Activities in South Africa
There’s so much to do and so little time! In this section we try to highlight the best places to visit, things to do, sporting opportunities, Places to shop and great places to wine and dine. We are constantly adding and updating material so this could be a good site to add to your favourites
To get the best out of this site, make use of the search function at the bottom of the page.
There’s so much to do and so little time! In this section we try to highlight the best places to visit, things to do, sporting opportunities, Places to shop and great places to wine and dine. We are constantly adding and updating material so this could be a good site to add to your favourites
To get the best out of this site, make use of the search function at the bottom of the page. Use our news & events submission form to submit activity items.
Knysna - See the Brenton Blue Butterfly
The reserve is under the control and management of the Brenton Butterfly Trust and no visitors are allowed on an ad hoc basis.
Read more...Durban - uShaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World in
uShaka Marine World comprises four distinct sections.
After parking your car in the huge parking areas available you enter the complex via the Village Walk Shopping Complex of 80 stores and restaurants critically chosen to satisfy the tourist and holiday market. From there you can move onto u
Durban - Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant
The Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant has just the cruise for you
From American Style brunch cruises (09:30 to 11:30), A La Carte Lunch cruises from 12:00 to 15:00, Late lunch/ Early supper cruises (15:50 to18:30) to romantic Candlelit Dinner cruises from 19:00 to 22:00 the Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant has the menu for you!
Read more...Durban - Get the Big Rush at Moses Mabidha
Adrenaline Junkies in the know say that this is the ultimate ride of your life.
The ‘Big Rush Big Swing’ at the Moses Mabhida Stadium has to be on your list of things to do in
The Big Rush is the world’s only stadium swing and the largest swing of any kind anywhere. Jump into the Big Rush void 106 meters above the world cup football pitch and swing out in a huge 220 meter arc under the iconic arch. All equipment and instruction is provided by The Big Rush team of qualified staff.
Read more...Pietermaritzburg - Float like a Butterfly
Butterflies for Africa has been developed to combine the best elements of top butterfly houses from around the world with some unique features of its own. The complex currently houses a walk-through
Butterfly House (housing both exotic and indigenous butterflies), Butterfly Craft Shop, The Blue Caterpillar Art Gallery, The Painted Lady Coffee Bar, African Art & Craft Centre, Butterfly Nursery and a Butterfly Garden planted with a large range of butterfly food plants.
Spend some time seeing how you can add colour and gracefulness to your garden by studying how to match the right plants with butterflies in
Read more...Durban - Romantic Ocean Cruises
Spirit of Elan is a luxury Catamaran that provides individuals the chance to enjoy a cruise out of Durban Harbour and northwards along the famous Golden Mile. Her saloon seating provides comfortable seating for up to twelve people whilst the huge fore-deck with two net "trampolines" is perfect for those wishing to just lie back, relax & work on their tan. For the more adventurous, there is an opportunity to go swimming or snorkelling with equipment provided, just don't forget your towel.
Read more...Durban - An Ocean Safari
This Ocean Safari trip starts with a unique and thrilling surf launch aboard our specially designed Rigid Inflatable Boat. Later you will have opportunistic viewing of marine life, sometimes including whales, dolphins, turtles & seabirds. If you are really fortunate; our Hydro-phonic equipment may even pick-up the whale and dolphin calls.
Informative commentary from our experienced skipper is provided, as you enjoy this truly memorable eco-experience along the North Durban, KwaZulu-Natal coastline.
Read more...Durban - Extreme Adventure Ride
This adventure experience is brought to you by Ocean Ventures who are fully certified (Skippers, Crew and Boats)
Read more...Durban - Go to sea and service shark nets
Experience and enjoy the sights of Durban as you travel through the harbour and out to sea into the rising sun. These trips are run seven days a week, and on weekdays one can see the shark nets being
Read more...Durban - Dissect a Shark
One of the events, held at 09:00 and 14:00 on Tuesdays to Thursdays is a 25 minute audio-visual presentation on the day to day work done by the Kwa Zulu Natal Sharks Board as well as on the important role sharks and other animals play in the marine ecosystem.
This is followed by a 20 minute dissection of a shark which provides the unique opportunity to see (and smell!!) the internal machinery of one
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