Welcome to
Zip-X
Loskop Adventures
Welcome to Loskop Adventures. We offer one of the highest Zip-line adventures in South Africa, consisting of 7 lines that total 1377m of pure adrenalin. The tour takes place near Middelburg, Mpumalanga close to Loskop Dam. Experience the true beauty of the Lanatus and Middelburgensis Cycads which are found only in this area. Some of these trees are estimated to be 850 years old !!! There are 3 Bailout points should the rush get too much !!! We are in close proximity of Gauteng, About 2,5 hours drive to the venue.
Abseiling
Abseiling is done at the bottom end of the zipline, a minimum of 10 people are needed to get a qualified instructor to facilitate the abseiling. R350.00 pp for a 28 meter abseil.
Hiking
The trail starts at Zip X reception at an altitude of 1381 agl, Follow down a road for 1 km until you do a sharp descend to the Hels River. Already an abundance of cycads (Encephalartos Lanatus) can be seen. Mountain Ribbok and Klipspringer may also be encountered. You then follow the flow of the river for 5 km where Hels River runs into the Olifants River.
Team Building, Functions and Parties
Ziplining and Abseiling offer a great opportunity for team building. Businesses can book groups to go ziplining and have a feast waiting for them afterward.
You may also book us for functions, parties such as birthday, bachelor, or bachelorette parties.
All prices below are quoted for the individual activities. If you plan to do a couple of activities, and also want to camp, or stay at our Chalets, we will structure a special deal to suite your needs. Prices also depends on the amount of people who wants visit.
Catering for Team Building Functions and Parties
Catering will be quoted on the size and needs of the group.
Loskop Adventures
Your safety is our most important aspect of the whole tour.
We have highly trained guides to help you to enjoy your experience and to show you very interesting facts about the adventure.
All prices below are quoted for the individual activities. If you plan to do a couple of activities, and also want to camp, or stay at our Chalets, we will structure a special deal to suite your needs. Prices also depends on the amount of people who wants visit
Loskop Adventures - Camping
A small ablution block has recently been built to accommodate hikers that want to stay in the area for more than one day. You can pitch your tent, or set up your camping trailer, and experience the silence of the open fields, with a nice fire going to cater for the braaivleis later on.
No electricity at these sites. The road to get to this site is tough, only off-road campers and caravans will be able to get there.
You need to bring everything for camping. Wood to be brought.
Camp at Zip X Prices:
Minimum of 6 persons to book the Helsriver campsite for a weekend.
R200.00 per tent (2 persons), R75.00 pp. additional.
Chalets
Chalets sleep 6 – 7 persons. Self – catering, self-service. R950.00 per night. 2 Chalets available.
General Info
It is essential to make a fixed booking to make sure that we can accommodate you, have sufficient gear and guides available, and to ensure that you’ll have a safe and enjoyable stay. Bookings to be made directly to me. We require a 50% deposit to reserve your booking, after receipt of proof of payment your booking and time will be confirmed, and you can look forward to an adventurous day.
See directions attached. Take into consideration that the last 22 kms. to our reception is travelled on a gravel road, and it takes at least one hour to drive there from Middelburg.