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

The Komati Gorge Lodge Fly-Fishing & Wildlife Reserve is the perfect place to relax, sit back and enjoy the views, or to get really active. Try your hand at fly-fishing, quad biking, horse riding, hiking, canoeing, rafting. Or just sip a sundowner on the lodge terrace or your private deck. more

South African freshwater fishing has become somewhat besotted with catfish of late. Much maligned as a muddy bottom-feeder, this whiskered fish, also known as barbel, makes for lively angling. But the main attractions remain trout, bass, carp, and the feisty yellowfish. more

South African fishing is unaffected by the relatively few deep rivers and lakes. Instead, it thrives. The abundance of food seems to make the trout bigger, the bass wilier, the yellowfish more feisty. Chat to the locals, and soon you'll be out there, wondering what's tugging at your line. more

South African surf angling is this: toes in the sand, the ever-present hope of a bite, bait box by your side, some companionable banter with a friend. And when the fish are running, there's nothing to beat it. That’s why so many are, if you’ll forgive the expression, hooked. more

Some prefer to catch and release, while others want to catch something for dinner (with the requisite permits, of course). With waters that have an abundance of marine life, fishing is a popular activity. Recreational fishermen always find themselves at the right end of the line in Hermanus. more

The nutrient-rich Benguela ocean current attracts prolific sea life, to the delight of anglers and thousands of seabirds, while the Cederberg's mountain streams and dams respond with freshwater delights such as trout and bass. more

In South Africa, bass fishing is an absorbing pastime that keeps anglers guessing, and coming back for more. How does one outwit this wily, adaptable creature? Found in rivers, ponds, lakes, dams and even ditches, small-mouthed and large-mouthed bass provide never-ending entertainment – and great eating. more

South African fly-fishing is assumed to pivot around the trout. But there’s an exciting indigenous creature called the yellowfish. These wily fish give a good account of themselves in any tussle, and are hardy enough to recover when caught and released. Invest in a Czech nymph, and cast away. more

Carp fishing in South Africa has entertained anglers for the past 3 centuries. With carp present in dams all around the country, there are plenty opportunities for traveling fishermen to land on of these monster fish, which weigh up to 28kgs. more

Midmar Dam near Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands offers excellent bass and carp fishing throughout the year, with various designated areas around the region’s largest body of water. Other species that can be landed include scalies and bluegill. Stay a few nights and see how many big ones you can bag. more

From warmer Indian Ocean species on the east coast to the cold-water fish of the Atlantic Ocean west coast, deep sea fishing in South Africa is a lucrative and popular pastime. Ski boat charters are plentiful and you're virtually guaranteed a good fight. more

South African trout fishing is a delightful pastime – not least because the abundant food means they grow far larger than you'd expect. But don't come looking for them huge rivers. You're more likely to find them in mountain streams and still-water areas. more