on site, so non-riders can sit down with a coffee or lunch while the rest of the group flies.

Is it safe?

The zipline was designed and is operated by Cape Canopy Tour, an established Western Cape zipline operator. Harness fitting, cable attachment, launch and landing are all handled by trained operators, and equipment is maintained to documented safety protocols.

Can you handle large groups?

Yes. We run large groups regularly and manage the timing so everyone rides and you're back on the road in a reasonable time. Please contact us before your visit on 028 284 9646 or adventure@houwhoekzipline.co.za so we can plan a seamless experience. Fully commissionable to the trade, with no fixed time slot to build an itinerary around.

What happens in bad weather?

We ride in most conditions, including light rain. Operations pause for lightning or strong wind. If in doubt on the day, call us on 028 284 9646 before you drive out.

What should I wear?

Whatever you're already driving in, as long as it's comfortable. Closed shoes are best. Leave loose items in the car — we'll fit the harness and helmet over the top.

Find us

Off the N2 at Houw Hoek.

We're on the grounds of Houw Hoek Hotel, signposted off the N2 at Houw Hoek between Grabouw and Bot River. Turn in at the hotel, follow the drive, and park on the lawns. You'll see the cables from the parking area.

Address
Houw Hoek Hotel, N2, Houw Hoek
Grabouw, 7160, Western Cape
Open
Monday to Sunday, 09:00 – 17:00
Phone
028 284 9646
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Go on. Pull over.

R295 a person. About half an hour. Open seven days, 09:00 to 17:00. Book your day now and arrive whenever it suits you.

Book your ride Call 028 284 9646