New zipline launches in Overberg

A new zipline adventure experience has launched at Houw Hoek Hotel on the N2 in the Overberg region of the Western Cape.

Developed by Cape Canopy Tour in partnership with Houw Hoek Hotel, the product is a single, continuous dual-line ride completed in approximately 30 minutes. It operates on a fully free-sale basis with no advance booking.

Positioned at the gateway to the Overberg and along routes connecting Cape Town with Hermanus and the Garden Route, the experience is designed for families, couples, FIT travellers and small groups.

Two guests ride simultaneously, side by side, after a short walk across a suspension bridge to the launch point. Trained operators handle harness fitting, system attachment, launch and landing with equipment maintained according to operational safety protocols.

The zipline has been structured to integrate into existing packaged itineraries without fixed time-slot commitments, allowing operators to add a revenue-generating activity without restructuring routes.

“This is not a destination product that requires travellers to build their day around it,” said Ryan Larkman, Cape Canopy Tour MD. “It is the kind of stop that makes a journey more memorable without complicating it.”

Houw Hoek Hotel has a restaurant, coffee and refreshments for non-riders to enjoy while others participate.