Longest zip line tour in Africa found at Lake Eland

Covering an impressive 2500 hectares in the heart of Oribi Gorge with diverse ecosystems of bushveld, grassland, coastal fields, and wetland, this natural landscape offers great peace and tranquility.

Brothers Eric and Trevor Dunstone purchased the land for conservation and founded the reserve in 2003.

A large lake shaped like the eland common in bushman paintings gives the reserve its name Lake Eland in honour of this magnificent antelope and its symbolic meaning to the San.

Activities to choose from include a self-game drive, viewing the abundant wildlife and flora to be seen from the comfort of your car.

In addition guests can walk across their 80m suspension bridge, as well as take part in their fabulous zip line tour, horse rides, walking and single track mountain bike trails, paintballing, and fishing.

There are also some stunning picnic sites and a restaurant and tea garden close to the children’s playground.

Making for the ultimate family getaway, there’s something for everyone at Lake Eland.

The Lake Eland Zip Line Tour consists of 14 zip line slides starting at the top of the Oribi Gorge.

The longest zip line is No. 6, which soars 680m and 300m high above the Gorge.

The views from that height are breathtaking and you are left feeling exhilarated.

Another slide crosses over the lake and if you stretch your toes far enough you might just be able to touch the water.

The final slide is through a tunnel and across a river completing 4.5km.

One of the main highlights for guests visiting Lake Eland Game Reserve is to walk across our 80m Suspension Bridge.

Not only is it exhilarating to walk across the Suspension Bridge, but it is quite an achievement for many of us who are fearful of heights.

The views from the bridge are breathtaking and you will be inspired by the magnificence and grandeur of the Oribi Gorge.

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