Extraordinary African Safaris
Descend a cliff or waterfall on a rope — a guided abseiling thrill near Arusha and the northern crags, no experience required.
Abseiling — descending a vertical rock face or waterfall on a controlled rope — is a pure adrenaline rush, and guided sessions near Arusha make it accessible to anyone with a head for heights. After thorough safety instruction, you back over the edge under the watch of qualified instructors and lower yourself down the cliff, in full control the whole way.
It’s a short, exhilarating activity that pairs well with rock climbing or a waterfall hike, and a memorable way to test your nerve against a dramatic backdrop. All technical gear is provided; you bring the courage.
Thorough instruction on technique and gear.
Fitted and checked by instructors.
Back over the edge under close supervision.
Lower yourself down in full control.
A genuine thrill that's safe and accessible with qualified instructors — the hardest part is committing to that first step over the edge. It's a short activity, best combined with climbing or a waterfall hike to fill a day. Not for those truly uneasy with heights, but exhilarating for everyone else.

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A short planning brief gives our team enough context to suggest the right parks, route, pace and accommodation level.