Downhill
Adventures -Introduction to our Packages & Tours
Downhill
Adventures established in 1995, have been providing progressive
outdoor adventures to thousands of people over the last eight
years.Our guides will see to every adventurer's needs and
make sure that this is a safe, fun and unforgettable experience.The
most reputable individual specialist operators are used to
facilitate the individual activities, thus ensuring safety,
expertise and professionally run adventures.
Our Adventure Packages are a perfect introduction to the
world of adventure holidays. Try it once and you will be hooked.
These Adventure packages also serve as the perfect place
for beginners to investigate specific adventure sports in
which you are interested.
Downhill
Adventures -1 day Table Mountain Package -Biking & Abseiling
Table
Mountain is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the
world and has to be one of the 'have to' destinations for
anyone visiting Cape Town and South Africa.
At Downhill Adventures we have given you
the opportunity to turn another sight-seeing day into an action
packed African Adventure!
Mountain bike on the lower
slopes along the great offroad trails and private road along
along the base,, experience the heighest commercial abseil
in the world before stepping into the void on the ultra modern
cable car to bring you back to earth. Cost: R850 (excludes cable car ticket, includes
all transport, equipment, guides, lunch)
Click here to make a Table
Mountain Adventure
enquiry
The Awesome4Some
is our 2-Day package deal and gained popularity lately on
Top Billing (SABC 3, 20 February, 19:30). The Awesome4some
Package combines the following activities to an exciting two-day
adventure experience: MORE INFO>>
Downhill
Adventures - WEEKEND BIG FIVE AND SHARK DIVE inc Bungee jumping!!
R2995 pp
These
have got to be the two main attractions for visitors coming
to South Africa, so we thought- lets put them together! and
thought we'd throw you off a bridge just for the fun of it.
SATURDAY:
We depart Cape Town at around 05:30 and head to Gansbaai for
an unforgettable Shark Cage Diving experience. You will be
able to get up close and personal with these incredible predators
of the deep. From here, we head towards the Garden Route.
Along the way we stop off for a 65m bungeejump just to keep
the heart and adrenalin pumping! We overnight in the village
Wilderness tucked away under the Milkwood trees, overlooking
a beautiful beach.
SUNDAY:
We head off to the Garden Route Game Lodge in the morning
where you will be able to view the big 5 which of course refers
to five of Africa's greatest wild animals - the lion, leopard,
elephant, buffalo and rhino.
After a full morning of game viewing we head back towards
Cape Town taking in the amazing scenery of the Western Cape
with the possibilty of seeing whales and other flora and fauna.
Included in the price:
Shark Cage Diving, Bungee Jump and Game Viewing.
All accommodation, meals, transport and qualified guides.
Downhill
Adventures - 7 Day Adventure Package *THE CAPE GREAT 8*
Come
to Cape Town and experience some of the most exciting adventures
on the planet! Let us put together a package for you, tailor-made
for your individual requirments. You can choose from any of
the activities and we offer, and we ll make an itinerary up
that best suits your desires. We are not a company that only
offers set, inflexible tours where you have to compromise
on what you get to do, Downhill Adventures believes in giving
you the adventures you really want to do!
We advise an itinerary including Shark
Cage Diving, Sky Diving, Sandboarding, Combat Mission Helicopter
Tour, Quad Biking, Surfing, Mountain Biking, Table Mountain
Abseiling, Cape Point & Winelands -wait, thats 9
incredible adventures!!!!!!
We offer three categories of optional accommodation:
Backpacker, 3 Star Hotel, and 4 - 5 Star Hotel. We have a
long standing relationship with these choice locations and
guaranteee your comfort and satisfaction.
Book the Cape Great 8 adventure package
and we'll pick you up at the airport, take you personally
to your choice of accommodation and ensure that your stay
in Cape Town is one you'll never forget. MORE
INFO>>
DESCRIPTION
A 5 day tour leaving from Cape Town heading through the Garden
Route. Many great activities included and lots of optional
extras. Visiting all the main towns and villages along the
route.
ITINERARY Day 1
You start the tour bright and early by being picked up and
taken through Cape Town, over the scenic Sir Lowry's pass
and onto the world renowned Shark Diving
capital of the world, Gansbaai. Here you can be completely
amazed by boat based Whale Viewing (in season)
and Shark Cage diving. After a few hours on the open ocean
looking at the beautiful creatures of the deep you head off
towards the garden route through the Overberg
region of the Western Cape, famous for its variety of Fynbos.
Along the way you stop for a 65 meter bungee jump
just to keep the adrenalin flowing. You stay overnight in
the beautiful surroundings of a Milkwood Forest in Wilderness
tonight. DAY 2
Fresh as a daisy you wake up early to fly through the clouds
by Paragliding off one of the nearby hilltops.
An experience to remember. You then head to the tranquil Wilderness
River for canoeing, hiking and kloofing (jumping
off waterfalls) through the deep river gorge. Its now time
to say good-bye to the coast for the time being. You head
over the Outeniqua Mountains to the ostrich
capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. A dry semi arid region of
South Africa called the Little Karoo. Try make use of the
night by talking to some of the locals at the bar, you are
guaranteed for some very interesting and amusing tales. DAY 3
This morning your first stop is a Wildlife Rehabilitation
Ranch where you are able to view Bengal Tigers, Hippo's,
Snakes etc pat a Cheetah and even
have a once in a lifetime chance to cage dive with
Crocodiles! You then visit a working Ostrich
farm where you will get the opportunity to ride
a bird! After all this we head off to crawl and squeeze
through the world famous Cango Caves which
goes 800 meters into the mountains. Once you make your way
above ground you will head back towards the coast. You spend
tonight in the fairytale like village of Stormsriver, deep
in the Tsitsikamma Forest, let all the forest sounds put you
into a deep well deserved slumber. DAY 4
Wake up to the magical world of this unique coastal forest.
The first thing you will do today is be taken into the jungle
to go Foofy sliding (Zip Lining) from one
tree to the next through breath taking scenery you should
definitely try this, it is unforgettable! Can life get any
better? You will soon find out when you are confronted by
a 216 meter drop off the Bloukraans Bridge (the worlds highest
commercial bungee)! A 5 second free fall
which might as well be 5 minutes! This is BIG! Your adrenalin
will be pumping all night, so be prepared for a big one! Tonight
you stay in the spectacular lake side town of Knysna, 3 times
voted South Africas Favourite town! We first take in the scenic
beauty and then start the fun, you can choose to do
abseiling, quad biking, a whole adventure activity
package (combining both and more), or an adventure
boat trip combined with a tour into some old gold
mines. Another great opportunity awaits you at the
hostel, finish off the day with a sunset beach Horse
Ride. Tonight we stay in the Knysna area, a stones
throw from the breaking waves of Buffels Bay. This is the
last night of the tour . . . . have fun! DAY 5
Today we head back towards Cape Town. But first you take in
the scenic beauty and then start the fun, you can choose to
do abseiling, quad biking, a whole adventure
activity package (combining both and more), or an adventure
boat trip. You then make your way back to Cape Town.
Once arriving in the city you check into the hostel before
hitting the town to celebrate an awesome 5 days.
Departure Point
Pickup anywhere in the Cape Town city centre and Southern
Suburbs. Departs
Every Monday in season, every second Monday out of season. Start Time
05:30.
Duration
5 Days, 4 Nights.
End Point
Drop off anywhere in the Cape Town city centre and Southern
Suburbs.
Cost
R3,995 – Backpacker Accommodation
R5,200 – Guest House Accommodation
R5,895 – Hotel Accommodation
What’s Included
4 nights backpacker accommodation
4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Suppers
Luxury air conditioned transport
Fully qualified local Adventure Tour Guide
Bungee Jump – Gouritz, Quad Biking, Abseiling, Rap Jumping,
Canoe Trip, Wildlife Ranch, Ostrich Riding, Cango Caves.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THIS ROUTE
Bungee Jump Bloukrans R580
Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai R900
Paragliding Wilderness R400
Township Tour Knysna R250
Waterfall Zipline Tsitsikamma R300
Crocodile Cage Diving Outschoorn R180
Sunset Horse Riding Knysna R200
Adventure Boat Trip Knysna R60
Click here to make a 5 Day Garden Route Discovery
enquiry
Downhill
Adventures - 7 Day Cape To P.E Adventure Tour– R3,995
pp
DESCRIPTION
A 7 day tour leaving from Cape Town heading through the Garden
Route. Many great activities included and lots of optional
extras. Visiting all the main towns and villages along the
route.
ITINERARY DAY 1:
You start the tour this morning, heading out of Cape Town
for the Stellenbosch Wine region for some
sight seeing and cheese and wine tasting.
We over night in the student town of Stellenbosch. In Whale
season we head to the fishing town of Hermanus instead, world
renowned for the best shore based whale watching,
this is where we stay over tonight. The many bars and clubs
in either town will allow you to get to know your travel companions
that little bit better!
DAY 2
Today you drive to world famous Gansbaai. Here you can be
completely amazed by boat based Whale Viewing (in season)
or scared senseless by Shark Cage diving.
We then drive towards the Garden Route today, watch and be
amazed how the vegetation changes dramatically in front of
your eyes. Your first stop is at the Gouritz River Bridge
for a 62 meter bungee that you WILL be jumping,
be advised, our guides don’t take no for an answer.
You then dive into the Garden Route by heading to the picturesque
coastal village of Wilderness where we will
be staying over.
DAY 3
You start the morning off by boarding your canoes
and head up stream through beautiful scenery and then hike
through the forest to some beautiful waterfalls. You then
Hike your way inland over the Outeniqua
Mountains to the Town of Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich
capital of the world. After all this you head off to crawl
and squease through the world famous Cango Caves
which goes 800 meters into the mountains. You stay tonight
in Oudtshoorn, try make use of the night by talking to some
of the locals at the bar, you are gauranteed some very interesting
and amusing tales.
DAY 4
Your first stop is a Wildlife Rehabilitation Ranch
where you are able to veiw Bengal Tigers, Hippo's,
Snakes etc pat a Cheetah and even
cage dive with Crocodiles! You then visit
a working Ostrich farm where you will get the oppurtunity
of a life time to ride a bird! We then wind
our way back over the mountain down to the spectacular lake
side town of Knysna, 3 times voted South
Africas Favourite town! where we all jump aboard a river
boat for sundowners on the lagoon.
DAY 5
Today we first take in the scenic beauty of the region before
starting the fun- you can choose to do a half day adventure
activity package (combining abseiling, quad biking,
hiking and canoeing). You then have the opportunity
to experience the highest commercial bungee jump
in the world. Tonight we stay in Stormsriver Village, right
in the middle of a beautiful forest.
DAY 6
Wake up to the magical world of this unique
coastal forest. The first thing you will do today is be taken
into the jungle to go Foofy sliding (Zip Lining)
from one tree to the next through breath taking scenery you
should definitely try this, it is unforgetable! You then head
to South Africa's surf mecca . . . Jeffreys Bay,
aka J-Bay which has featured in countless surf videos. Here
you have the chance to go shopping at the surf shops
all offering great deals on surf clothing and merchendise,
or go for a surf at the famous point.
DAY 7
We start the day off by heading to Addo ElephantNational Park to view all the amazing animals
in the Park. We then head to the city of Port Elizabeth.
This is unfortunately the last stop and the end of the tour.
We end off the evening with sundowners overlooking
the ocean with fond memories and many new friendships.
Departure Point
Pickup anywhere in the Cape Town city centre and Southern
Suburbs. Start Time: 05:30.
Departs: 1st and 16th of every month
End Point
Drop off Port Elizabeth
Duration
7 Days, 6 Nights.
Cost R3,995 – Backpacker Accommodation
R5,495 – Guest House Accommodation
R6’695 – hotel accommodation
What’s Included
6 nights backpacker accommodation
6 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Suppers
Luxury air conditioned transport
Fully qualified local Adventure Tour Guide
Bungee Jump – Gouritz, Canoe Trip, Cango Caves, Sunset
boat cruise, addo National Park
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THIS ROUTE
Activity Area Price per Person
Bungee Jump Bloukrans R580
Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai R900
Paragliding Wilderness R400
Waterfall Zipline Tsitsikamma R300
Crocodile Cage Diving Outschoorn R180
Sunset Horse Riding Knysna R200
Downhill
Adventures - 13 Day Cape to Durban Adventure Tour –
R6,595pp
DESCRIPTION
A 13 day tour leaving from Cape Town heading through the Garden
Route ending in Durban. Many great activities included and
lots of optional extras. Visiting all the main towns and villages
along the route.
ITINERARY DAY 1:
You start the tour this morning, heading out of Cape Town
for the Stellenbosch Wine region for some
sight seeing and cheese and wine tasting.
We over night in the student town of Stellenbosch. In Whale
season we head to the fishing town of Hermanus instead, world
renowned for the best shore based whale watching,
this is where we stay over tonight. The many bars and clubs
in either town will allow you to get to know your travel companions
that little bit better!
DAY 2
Today you drive to world famous Gansbaai. Here you can be
completely amazed by boat based Whale Viewing (in season)
or scared senseless by Shark Cage diving.
We then drive towards the Garden Route today, watch and be
amazed how the vegetation changes dramatically in front of
your eyes. Your first stop is at the Gouritz River Bridge
for a 62 meter bungee that you WILL be jumping,
be advised, our guides don’t take no for an answer.
You then dive into the Garden Route by heading to the picturesque
coastal village of Wilderness where we will
be staying over.
DAY 3
You start the morning off by boarding your canoes
and head up stream through beautiful scenery and then hike
through the forest to some beautiful waterfalls. You then
Hike your way inland over the Outeniqua
Mountains to the Town of Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich
capital of the world. After all this you head off to crawl
and squease through the world famous Cango Caves
which goes 800 meters into the mountains. You stay tonight
in Oudtshoorn, try make use of the night by talking to some
of the locals at the bar, you are gauranteed some very interesting
and amusing tales.
DAY 4
Your first stop is a Wildlife Rehabilitation Ranch
where you are able to veiw Bengal Tigers, Hippo's,
Snakes etc pat a Cheetah and even
cage dive with Crocodiles! You then visit
a working Ostrich farm where you will get the oppurtunity
of a life time to ride a bird! We then wind
our way back over the mountain down to the spectacular lake
side town of Knysna, 3 times voted South
Africas Favourite town! where we all jump aboard a river
boat for sundowners on the lagoon.
DAY 5
Today we first take in the scenic beauty of the region before
starting the fun- you can choose to do a half day adventure
activity package (combining abseiling, quad biking,
hiking and canoeing). You then have the opportunity
to experience the highest commercial bungee jump
in the world. Tonight we stay in Stormsriver Village, right
in the middle of a beautiful forest.
DAY 6
Wake up to the magical world of this unique
coastal forest. The first thing you will do today is be taken
into the jungle to go Foofy sliding (Zip Lining)
from one tree to the next through breath taking scenery you
should definitely try this, it is unforgetable! You then head
to South Africa's surf mecca . . . Jeffreys Bay,
aka J-Bay which has featured in countless surf videos. Here
you have the chance to go shopping at the surf shops
all offering great deals on surf clothing and merchendise,
or go for a surf at the famous point.
DAY 7
We start the day off by heading to Addo ElephantNational Park to view all the amazing animals
in the Park. We then head to the city of Port Elizabeth.
This is unfortunately the last stop and the end of the tour
DAY 8
Today we head inland to the magical village of Hogsback. Dominated
by the Amatola mountains, there are beautiful trails
surrounded by trees, fields and streams for you to go exploring
along. Or you could just relax under the
trees.
DAY 9
Back to the coast today, we head to Cinsta. Here you will
be able to go beach horse riding, surfing, hiking,
kite surfing, or go play on the massive sand
dunes. Or if you just want to chill you can head
to the beach. Such a great place to stay over night.
DAY 10 AND 11
We carry on along the “Wild Coast”
to Coffee Bay. There is a reason we spend 2 days here. This
is one of the most beautiful regions of South Africa
and there is just so much to do. Hiking along the beach to
the legendary hole-in-the-wall,cliff
jumping, canoeing, caving, surfing or a full day
of hiking and swimming up a river gorge.
2 nights of great fun are virtually guaranteed.
DAY 12
Today we take a leisurely drive to Port Shepstone. This is
one of the best places for scuba diving and
fishing on the South African coast. With
such a perfect beach, there is so much for you to do. If the
beach is not your thing, you can go horse riding
through the nearby game reserve or go paddling up through
the Mangroves with monkeys to accompany you.
DAY 13
Today you will have the chance to visit the Oribi
Gorge. Home to the adrenalin pumping highest Gorge
Swing in the World as well as abseiling
and beautiful hiking trails. After your very
day we head towards Durban. Here we end off the tour with
a great night out at one of the many beach front bars and
restaurants.
Departure Point
Pickup anywhere in the Cape Town city centre and Southern
Suburbs. Departs
1st and 16th of every month Start Time
05:30.
Duration
13 Days, 12 Nights.
End Point
Drop off anywhere in the Durban Town city centre.
Cost
R6,595 – Backpacker Accommodation
R9,850– Guest House Accommodation
R11,195 – hotel accommodation
What’s Included
12 nights backpacker accommodation
12 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 12 Suppers
Luxury air conditioned transport
Fully qualified local Adventure Tour Guide
Bungee Jump – Gouritz, Canoe Trip, Cango Caves, Sunset
boat cruise, addo National Park OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THIS ROUTE
Bungee Jump Bloukrans R580
Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai R900
Paragliding Wilderness R400
Waterfall Zipline Tsitsikamma R300
Crocodile Cage Diving Outschoorn R180
Sunset Horse Riding Knysna R200
