If you are headed to the sunny shores of South Africa in search of an adrenaline rush, be sure to check out these top 10 adventures! Whether it’s swimming with seahorses in Knysna or braving the highest bungee jump in the world, you will be blown away by these unforgettable adventure activities in South Africa.

The Sunshine Coast is a beautiful coastal belt in the Eastern Cape that stretches between St Francis Bay and East London. Aptly named because it enjoys the longest hours of sunshine on South Africa’s coast, this un-commercialised region offers an array of attractions. Beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, historical sites, and exciting adventure activities make it a sought after holiday destination for all.

Countless small villages are scattered along the Wild Coast and Eastern Cape , all with access to unspoiled beaches with warm Indian Ocean waters, sheltered coves, and rock pools. These are  not only bordered by an exquisite coastline, but also by nature reserves with hiking and mountain biking trails; making it an obvious choice for a nature getaway. A number of eco-tourism establishments have sprung up to accommodate travellers. Just a little further inland lie a number of malaria-free Big 5 game farms offering authentic African safaris.

South Africa is fondly known as the “Adventure Haven” , because of its exciting range of outdoor activities, Get your adrenaline going with shark cage diving, bungee jumping, hiking, abseiling, mountain biking, river rafting, zip-lining, horse trails, quad biking, helicopter rides, hot-air balloon rides and so much more!

Steeped in history with a diversity of places to visit, the South Africa is home to many ethnic cultures and offers a splendid array of arts and crafts. The larger cities have  an excellent collection of museums, memorials, flea markets, and golf courses. Don’t miss out on spectacular sunset cruises and dolphin and whale watching tours from Port Elizabeth harbour, Hermanus and Cape Town.

Boating, Kiting & Water Skiing With long stretches of crystal-clean navigable rivers, boating and skiing are among the most popular past times found in sunny South Africa

Canoeing - Whether you’re into sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, row boating, wild-water canoeing or surf skiing, South Africa will surely cater for an invigorating experience.

Fishing - Whether you prefer reef, river, estuary, deep sea or coastal fishing, there are plenty of incredible locations to choose from. Port Alfred is famous for having the distinction of being the third largest “line fishing port” in South Africa.

Diving - The shores of South Africa are host to the most unique diving experience. The Eastern Cape is famous for soft coral reefs, numerous wrecks that dot the shores and the incredible “Lunar landing” where crayfish in the hundreds live and breed.

Horse & Hiking Trails South Africa boasts absolutely exquisite and picturesque terrains. Whilst modern advancements allow for such scenery to be viewed from the comfort of a 4x4, most prefer to explore this rugged beauty on foot. There are plenty of horse trails offering horseback rides at the shores of the sea, up rivers and on game reserve trails.

Golf - The country is famous for its various  beautiful golf courses, and is well worth a visit.

Game Viewing - South Africa has no shortage of breathtakingly beautiful game reserves and lodges where nature lovers can unwind properly.

Addo Adenaline Adventures – Whether you are looking for some heart pumping action on a zip line or some stomach-losing madness on a giant swing, or something more composed like canoeing on Addo’s Sundays River, this is rated number 1 attraction in the Greater Addo.

Shark Cage Diving - Shark Cage Diving in Port Elizabeth and the Western Cape, provides guests with the exhilaration of viewing one of nature's most respected apex predator, the Great White Shark, in a truly picturesque and remote area where few people have ever ventured.

Bungee Jumping - Bloukrans Bridge bungee Situated along the Garden Route at the Tsitsikamma Forest Village Market, is the highest bridge bungee in the WORLD. Bloukrans utilizes pendulum bungee technology ensuring you the smoothest, most comfortable bungee jump possible. A Proud Guinness World Record Holder for the Highest Commercial Bungee Jump from a bridge in the World at 216m! Experience the thrill for yourself!

Hot Air Balloon Safari - Experience Africa from above on a balloon flight over the sunny plains of the Pilanesberg National Park near Sun City. A balloon flight will allow you to hover over the savannah as you seek out lions, giraffes and hundreds of other creatures in this bountiful ecosystem from a unique aerial perspective.

The unique vantage point provided by a balloon flight will allow you to see things normal tours might miss, as well as allowing you to soak in the stunning landscape from a totally new perspective.