Abseiling off Table Mountain

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.

Abseiling & rapp jumping in SA

Hang out a kilometre high over Cape Town, or over crashing waves at the western head at Knysna, do a combination abseiling and canyoning trip on the Storms River Gorge, or rapp jump down buildings in Durban and Johannesburg. Gravity sucks in spectacular fashion in South Africa!

Canoeing, rafting & kayaking in SA

South Africa has fantastic rivers, so you'll be spoiled for choice. The most popular - for good reason - is the Orange, which forms the country's northern border with Namibia.

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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South Africa: coastal playground

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.

Backpacking in South Africa

Backpacking SA

Backpack your way round our many offerings: spectacular beauty, a mosaic of cultures, incredible value for money, massive adventure potential - and an undeniable taste for partying!

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.

Gallery: Mountains and rivers of South Africa

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.