Posted by Lee in Cape Town, Durban, flights, Johannesburg, PriceCheck, travel
on Dec 20th, 2011 | Comments Off
For the past two weeks, PriceCheck has given you our guide of fun things to do in Cape Town and Durban. This week, in part 3 of our “Be A Tourist In Your Own City” series, we move our attention to Jozi.
Johannesburg offers the first ever Acrobranch in South Africa. It can be found in the James and Ethel Grey Park, which is right around the corner from Melrose Arch. This outdoor activity offers you and your entire family the chance to go climbing from tree to tree on an obstacle course, while testing your balance, focus and strength. At Acrobranch you will find zip lines, monkey bridges and many...
Posted by hendrik in categories, performance, travel
on Mar 23rd, 2010 | Comments Off
If you are an adrenaline junkie, then rock climbing might just be something of interest. It is the ultimate outdoor challenge as you pit your climbing skills against a mountain or artificial climbing wall, with or without any supporting wires.
It boils down to strength and agility in your arms, fingers and upper body. You will constantly add chalk onto your hands to ensure a proper grip . A proper chalk bag which fits around your hips will ensure that you can regularly put your hands into the chalk bag.
A tight fitting harness is also required to ensure that you can use ropes for your safety on a...