The Diamond Coast Hiking Trail, in the Namaqua National Park in the Northern Cape province, was launched in 2010 with the aim of giving explorers a chance to access areas that were previously off-limits to the public due to mining activity. more

Ant's Nest is where you get up close and personal with the wild things of Limpopo's Waterberg Wilderness. Stay in a luxurious farmhouse and head out on safari at dawn and dusk. Ant's Nest is famous for its wild and wonderful horseback safaris and great game viewing. more

Skateboarding was once considered a reckless, antisocial sport. Its rebellious reputation has since been smoothed by generous sponsorships, dedicated skateboarding parks and televised events. You'll also find plenty of places where you can haul out your board for some hectic downhill rides. more

Barberton's walks and trails offer a fascinating diversity of experiences. You can choose to learn about ancient geology and the first micro-fossil evidence of life on earth, relive the heady gold rush days, hike the old coach road over the mountains or visit a working gold mine. more

Awesome scenery goes hand-in-hand with awesome adventures at Mpumalanga’s Blyde Canyon Adventure Centre. Get your adrenalin pumping with white water rafting, abseiling or kloofing, get high in a hot air balloon or microlight, tackle quad bike trails, or just mosey along in a boat and spot crocodiles and hippos. more

Kyalami, which hosted the South African Grand Prix between 1967 and 1985, as well as in 1993, is South Africa's premier motor racing circuit. There are numerous racing events here throughout the year, providing great entertainment for motor sport enthusiasts. more

Sani Pass is one of the most spectacular mountain passes in South Africa, meandering over the Drakensberg escarpment into Lesotho. It’s accessed via 4x4, mountain bike, quad bike or motorcycle – or you can join legions of runners who tackle it on foot each year – if you’re up for the challenge! more

Not for nothing is it called the Wild Coast, as you’ll discover when you hike any of the many scenic Eastern Cape hiking trails. Encounter dramatic landscapes, beautiful beaches, high dunes, rocky headlands, meandering rivers and a shipwreck or two. more

A veterinary game capture adventure takes you behind the scenes of wildlife conservation for a hoof-and-dust escapade that will have your heart beating as fast as the animal you’ve recently helped capture. Once the animal is immobilised, the real work behind the adventure begins. more

Ben McDhui, at 3001 metres, is the Eastern Cape's tallest Mountain and is one of the very few places in Africa where you can go skiing. more

Kimberley's ghost tours are renowned for the number and variety of their resident spirits. Many apparitions haunt some of the old mining town’s most historic houses and monuments, while on an Anglo-Boer battlefield just outside the town, a lonely phantom Scottish piper plays on moonlit nights. more

Game viewing while sitting on a horse just feels a lot more adventurous that watching them from a vehicle, there is a more authentic feel to the experience and you will get to see a lot more than those bumping about in their 4X4s. more

The thrill of karting can be experienced at various racing circuits around South Africa, all of which adhere to strict driver safety regulations. Travellers searching for adrenalin behind the wheel can test their stamina and skill at very affordable rates. Choose between a variety if engine sizes. more

South Africa’s ghost tours will introduce you to the restless spirits of the country – head-hunters, poisoners, the freaky phantoms walking the creaking houses of lords and barons. Maybe you'll sense something, maybe you won't. But you'll hear fascinating stories and enjoy the spirit of it all. more