Adventure experiences

South Africa: adventure heaven!

South Africa offers 3 000 kilometres of coastline along with breathtaking mountains - often side by side. The country's diverse terrain, together with an ideal climate for outdoor activities, make it a rich hunting ground for adrenaline seekers.

South Africa: adventurers wanted!

Paragliding in South Africa

If you're into paragliding or hang gliding, South Africa has a real treat in store for you. From the amazing thermals of the hot Northern Cape to the fantastic ridge soar and scenic flying of the coastal provinces ... the sky is the limit!


Canoeing, rafting, kayaking South Africa

South Africa is blessed with fantastic rivers, beautiful scenery, and a climate made for the outdoors enthusiast, so if you're looking for action of the paddling variety, you're in for a treat.


Mountain biking in South Africa

MTB heaven! South Africa is a treasure trove of exciting routes, discovered and waiting to be uncovered, with weather allowing for cycling at any time of the year, all day and just about every day.


Rock climbing in South Africa

The cliffs are big, wild, often remote – and still being discovered. And it's a climate for being out in. South Africa offers some of the best, and most diverse, rock climbing in the world. Gear up, chalk up, and start cranking!

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Backpacking in 
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Backpacking SA

South Africa is vibes, views, people, party, value for money country! >

Coastal playground

One of the world's top surfing countries, we also offer great sailing, sea kayaking and surfskiing - and some of the best wind and kite surfing you'll find. >

Fishing in South 
Africa

Rod, reel and relaxation

Surf angling is big in South Africa, the big game fishing is impressive, and saltwater fly fishing has become very popular. >

South Africa photo galleries

Gallery: South Africa's coastline

Coastline

From the cold Atlantic of the northern Cape to the diver's paradise of Sodwana Bay. >

Mountains and rivers

This is big sky country, with vast mountain ranges falling into lush river valleys. >

Gallery: South African countryside

Countryside

Step out of the urban centres and discover an unexplored country of contrasts. >