OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Water Wonderland All year-round water adventure enthusiasts are spoiled for choice with an abundance of coastlines, dams and rivers to explore. It's a unique way to experience the lush beauty of SA while offering high thrills and tranquillity.
River rafting Orange River, Northern Cape: A veritable haven for water enthusiasts of all levels. While there are some challenging rapids, there are also long, flat stretches that are suitable for families or beginners. Tugela River, KwaZulu-Natal: Possibly the most famous rivers, the Tugela River delivers on the adventure for thrill seekers with rapids ranging from Grades 1 to 5.
Blyde River, Mpumalanga: Blyde River
offers Grade 3 to 5 rapids. It offers a combination of challenging sections, and more gentle stretches that are suitable for families and beginners.
Diving Aliwal Shoal, KwaZulu-Natal: Aliwal Shoal is a world-
renowned scuba diving site that boasts a variety of hard and soft corals in addition to tropical and subtropical fish species (including large predators).
Gansbaai, Western Cape: Over the years, Gaansbaai has gained popularity for its shark cage diving, which offers adventurers thrills while retaining a level of safety. While it is advised to do this in the winter months, Gaansbaai is the only place in the world where you can undertake this activity all year round. Storms River Mouth, Eastern Cape: Situated in the picturesque Tsitsikamma National Park, the underwater is as much as a treasure trove with an abundance of marine life. Knysna Heads, Western Cape: Diving along the Knysna coastline offers visitors the opportunity to sight the world’s only estuarine seahorse species. 26 | December 2021
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