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SSouth Africa is an endless outdoor playground. From skydiving to walking safaris, hot air ballooning to windsurfing, treetop zip lining to river rafting – there’s no shortage of raw adventures and adrenaline-pumping moments.
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Sun-soaked coasts
Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
Sun-soaked coasts
Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
Surfing at Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast means waves that range from 3ft to 10ft and run for up to 800m.
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White water rafting
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White water rafting
If you’ve never been white water rafting before, South Africa is the perfect place to give it a shot. A white water rafting expedition involves a mix of navigating through rapids at high speed and enjoying the scenery along the calmer sections of water in-between, and there are white water experiences for all levels.
Breathtaking scenery
Private game lodges in Limpopo
Breathtaking scenery
Private game lodges in Limpopo
There are many private game lodges to choose from in Limpopo, all offering visitors excellent game viewing and wilderness experiences. Accommodation options include 5-star camps, a Fair Trade Tourism lodge and even a tree house.
Breathtaking scenery
Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views
Breathtaking scenery
Paragliding in Hermanus offers spectacular views
Paragliding in Hermanus, a beautiful town in the Western Cape famous for its whale watching, gives you the best aerial views to watch these ocean giants.
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Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail
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Historical hiking on the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail
There are various hikes on the Olifantsbos (also known as the Thomas T Tucker) shipwreck trail, situated in the Cape Point Nature Reserve, an area with more than 1 200 endemic plant species, as well as small game.
Breathtaking scenery
An aerial view of the Garden Route
Breathtaking scenery
An aerial view of the Garden Route
The Garden Route and its spectacular coastline can be seen from small aircraft, helicopter or hot-air balloon. It can also be explored by foot in the Garden Route National Park.
Breathtaking scenery
Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas
Breathtaking scenery
Dolphin Coast’s waving sugar cane fields and stunning ocean vistas
The Dolphin Coast is renowned for its beaches, warm water and subtropical climate and offers visitors not only water-related attractions and excursions but also golfing game viewing and hiking. There are cultural history sites, most notably Shakaskraal.
Breathtaking scenery
Scenic hiking in Mpumalanga
Breathtaking scenery
Scenic hiking in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga offers a variety of hiking trails to suit all levels of fitness and duration from a half-day trail to 5-day hikes. Blyde River Canyon offers some of the best hiking in the country.
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Rovos Rail
Active adventure
Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail is a train company that offers passengers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Exploring South Africa by railroad doesn’t get fancier than this. Cross stunning expanses of countryside while sipping on champagne. Relax into a serene routine and channel Agatha Christie in the lap of luxury.
Breathtaking scenery
KwaZulu-Natal attractions
Breathtaking scenery
KwaZulu-Natal attractions
KwaZulu-Natal, the Zulu kingdom, is a coastal province known for its mild climate, beaches, mountains and big game savannah. Home to two World Heritage Sites, its capital, Durban is a harbour city popular with surfers.
Wildlife safari
Mapungubwe National Park - A golden kingdom among glowing rocks
Wildlife safari
Mapungubwe National Park - A golden kingdom among glowing rocks
The Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site is a must-see for travellers interested in wildlife and birds, as well as archaeology. Mapungubwe Hill was home to one of southern Africa’s first kingdom’s 1 000 years ago.
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Surfing competitions in South Africa
Active adventure
Surfing competitions in South Africa
South Africa hosts some of the world’s most festive surfing competitions, which attract some of the biggest names in the sport every year. More than 3 000km of coastline, beach breaks, reef breaks – and perfect weather conditions – make South Africa the perfect destination for surfers.
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