Adventure activities in South Africa

A variety of activities are available to sap the enthusiasm and liberate the mind of any traveller. South Africa is undeniably the worlds fastest growing tourist destination and with its offering ranging from spectacular beaches of KwaZulu-Natal, the endless wine farms of the Eastern Cape, to the world renown wildlife of the Kruger National Park, it is hard not to agree. With a country experiencing such a richness in resources, it is easy to understand how visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to engaging in the available activities. Wildlife safaris, adventure holidays and cultural tours are just a handful of what is on offer…

The Eastern and Western Cape offers visitors the opportunity to indulge in culture along the various wine routes and craft villages that scatter their roads and highways. Bungee jumping at Storms River Bridge is a must for any adrenalin addict, whilst the Garden route offers an adventure of a different kind, meandering through a region of tranquil coastal towns and lush countryside.

The world famous wildlife reserves of Kruger National Park and Umfolozi offer guests the opportunity to engage in various eco-tourism activities such as wilderness walks, game drives and wildlife Safaris. Paddling the waters of Kozi Bay estuary and St. Lucia Wetlands Park, a world heritage site, offers tourists an adventurous tour of the KwaZulu-Natal wetlands teeming with crocodile, Hippo’s and other wetland game species. Similarly, Elephant tracking in Northern Zululand and Rhino Tracking at Weenen Nature Reserve, bordering Umsuluzi Game Park, offers tourists a unique opportunity to get up close with two of Africa’s largest mammals.

Rafting the waters of the Orange and Tugela Rivers and hiking and rock climbing the mountain ranges of the Drakensberg and the Cederberg, offer adventure addicts an invitation to visit some of the most inaccessible waterways and rapids, as well as the most elevated altitude regions in South Africa.

With such a variety of activities and safari’s available to the intrepid explorer, the future the South African eco-tourism market remains as promising and exciting as ever. There is a country to be explored, rivers and mountains to conquer, and an adventure to be had.