The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board has protected the province’s bathing beaches from shark attacks for more than 40 years. The Sharks Board is also involved in vital shark research and educates the public about sharks and their behaviour. more

Thonga Beach Lodge is one of those places that simply must be on your bucket list if you are a diver or a snorkeller, or if you enjoy prolific birdlife and animals, especially turtles, elephants and whales. The lodge falls within South Africa’s first World Heritage Site – the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. more

Rocktail Beach Camp has a legendary reputation as one of South Africa’s most idyllic coastal escapes. Expect glorious deserted beaches of golden sand, unforgettable turtle watching and some of the best diving in the world – all in a protected marine reserve and World Heritage Site. more

From the warm Indian Ocean of the east coast to the cold Atlantic Ocean on the west, snorkellers are guaranteed hours of enjoyment as they discover the colourful and fascinating marine life endemic to the country's coastline. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

White-water rafting in Clarens in the Free State is a 365-day option. The Ash River just outside this popular tourist town, where the rafting takes place, is fed by water from the Katse Dam in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, ensuring year-round high-water levels. more

When it comes to diving, South Africa ranks up there with the world’s best. The South Coast is a prized destination due to its alluring combination of reefs, shipwrecks and the various species of sharks and rays which frequent the waters. There’s no doubt, this is one exhilarating dive! more

White water rafting in South Africa is as good as anywhere else in the world, with powerful rivers cutting through stunning scenery. A number of established tour operators around the country offer expeditions during months in which water levels are high enough. Generally no experience is needed. more

Gansbaai’s shark whisperers are so called because of their unique ability to interact with great white sharks in a way that’s never been done before. Wilfred Chivell, Mike Rutzen, and Andre Hartman are shark experts who will take you on tours and share their experiences and love for these incredible animals. more