A kayak is a small and rather narrow boat propelled across water by people using a double bladed paddle. The traditional kayak comes with a covered deck and one or more cockpits that seat one passenger each. These cockpits are frequently covered by a spraydeck, or...
Similar to snowboarding, sandboarding is a recreational board sport activity conducted on large sand dunes instead of snow-capped mountains. This sport is popular the world over, and is an especially sought-after activity in desert or coastal regions with many...
Hot air ballooning is a fantastic mixture of personal challenge, adventure, discovering the unknown, and most importantly, fun! A hot air balloon can lift you to marvellous heights, from which you are provided with exquisite, uninterrupted views of the gorgeous...
White river rafting is the thrilling recreational outdoor sport than involves embarking on an inflatable raft and navigating your way through bodies of water (typically a river). This activity normally takes place in white waters, or different variations of rough...
Snorkelling is a well-loved sport that is practiced both professionally and simply for fun. Many tropical resorts offer recreational snorkelling to visitors. The main attraction of the sport is the chance to observe sea life close up, in its natural habitat without...
Skydiving is an exhilarating sport in which partakers jump from an aircraft at a relatively high altitude while wearing a parachute. There is a wide variety of aerial manoeuvres that can be performed while still in the air, though these are usually done by...
Not to be confused with free-diving, scuba diving is underwater diving that requires participants to use self-contained underwater breathing apparatus in order to swim beneath the surface for extended periods of time. Unlike other forms of diving which typically...
A quad bike is a vehicle with four wheels and a mass of less than 550 kilograms. Quad biking through South Africa is an adrenaline-packed activity that provides tourists with a way to view the country’s landscapes in a completely unique and exhilarating manner. Quad...
Horseback safaris are another manner in which to view game whilst on holiday in a reserve. This is one of the best ways to explore the African bushveld, and makes for an incredibly intimate experience whilst allowing participants to experience close up encounters with...
Elephant back safaris allow participants to view the majesty of a diversity of environments from the advantageous height of an elephant. Seated comfortably on the back of your elephant, you can quietly reflect on the creature’s majesty as well as take in your...
Bungee jumping is an activity that requires participants to leap from tall structures whilst attached to a bungee cord, also known as a shock cord. It is made of braided elastic strands that form a core and wrapped in polypropylene sheath. The word ‘bungee’ as used by...
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is by far one of Africa’s biggest draw cards! Not much can compete with it’s phenomenal wildlife and wilderness. This large inland delta, formed where land between the Gumare and Kunyere fault dropped. The water flow was stopped by...