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!

Mozambique features 2500km of pristine beachfront on the mainland, with a number of good natural harbors.
If you love isolated places, conservation, safaris or activities like fishing and diving, keep an eye on the remote Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, where one of Africa’s most exciting new eco-ventures is taking shape.

In an untouched area, the Cabo Delgado Biodiversity and Tourism Project will offer a rare combination of big game safaris and tropical coastal activities while funding comprehensive conservation and community development initiatives! Cabo Delgado has been declared among its most important African conservation projects.

Mozambique has an exceptional biodiversity, with over 15 different land habitats, including endangered coastal forest. Viable game populations include Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, Lion, Leopard, Wild Dog and several Antelope species.
A marine survey revealed rare habitats such as sea-grass beds and found coral reefs that are among East Africa’s richest, with diverse fish life and endangered species including turtle, humpback whales, dugong and whale shark. It makes Mozambique one of the world’s most fascinating places for diving and snorkeling.

Mozambique is also a great adventure for 4×4 enthusiasts. There are more than enough 4×4 routes for the rough and tumble brigade although the less adventurous can explore the island in random 2 wheel drive car.
Investment in the road infrastructure has ensured that visitors can now travel further than in the past and is allowing visitors to the country more options for their beach holidays.

Several small island paradises can be found off the coast, including the Bazaruto Archipelago made up of five islands, some of which are protected national parks. The islands offer beautiful beaches, abundant bird and marine life, and lovely coral reefs.
Fishing is world class and includes salt water fly-fishing and big game fishing for marlin and sail fish (tag-and-release)
Over 1200 species of fish have been identified in the coastal waters of Mozambique.

Mozambique has been included in a vast transfrontier park incorporating wilderness reserves in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Called the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, it is the world’s largest reserve and infrastructure for visitors.