Are you an adrenaline junky? Love adventure? Want to step out of your comfort zone? Do bungee jumping, shark cage diving, and being high up in the sky in a hot air balloon sound awesome to you? Then read further as below we discuss some of these top adventure travel in South Africa trips for 2022.
Shark Cage Diving
If shark cage diving is something you want to mark off your bucket list, then Beyond touring can help you achieve this dream. You will be able to see these magnificent ocean creatures up close and create a beautiful cherished memory. Being in the water with the great white shark is a dream of many divers and snorkelers. The safest way to make this dream come true is to join a licensed tour with experienced operators who know what they are doing.
You will depart early from Cape Town for your Full-Day Shark Cage Diving adventure and travel to Kleinbaai where you will have a safety briefing on the current sightings, indemnities, wet suits, and equipment. The crew will make sure that you are safe and that you are taken well care of. If you have any questions, they will be happily answered as the crew is passionate about what they do and welcomes any curiosity about marine life and especially sharks! After you attended the safety briefing you will go to the harbor to board the vessel.
The crew will then welcome you on board the custom-built 36ft, 4-ton catamaran, Travel time to Dyer Island is approximately 20 minutes, the crew will create a scent trail, and then get ready to have a fantastic experience meeting these beautiful and often misunderstood creatures.
Bridge Bungy & Skydive Combo
If one adrenaline-filled activity is not enough for you this 2-in-1 combo that includes skydiving and bungee jumping might be perfect for you. It combines the Bloukrans bungee jump and a skydive for the ultimate adrenaline rush.
This is a full-day tour and starts from Gqeberha in the morning along the spectacular coastline towards the well-known and popular Bloukrans Bridge in the heart of the Garden Route. The bridge is 216m above the Bloukrans River and is the highest commercial Bungy bridge in the world. This is a must for anyone that is seeking the ultimate adrenaline high. The view from Africa’s highest bridge captures all the magnificence and serenity of the Bloukrans River valley.
After this fun experience, you will be transferred from Bloukrans Bridge to Plettenberg Bay Airport for your next adventure, skydiving! There will be a short safety briefing, then you will be kitted up. Then take in the view on a 20-minute flight to an altitude of approximately 10 000 feet, during which you can enjoy spectacular views of the Plettenberg Bay coastline and Robberg peninsula. Sometimes you can even see dolphins and whales.
Hot Air Balloon Tour
If you are still looking for adventure but want it just a little bit on the gentle and romantic side, the hot air balloon tour might just be perfect for you. Enjoy the perfect morning in a hot air balloon after having delicious warm muffins. You will drift high above the majestic Magaliesberg Range in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. This region has a beautiful natural history and has some of the best ballooning weather in the world.
Hot air ballooning in South Africa is one of the best ways to enjoy our country’s beautiful landscapes. It can be a magical and spiritual experience and one of the reasons hot air balloons are used to celebrate special events like birthdays and engagements.
The tour starts with an early morning transfer to the Magaliesburg. Upon arrival, enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee with freshly baked muffins. After the flight, have some champagne breakfast at the Clubhouse Pavilion as you share the memories of a beautiful and unforgettable experience.
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