Fly 100mph over South Africa: World’s fastest ziplines

Known as zip slides, zip wires, flying foxes, foefie slides and even death slides, zipline experiences are popular all over the world and provide thrill-seekers with the perfect rush of adrenaline. Across the globe there are cable lines stretching through tree tops and over blue oceans waiting to be ridden!

Join us as we take a look at the top 10 fastest, scariest and longest ziplines in the world…

South Africa

The Sun City Unreal Zip 2000 is a 2,000 metre long, 280 metre high zipline that will have you flying across South Africa at a top speed of 100 mph! The Unreal Zip 2000 offers adrenaline junkies the chance to fly to the ground on the world’s longest and fastest zipline! Since 2004, the Zip 2000 has been offering tourists and locals a unique experience that is second to none.

Haiti

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If mountain tops aren’t your thing then maybe soaring over clear blue waters is! This 807 metre zip ride in Labadee, Haiti will take you plummeting down towards the ocean, lading just inches away from the water, for the ultimate thrill.

Alaska

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In the forests of Alaska you will find the tallest and longest zipline in the United States of America. This fast ride can reach speeds of 60 mph and stretches a mile over Alaska, taking riders over the forests and crashing down towards the ocean from 405 metres in the air.

Hawaii

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Those searching for a scenic zip ride should head over to Hawaii’s zip line in Alaeloa Valley. This wire is around 610 metres long and offers beautiful panoramic views of the island landscape.

Costa Rica

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The Arenal Volcano Zip Line in Costa Rica takes you gliding through the rainforests of Costa Rica, offering breathtaking views of the local volcanoes. Riders of this wire also have the option to fly 1.7 miles through the forest at night, offering the chance to see nocturnal creatures and outstanding views of the stars.

Scotland

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This zipline in Scotland is the longest in the UK, stretching 425 metres across the green forests of Scotland. Those brave enough to face the chilly Scottish air will be treated to stunning views of the Scottish mountains on this exciting zipline.

Vancouver

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Up in the mountains of Vancouver lies a zipline that takes riders soaring through the mountain tops from peak to peak. Fly 49 mph from the Dam Mountain to the peak of Grouse Mountain on this awesome zipline!

China

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The Great Wall of China now offers visitors a more exciting way to take in the breathtaking views the world wonder has to offer. This zipline takes you over forests and water to reach a lower section of the wall in style.

Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico is home to the second biggest zip line in the world, The Beast. The Beast offers riders the chance to not only fly over the rainforest but to fly through it! Duck and dive through the forest while taking in the incredible views of the rain forest canopy.

California

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It’s back to the States for our last adrenaline pumping zipline. The Californian Moaning Caverns zipline lets you soar 457 metres through the Californian skies at a speed of around 40 mph.

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