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TOP: AFRIPICS.COM/ALAMY; TRAVELSTOCK44/ALAMYBungee jumping
off the Bloukrans
Bridge above River
Bloukrans. Below:
The Chapman’s
Peak Drive.A WHOLE IN ONE
Say goodbye to all your inhibitions and experience a new culture,
try a new sport, or play a few rounds on the table—the country
off ers a repertoire of activities that can excite intrepid travellers.T
he Big 5 are the biggest
attraction in South Africa,
but if you also want to get
a taste of adventure and
culture, the country will
not disappoint. From night safaris of
the shy-fi ve and drives on the
stunning Garden Route to jazz clubs
and casinos, a roster of activities can
keep you occupied.ADVENTURE
South Africa beckons the young
and the restless who need a shot
of adrenaline. Bungee jumping
off the Bloukrans Bridge above
River Bloukrans will give you some
serious bragging rights. This is the
world’s highest bridge bungee where
celebrities like Prince Harry, Kelly
Slater, and Hansie Cronje have
had a go.
A nighttime shy fi ve safari will
bring you closer to easily spooked
species like the meerkat, aardvark,
porcupine, aardwolf, and bat-eared
fox which are diffi cult to spot during
daytime. A face-to-face shark
encounter is possible at Shark Alley inSOCIAL
EXPLORERS
the experienced as well as novices.
If you’re feeling rather adventurous,
abseil down the mountain.NIGHTLIFE
Cape Town has a buzzing nightlife
scene and you’ll discover the best
of it along the Long Street. TeemingKwaZulu-Natal where you’re dropped
below the water surface in a secured
cage and white sharks come visit.
A great incentive to hikers
ascending the Table Mountain is its
view. South Africa’s famous landmark
is a part of the Table Top National
Park and has defi ned hiking paths for