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Abseiling in South Africa
Abseiling is the art of lowering oneself safely down a rope. It used to be a method for climbers to get off cliffs, cave explorers to travel...
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Beaches Of South Africa
Wow! From the West Coast's wild, deserted, sun-bleached stretches of snow-white sand to the subtropical, coral-fringed, forest-backed beache...
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Boardsailing/Windsurfing and Kitesurfing in South Africa
Thanks to South Africa’s windy conditions, boardsailing and kitesurfing are very popular coastal sports that anyone with a sense of advent...
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Bungy Jumping and Bridge Swinging in South Africa
Bungee jumping, as you probably know, is diving head first off a bridge attached to a large, thick, very strong elastic band and back-up cli...
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Canoeing, Kayaking and Rafting in South Africa
South Africa has some fantastic rivers to choose from, so you'll be forgiven for getting a little confused. We've listed the different optio...
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Climbing in South Africa
All commercial guiding and training is overseen by the South African Mountain Guides Association (SAMGA) or the Mountain Training Developmen...
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Cricket in South Africa
Cricket is a ‘gentleman's sport’ and many South Africans are avid supporters of the game. It is the second most popular sport in the cou...
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Cycling in South Africa
One of the best ways to experience the beauty of South Africa is on a bicycle. Imagine feeling the breeze on your face as you soak in the na...
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Diving and Snorkelling in South Africa
South Africa is home to a magnificent variety of marine life - on the West Coast, cool water fish and underwater species thrive, while the E...
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Equestrian Sports in South Africa
There is a range of events held all over South Africa during the year, including an international polo tournament. For keen or aspiring polo...
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Flying in South Africa
Travel by air is one of the most efficient modes of transportation, because you skip the long road travels and you can see more of the count...
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Golf in South Africa
In the world of golf, it seems that South Africa is definitely a force to be reckoned with. With multiple major star players with a number o...
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Hanggliding and Paragliding, Parapenting in South Africa
Paragliding is an adrenaline-filled recreational activity for fearless flyers who want to see South Africa from a different vantage point. I...
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Hiking in South Africa
Hiking is an outdoor activity that comes naturally to most homo sapiens, which is not surprising if you consider we took our first steps dur...
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Horse Trails and Riding, Pony Trekking
For centuries, humans have relied on the trusty, majestic animal that is the horse to carry them through some of the most interesting histor...
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Motor Sports in South Africa
The National Federation is responsible for the control and administration of the motorsport in its own country and all events are to be held...
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Mountain Biking in South Africa
For any mountain biking (MTB) enthusiast, South Africa is a magnificent treasure trove of trails waiting to be explored by avid crankers rea...
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Rugby in South Africa
Rugby is enormously popular in South Africa and, for many, attending or watching games is more a sacrament than a diversion....
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Running in South Africa
There are a host of marathons, half-marathons, fun runs and the odd ultramarathon spread out throughout the year but, naturally, some do sta...
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Sailing in South Africa
South Africa’s sublime coastline stretches for thousands of kilometers, allowing for numerous superb sailing locations that are sure to en...
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Sea Kayaking, South Africa
Sea kayaking in South Africa offers locals and tourists alike the opportunity to explore Mzansi’s beautiful and expansive coastline. There...
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Skiing, Snowboarding and Sandboarding in South Africa
Skiing is not that big in South Africa, as we don't have much in the way of snow, there is, however, one dedicated ski resort, near Rhodes, ...
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Skydiving in South Africa
These skydivers must have completed the ‘Accelerated Freefall’ courses that are offered around multiple locations in South Africa in ord...
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Soccer in South Africa
Football (or soccer as we prefer to call it) is probably the biggest participation sport in the world and is certainly one of the most-watch...
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South Africa Recreational Activities
South Africa is a playground for any and all holiday-makers - it’s the ideal country to visit if you are a thrill-seeker looking for adven...
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South African Spas: The Ultimate Relaxation
The perfect way to escape from modern city life and the mundane rat race is by embarking on a relaxing retreat, and luckily, South Africa is...
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South African Wildlife
South Africa is the best safari destination in the world. With the third highest biodiversity in the world (variety of fauna and flora) ther...
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Surfing in South Africa
Locals and tourists alike will be happy to know that South Africa boasts pristine coastlines and amazing spots for surfing, thanks to its aw...
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Tennis in South Africa
The modern game of this racket sport originated in Birmingham, England but it has since made its way across the globe, and into South Africa...
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Tree Top Canopy Tour
Tourists wanting to experience the beautiful scenery of South Africa can embark on an unforgettable adventure as they zipline from one platf...
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Urban indulgences in South Africa
South Africa's cities are an exciting mix world influences, offering a veritable kaleidoscope of sights and sounds for both locals and touri...
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Walking Safaris and Wilderness Trails
Very few people travel all the way to South Africa without including some game watching in their itinerary. There is nothing quite like the ...
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Watersports in South Africa
Watersports are wonderful to watch, not only for the actual event, but also because they are usually in great locations with wonderful scene...
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