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Adventure
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The Cederberg’s Gabriel Slackpacking Trail, Western Cape
Two hours north of Cape Town lies the Cederberg Wilderness, a remote mountain fastness. Here you can take a slackpacking trail and stay with local villagers. more
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KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board
The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board – the only organisation of its kind in the world – has protected the province’s bathers from shark attacks for more than 40 years. more
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Thonga Beach Lodge, KwaZulu-Natal
Thonga Beach Lodge is close to Mabibi, part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It is a place that thrums with birdlife, marine life and fascinating mammals. more
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Fauresmith Endurance Ride, Free State
The Fauresmith endurance ride in the Free State attracts horse riders from around South Africa, and the world, to compete in an ultra-tough challenge over 201km. more
More about Adventure
Rocktail Beach Camp, KwaZulu-Natal
Set back from deserted golden beaches in a coastal forest, Rocktail Beach Camp has a well-deserved reputation as one of the South Africa’s loveliest beach escapes. more
Riverwild 4x4 Trails, Mpumalanga
Riverwild offers great opportunities for off-road drivers to tackle 12km of 4x4 trails complete with river crossings, thick mud, steep ascents, descents and rock crawling. more
Jacana Adventure Trails
From day excursions to week-long coastal forays, kayak routes to turtle tours, Jacana has an extensive portfolio of hiking and adventure trails to suit all tastes. more
Top 10
Mountain bike rides
1Explore the Wild Coast
Stunning beaches, heart-pounding cliff ascents, rolling valleys and amazing ocean views. On this slackpack adventure, all you have to do is ride!
2Giba Gorge, Pietermaritzburg
A versatile, safe place for riders of all abilities and fitness levels to learn to ride.
3Climb the Korannaberg, Free State
The mountain juts out of the landscape, just begging to be ridden, the climb is endless but the downhill run is pure freedom.
4Karkloof, Natal Midlands
Classic off road eco-adventure, with trails galore.
5Sweat up Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal
Tough going. Catch your breath as you admire the view from the top then thrill to the joyride ride down.
6Big 5 peddle, Kruger National Park
Nothing beats game viewing from the saddle as you take on the Olifants mountain bike trail in South Africa’s most famous game reserve.
7Tokai forest, Cape Town
Take the fire road up as high as you can, then choose some single track to hurtle down.
8Gold Rush Mount Anderson in Lydenberg, Mpumalanga
Awesome scenery and great guiding on this classic. The perfect multi-day free-riding adventure.
9Cederberg, Western Cape
Grind your gears through spectacular rock formations, and pit stop to explore the myriad rock art sites.
10Harkerville, Garden Route
At the heart of the Garden Route Awesome coastal scenery and rides graded to suit all abilities
