7 Extreme Adventures to get the Adrenaline Pumping on the KZN South Coast THE KWAZULU-NATAL SOUTH COAST IS A RENOWNED LEISURE TOURISM DESTINATION, AND WHILE SUNBATHING AND SEASIDE STROLLS MIGHT APPEAL TO SOME, THE REGION IS ALSO HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST EXTREME OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FOR VISITING THRILL-SEEKERS.
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The captivating landscape, resident wildlife and adventurous spirit of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast make it the ultimate destination for tourists looking for something extreme,” explained Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of Ugu South Coast Tourism. “Whether it’s speed, heights or close encounters with apex predators, the area has the world-class facilities and services suited to any type of extreme adventure.” 1. Extreme swinging The Wild Gorge Swing in
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Oribi Gorge, which forms part of the award-winning Wild 5 Adventures, is the ultimate experience for those who enjoy some height. The Wild Gorge Swing is the world’s highest swing of its kind, and it provides thrill-seekers with the chance to jump of the edge of Lehr’s Waterfall, dropping an incredible 55 storeys while strapped in a full-body harness. 2. Shark diving The KZN South Coast is home to two internationallyrenowned dive sites – Aliwal
Shoal just 5km offshore of Umkomaas River, and Protea Banks which is 8km off Shelly Beach. These two Marine Protected Areas are home to incredible apex predators and mystic shipwrecks that make for a memorable dive. Tourists can expect to encounter diverse shark species including duskies, Zambezis, tiger sharks, hammerheads and occasionally a great white. Any time of the year, divers will encounter a ‘pack’ of oceanic black tips (more than 100 resi-
