South Africa is the land of the Great Outdoors with wonderful opportunities for sports and outdoor activities as well as wildlife spotting and bird watching.

All the following activities are possible and indeed some are recommended when on holiday in South Africa:

Sporting activities

Abseiling

Angling

Canoeing

Diving with or without sharks

Hang gliding

Hiking

Horse riding

Mountain climbing

Mountain biking

Wind surfing

Extreme Sports

Bungee jumping

Experiences to add 'memorable' to a holiday in South Africa

Ballooning

Boat trips and cruises

Deep sea fishing

Helicopter flights

Visiting game reserves

Whale watching

Volunteering

There are various projects that you can work on as a volunteer and help conserve wildlife and environments or find out more about South Africa's people and their daily lives

Tourist Culture and Entertainment

Art Galleries and exhibitions

Casinos

Concerts and Music Performances

Exhibitions

Guided Walks

Learning English

Shopping Tours

Wine tasting