Top 10s Adventures in the Eastern Cape
Skiing in Africa, Eastern Cape
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1Bloukrans Bungy
This one has to be on your bucket (before you kick-the-bucket) list. Officially recognized by the Guinness World Records, at 216 metres - Bloukrans is home to the highest commercial bungy jump in the world.
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2Big Seven Safari
So you thought the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant) were a big deal, well why not come on a big seven safari in the Eastern Cape and tick off the Great White Shark and Southern Right Whale on your ‘to-see’ list.
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3Surfing in J-Bay
They don’t call Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa’s version of Hawaii for nothing – its got some of the best waves in the world, just ask the pro's! There are also a number of surf schools on the go.
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4Elephant Safari
A wonderful way to view the world is from the back of an African elephant at the famous Addo Elephant National Park. It’s the stuff dreams are made of!
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5Horse-riding - Wild Coast
Canter along rolling hills into rich savannah grasslands and down to sandy beaches – hair flying in the wind and not a care in the world. Horse-riding safaris are a popular option in this part of the world.
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6Tubing in the Storms River Gorge
Storms River is an adventure-lover's mecca - there really is so much on offer. Take a plunge into the Storms River with only a tube and nerves of steel!
7Tree top canopy tours
See the Tsitsikamma forest from a completely new viewpoint as you glide above the trees and experience the magic of nature at its finest.
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8Sky Diving
Go on – take the plunge. From Grahamstown you can organise a sky-diving sojourn. Why not do a tandem jump out of a plane at around 10000 feet?
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9Learn To Fly
If you’ve always wanted to learn to fly, then head off to 43 Air School in Port Alfred and get your private pilot’s license…
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10Snow Skiing in Africa
Okay, so you thought we were all sun, sand and sea? Well, we also offer snow-skiing in the Eastern Cape during the middle of winter where explorers can enjoy real snow compliments of the Ben McDhui mountain.
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