Unforgettable experiences
Safari, winelands, whales, hikes and surf — discover the experiences that make a South African trip, and book them through our partners.
Bungee jumping in South Africa
South Africa holds the highest bridge bungee on earth, the 216 m Bloukrans, plus a swing in Durban and a tower jump in Soweto. Here is what each is, and what the big one is really like.
Cape Town helicopter tours
A short flight from the V&A Waterfront is the best way to grasp Cape Town's shape, mountain meeting two oceans. Here are the main routes, how long they run, and what each one is worth.
Horse riding in South Africa
From a beginner's hour along Noordhoek Beach to a horseback safari that brings you closer to rhino than any vehicle, riding is one of South Africa's quietly great experiences. Here is where to do it.
Kayaking in South Africa
From a see-through kayak over a seal colony to a sea paddle below Cape Point, kayaking is one of the easiest ways onto South Africa's water. Here is where to go and which spot suits you.
Safari in South Africa
South Africa is the easiest country in Africa to put together a first safari, with options from a self-drive in the Kruger to a luxury lodge in a private reserve. This is how to choose between them.
Sandboarding in South Africa
Sandboarding is the easiest adventure sport in the country to try cold. The Atlantis Dunes near Cape Town are the main spot, no experience needed, and you can pair it with quad biking on the same dunes.
Scuba diving in South Africa
South Africa packs tropical coral, shark reefs, the Sardine Run and cold-water kelp forests into one coastline. This is where to dive, what each spot needs, and when to go.
Shark cage diving in South Africa
Shark cage diving here has changed. Great whites have grown rare at Gansbaai, the False Bay breaches are gone, and Mossel Bay is now the better bet. Here is the honest state of it.
Surfing in South Africa
South Africa has a wave for everyone, from the gentle beach break where the whole country learns to one of the best right-handers on the planet. Here is where to go for your level.
Township tours in South Africa
A township tour can be one of the most meaningful days of a South African trip, or an uncomfortable drive-through. The difference is how you do it. Here is how to choose well.
Whale watching in South Africa
From June to November, southern right whales come into the bays of the Western Cape to calve, close enough to watch from the cliffs. Here is when to go, where, and whether to take a boat at all.
Wine tasting in South Africa
South Africa has made wine since 1659, and today its regions run from the Cape Winelands to cool coastal Walker Bay. Here is where to taste, which grapes to look for, and how to do it.
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