Experience a Journey Through South Africa Part 1

African Mask Discover why South Africa is the adventure capital of the world, why the natural beauty will leave you awe-struck and why rich cultures and wildlife will fascinate you. Let me take you on a ‘virtual’ journey through South Africa.

The following articles will cover all aspects about South Africa like culture ad heritage, tourism, entertainment and leisure, great journeys, food and wine, nature, safari and wildlife, adventure and sport.

Today let’s discover the adventures.

South Africa has a coastline of 3 000 kilometres along with breathtaking mountains – often side by side. The country’s diverse terrain, together with an ideal climate for outdoor activities makes it the perfect ground for adrenaline seekers.

South Africa offers world-class climbing, surfing, diving, hiking, horseback safaris, mountain biking, river rafting and just about any other extreme activity you can name.

It’s famous for some of the best, and most diverse, rock climbing in the world. The cliffs are big, wild and still being discovered. Cape Town is particularly well endowed, but the action is far from limited to the Western Cape.

River trips range from mostly scenic, but also wild water adventures. The art of canyoning – known as kloofing in South Africa – is another hot favourite. You hike up a rugged river gorge arriving at a series of rock pools at the Kamikaze Kanyon where you can jump from 3 metres to 22 metres high.

There are over a hundred listed paragliding or hang gliding launch sites available. Up in the air you will find many opportunities for helicopter rides, balloon flights, aerobatics, skydiving and micro light flights.

Thousands of kilometres of hiking trails wind around the country in desert, forest, mountain or coastal terrain, many with mountain bike trails adjacent.

There are wonderful easy horse trails through vineyards, on the beach or in the mountains and – for the more adventurous – horseback safaris in big game country.

If it’s a very quick high you’re after, the 216 metre Bloukrans Bridge on the border of the Eastern and Western Cape has the highest commercial bungee jump in the world.

Those who love heights can abseil over crashing waves at the western head at Knysna, hang out a kilometre high over Cape Town, do a combination abseiling and canyoning trip on the Storms River Gorge, or rap jump down buildings in Durban or Johannesburg. You are surrounded by awesome views and the deep blue Atlantic at your feet. Pure adrenaline!

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