The Midmar Mile offers swimmers of all ages an opportunity to be part of the biggest open-water swim in the world, by completing a distance from one side of this KwaZulu-Natal dam to the other. Organisers are expecting in excess of 40 000 entrants for the 2013 event. more

Afriski is one of only 2 ski resorts on the African continent. Situated in Lesotho's majestic Maluti Mountains, only 80km from the South African border, Afriski attracts thousands of visitors – skiers, snowboarders and spectators alike – to its snowy slopes every year. more

The South African coastline is over 3 000km long and, together with our many dams and lagoons, offers a plethora of interesting jet-skiing destinations, from Port Nolloth in the west to the borders of Mozambique in the east. more

Skim the treetops and fly where eagles dare to get a bird's-eye-view of Africa's animal kingdom when you go game-viewing from a hot air balloon. Up at dawn, then up, up and away on an aerial safari to search for the Big 5 from the sky. more

Horse trails in the Cape Winelands are a refreshing alternative to a self-drive trip, or tour bus outing. Picture yourself on an invigorating ride, enjoying the fresh air, as you canter through fynbos fields, pausing to admire the scenery, and visiting wine estates. more

There are many things that make Cape Town so special. Unparalleled beauty can be combined with adventure. Here you can take part in outdoor activities without having to stray far from the city centre. Whether you want to lose yourself in sea, sky or somewhere in-between, adventure is just a step away. more

The Owl Route is a 50km U-shaped dirt road in the Eastern Cape province, which is best explored by bicycle. The route leads explorers to the well-known Owl House, a museum in the town of Nieu Bethesda that features the art work of Helen Martins and Koos Malgas. more

Horseback safaris don’t come much better than those on offer at the Wild Coast. Not only is the rugged, untamed landscape mesmerising, but the seemingly endless coastline fulfills every horse rider’s dream: free-spirited gallops along deserted beaches. more

Namaqualand attracts more than 100 000 visitors every year, mainly because of its spectacular variety of wildflowers. You can explore this vast region of the Northern Cape on horseback, allowing you to access areas off the beaten track. more

Seeing Isandlwana on horseback must easily be one of the most enthralling ways to experience South Africa’s Anglo-Zulu War history and explore its silent, eerie battlefields. Traverse Zululand’s wide open plains on horse while tracing the path of the storming British Army as they prepared to attack the Zulus. more

Bokpoort Horseback Adventures offer amazing horseback expeditions into the scenic Maluti Mountains that border with Lesotho. Choose your horse or sure-footed pony and set out on a short two-hour ride or a 10-day expedition. Walk, trot, canter or gallop - it's up to you. more

The wide-open landscapes of the Northern Cape province beckon to off-road drivers and 4x4 adventurers wanting to test their mettle across its mountainous terrain, deep ditches and soaring dunes where trails may take just a few hours or many gut-wrenching days. more

There are 3 Segway gliding tours through the scenic surrounds of Sun City. See the Gary Player Country Club golf course, experience local wildlife or enjoy the magnificent Pilanesberg mountains from a unique vantage point. Had a secret desire to ride 1 of these futuristic machines? Well now's your chance! more

The Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park is a treasure-trove of marine and inter-tidal life. When you go snorkelling or diving at Storms River, expect memorable encounters with anything from sea urchins, sponges and anemones to sharks and endemic fish that occur nowhere else in the world. more