GoVertical Backpackers is in a fantastic spot located between Hartebeespoort Dam, The Cradle of Humankind, the town of Magaliesburg and importantly right at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountains. There's plenty to do!

We have 3 great well marked hiking trails on the property. They meander through the woodland & over the mountains, you can expect varied terrain, beautiful views & if you're quiet you could spot timid mountain buck, soaring vultures & elusive black eagles.

Are you feeling adventurous?
Our professional adventure guides will satisfy your thirst for adrenalin, most adventures take place in the mountains at the Backpacker's lodge, others make use of the natural features nearby, free transfers for GoVertical backpacking clients.

BASIC ROCK CLIMBING COURSE-Full day adventure
Discover your natural talent for climbing. This course is great for beginners & those whose skills have rusted! After teaching you the safety & the rope skills needed to enjoy this challenging sport, you'll spend time developing your rock climbing ability on the cliffs above the Backpackers.
HIKE, CLIMB AND ABSEIL-Full day adventure
A scenic hike to the base of the huge Magaliesburg cliffs above the Backpackers, a stunning climb to the top of the Escarpment with great views over the valley, beautiful wind sculpted rock formations. After a relaxing hikers lunch we go vertical over a free fall abseil, then back through the woodland in the afternoon. A full day of Adventure, no experience necessary!
GUIDED ROCK CLIMBING-Full day adventure
Our professional climbing guides will take you out into the Magaliesberg for a day of Traditional or sport climbing. Awesome sites with a wide variety of grades.
KLOOFING-Full day adventure
An awesome adventure in a Magaliesberg river gorge. Ascend in the sun,  scramble through forest then clamber upstream in the cool gorge. After lunch some vertical adventure slithering over boulders, wading through pools, smooth rock bum slide, an abseil down a waterfall & a great plunge pool, this is an adrenalin filled adventure for the fit & adventurous!
ABSEILING-Half day adventure
Abseiling is the best - maximum thrill for minimum effort. No strength or real fitness needed, just a desire for vertical adventure! We'll give you the knowledge, instruction & gear to thoroughly enjoy abseiling all you need to bring is your confidence!
RIVER RAFTING AND ABSEIL-Half day adventure
Start your day with a stupendous abseil with an awesome view, once your feet hit the ground get ready to paddle down the Crocodile River towards Hartebeespoort Dam, the rapids are grade 1 or 2 & suitable for anyone. No experience necessary, all gear provided, you don't even need to know how to swim.