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Rock Climbing South Africa

For those with a head for heights and arms of steel, South Africa offers unparalleled rock climbing opportunities with a huge diversity of sites

Table Mountain, South Africa

Table Mountain is a hikers dream, with so many trails to choose from and views to witness you will almost never run out of options

Ben McDhui

Ben McDhui is the Cape's highest peak and is also home to our only ski resort, Tiffindell - yes, we did say ski resort.

The Drakensberg Mountain Range

South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains offer an unbelievably huge range of scenery and activities for every visitor, from the scenic admirer to the extreme sportsman

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Caving in South Africa

Get down and dirty and explore some of South Africa’s remarkable caves and cave life in your own personal journey to the centre of the earth.

The Blyde River Canyon

The Blyde River Canyon (Motlatse) is home to some of the most amazing geography in South Africa, as well as plenty of adventure, wildlife and more!

South Africa Abseiling

Abseiling has grown rapidly in South African and there are plenty of sites all over the country offering technical challenges and amazing views to boot.

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Mountain Bike Rides

Explore the Wild Coast

Stunning beaches, heart-pounding cliff ascents, rolling valleys and amazing ocean views. On this slackpack adventure, all you have to do is ride!
Giba Gorge, Pietermaritzburg

A versatile, safe place for riders of all abilities and fitness levels to learn to ride.
Climb the Korannaberg, Free State

The mountain juts out of the landscape, just begging to be ridden, the climb is endless but the downhill run is pure freedom.
Karkloof, Natal Midlands

Classic off road eco-adventure, with trails galore.
Sweat up Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal

Tough going. Catch your breath as you admire the view from the top then thrill to the joyride ride down.
Big 5 peddle, Kruger National Park

Nothing beats game viewing from the saddle as you take on the Olifants mountain bike trail in South Africa’s most famous game reserve.
Tokai forest, Cape Town

Take the fire road up as high as you can, then choose some single track to hurtle down.
Gold Rush Mount Anderson in Lydenberg, Mpumalanga

Awesome scenery and great guiding on this classic. The perfect multi-day free-riding adventure.
Cederberg, Western Cape

Grind your gears through spectacular rock formations, and pit stop to explore the myriad rock art sites.
Harkerville, Garden Route

At the heart of the Garden Route Awesome coastal scenery and rides graded to suit all abilities