Travel Guide: 7 places to visit in South Africa for adventure travellers

South Africa is an adventure hotbed for all types of adventurers. With death-defying sensations or picturesque excursions, these locations have experiences that will be etched in memories forever. 

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South Africa is adventure tourists' heaven with breathtaking landscapes, high-adrenaline sports, and experiences that you would never want to forget. If you are in the mood to experience wildlife encounters, high-adrenaline sports, or discover landscapes, these seven places are your hot spot for adventurers.

7 places to visit in South Africa:

1. Table Mountain – Hiking & Abseiling Adventures

One of the city's most recognized symbols, Table Mountain provides challenging climbing with stunning views. Adventurers can even abseil off the cliff for an exhilarating experience.

Adventure Highlights:

Multi-path trails ranging from easy to challenging

Abseiling off the 1,000 meters sea level

Taking cable rides for panoramic views

2. Bloukrans Bridge – The Ultimate Bungee Jump

Bloukrans Bridge is the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Situated on the Garden Route, which is as picturesque as it is popular, no thrill-seeker can afford to give this place a miss.

Adventure Highlights:

216-meter free-fall off the Bloukrans River

Panoramic views on either side of the bridge

One of the world's most thrilling jumps in a tried-and-tested experience

3. Kruger National Park – Safari & Wildlife Discovery

Kruger National Park has Africa's Big Five: elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo. A trip to the park on a safari provides you with an opportunity to experience nature in its most beautiful form.

Adventure Highlights:

Safari tours using guide or self-driving

Wild camping

Opportunity to experience endangered and rare species

4. Tsitsikamma National Park – Kayaking & Forest Adventures

This beach paradise boasts breathtaking ocean views, ancient forests, and heart-stopping water sports. Adventure seekers will love kayaking, zip-lining, and exploring the highlight of South Africa.

Adventure Highlights:

Storms River kayaking and snorkeling

Canopy tours through native forests

Suspension bridge walks across epic gorges

5. Drakensberg Mountains – Scenic Trails & Rock Climbing

The Drakensberg Mountains also boast the most stunning South African hiking trails, perfect for adventure travelers that adore tough terrain and thrilling ascents.

Adventure Highlights:

Tough multi-day treks

Panoramic views at mountain peaks such as Cathedral Peak

Beginner and expert rock climbing

6. Gansbaai – Great White Shark Cage Diving

To experience something truly one-off, head to Gansbaai to see great whites. This is one of the world's top places to go cage diving with killing fish.

Adventure Highlights:

Close encounter of great white shark

Sighting of sharks on boat cruises through shark-infested waters

Spine-tingling cage-diving adventure for everyone

7. Cederberg Wilderness – Cave Exploration & Off-Roading

Adventure seekers who want to experience isolated landscapes and unique geological features will enjoy the Cederberg Wilderness. It is renowned for its ancient rock outcrops and adventure trails.

Adventure Highlights:

Treks to ancient San rock paintings caves

Off-road mountain biking and hiking over rugged country

Stargazing in untouched, clean starry night skies