Eco-tourism initiative for Noorsekloof

Barry Vosloo

It has come to the attention of The Courier – Die Koerier that the Kouga Municipality is considering a proposal by Mr. Morné Strydom of Zip-Line Tours to install and manage zip-line eco-adventure tours in the Noorsekloof, Jeffreys Bay.

Zip-lining is defined as “the harnessed descent of an individual via a steel cable, enabling a quick means of moving around in such a way that participants have a bird’s eye view of the fauna and flora around them without having a negative impact on the environment.”

The zip-line will include a guided walk through parts of the Noorsekloof. All activities are said to be eco-friendly and focused on promoting conservation.

The municipality says, “Due to the fact that in recent years the Noorsekloof has become targeted by vandalism and illegal activities, the zip-line company will clean up and preserve the area.”

Conservation-minded folk in Jeffreys Bay are certain to support this initiative.