One country that is an adventure lover’s paradise is South Africa. There is surfing, horse safari, bicycling, white water rafting, quad biking, zip-lining, caving and heading down a gorge. With adventure and exhilaration around every corner in this part of the world, Here are our top 3:
Glass Lift into a Gorge
A glass elevator takes you down a gorge while you soak in the view of the Panorama Gorge waterfall, dense foliage. You will probably also find a lot of adrenaline junkies take a 68m freefall before swinging into the gorge on the other side of the cliff. There is also the zip line where you can scream your lungs out.
You can also explore the native evergreen forest and its species by walking a circular trail of boardwalks and suspension bridges.
Where: Graskop on the Panorama Route
Website: www.graskopgorgeliftcompany.co.za
Call: +27 013 7641177
Cost: Rs1,010
When: All year round
Sterfkontein Caves
These caves are part of the Cradle of Humankind which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore these caves to know about human evolution and fossils of early human ancestors and Little Foot, a 3.67 million-years-old skeleton. There is also an underground lake, and a sinkhole to add to the spooky feeling. As you exit, you can rub the nose of Dr Robert Broom’s bust for luck or his left hand for wisdom.
Where: Gauteng Province and an hour’s driving time from Johannesburg
Website: www.maropeng.co.za
Call: +27 014 577 9000
Cost: Rs850/ 1 hour
When: All year round
HIPPO AND CROC CRUISE
The hippo and croc cruise is all about Hippopotamuses, 1,200 Nile crocodiles in a UNESCO World heritage Site and a cruise to spot them. Sip brandy, scotch whiskey, gin or beer and nibbling on delicious finger food while you get up close and personal with Nile crocodiles sun tanning themselves in plain sight.
On a good day, you could spot the St Lucia Black Finch, the endangered white breasted thrasher and St Lucia Warbler among many other endemic birds.
Where: St Lucia
Website: www.stluciasouthafrica.com/hippo-croc-boat-cruise-st-lucia
Call: +27 355901555
Cost: Rs1,340/ 2 hours
When: All year round