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

You can abseil in the Wonder Cave whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber. You can take an excursion on foot into the Wonder Cave or sign up with Wild Cave Adventures for a caving adventure that could include rock climbing and abseiling. more

The Zulus call them the 'Barrier of Spears' and you’ll find the Champagne Castle Adventure Centre plumb in the middle of the mighty Drakensberg Mountains, part of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Enjoy family-friendly activities or opt for extreme adventures amidst some of South Africa’s most spectacular scenery. more

Mehloding Adventure Trail in the southern Drakensberg mountains offers a chance to go slackpacking through stunning sandstone scenery without a backpack weighing you down. You’ll be guided, fed and comfortably accommodated too, and you'll have hot showers. Your nearest town is quiet Matatiele in the northern reaches of the Eastern Cape. more

Shark expeditions can be as varied and exciting as you'd like them to be. Whether you choose in-your-face cage diving or open-water diving, aquarium diving, viewing from a boat, or merely observing sharks through the glass of an aquarium window, the choice is yours. more

South African kiteboarding popularity is all thanks to the winds, and it takes place everywhere on the coast. But if you’re looking for kiteboarding central, head straight to Cape Town and drive north to Langebaan. And if you don’t know how to kiteboard yet, join a school. more

Baviaanskloof is one of the most stunning off-the-beaten-track wilderness locations in South Africa. Spanning a couple of hundred thousand hectares, it features mountains, valleys, forests and thicket, as well as abundant wildlife. The rugged terrain means most areas are only accessible by 4x4, mountain bike or on foot. more

The Valley of Ancients Tour at the Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn offers explorers the opportunity to view and interact with a wide range of wildlife, from crocodiles, snakes and hippos to tigers, cheetahs and lemurs. It's a must-visit destination for all nature lovers. more

Surfing is an integral part of South African culture. From the colder Cape waters to the tropical warmth of the Indian Ocean, young and old mingle at popular surf spots from early morning until sundown with a single goal – to pick the best wave of the day and ride it all the way to the beach. more

There can be few better ways to enjoy the lush greenery and spectacular scenery of Limpopo's Waterberg region than leaping out of a plane and skydiving toward it from thousands of metres in the air. Skydive Extreme will show you how. more

Fly like the wind on the world’s longest and fastest zip slide at Sun City, but look out for traffic cops because you’ll be exceeding the national road speed limit! With top speeds of 150km/h, if this ride doesn’t get your adrenalin pumping then your heart has probably stopped. more

Croc surfing is still a very new concept in outdoor aquatic adventure circles, a concept that is growing in popularity. It has nothing to do with crocodiles, however, and is in fact a form of white water rafting on the ocean in specialised inflatable rafts. more