Enjoy 11 Thrilling Wildlife Safari Experiences In South Africa

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Enjoy 11 Thrilling Wildlife Safari Experiences In
South Africa
Enjoy 11 Thrilling Wildlife Safari Experiences In
South Africa Worlds one of the best safari
destinations is what defines South Africa. Blue
and bright sky, shining deserts, forests, green
mountains, sheer deep sea along the coast - you
name it and South Africa already plays it. For
adventure seekers, South Africa credits to be
your lifetime experience packed in a time of few
days. If you love traveling, South Africa offers
you exotic safaris like no other. The country
offers you a chance to meet the Big Five which
includes lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and
leopard. Find the beauty of dangerous forests in
the Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe- Umfolozi
Game Reserve, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Addo
Elephant National Park, and several other
reserves in the region. If you are a person who
loves roads and long trips, the country's
breathtaking landscapes are ready for an
excellent road trip.
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There are some wonderful routes for a perfect and
amazing road trip, such as Garden Route, Route
62, Wild Coast, or the Waterberg Meander. So
here's your chance to witness 11 best South
African adventure experiences 1) Ever Ridden an
Ostrich? Now You Can Ride One in Oudtshoorn
Via boldtravel.com The Ostrich Safari Park in
Oudtshoorn is the world's ostrich capital. This
beautiful farm is owned by local ostrich farmers,
spread over an area of 1800 hectares and offers
you guided tours alongside a gift shop to pick
souvenirs (a keepsake from the event) for you,
and a cafe to refresh your mind. You can see
likely 150 birds at the same time, proudly
blooming in their natural habitat. The
delightful thing is - you can actually ride an
adult bird here, be assured that its an
adventure of a lifetime! Sounds amazing? It feels
amazing too! Where To Find Visit Safari
Ostrich Farm at R328, Oudtshoorn, 6620, South
Africa. Charges Of The Adventure USD 12
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2) Explore the Cango Caves, Pass-Through Devils
Chimney
Via feathernest.co.za Cango Caves, located at a
distance of only 29 kilometers from the Ostrich
Farm at Oudtshoorn (17 kilometers away from the
town of Klein Karoo), the caves are the wonders
of nature when you talk of stunning cave
formations underground. You will see a thousand
years old stalactites, stalagmites, and
complicated dripstone caverns.
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Via keadventure.com But what mostly attracts
the thrill-seekers to this point is the Devils
Chimney, which is just 45 centimeters in
width. An average person can easily fit through
it, but climbing up the chimney is
challenging. Where To Find Visit the Cango
Caves at Cango Valleie Road, Oudtshoorn, 6625,
South Africa. Charges Of The Adventure USD
9.29-13.94 3) How It Would Be To Swim with A
Shark?
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Via nightjartravel.com If you have seen the
Deep Blue Sea, and want a thrilling experience
that roams around the sharks, heres your
chance! Dive deep sea into the sea which has
recently become popular to see the sharks swim by
you. Wow! Dont worry, youll be in a cage. The
cage then gets down into the sea and you can
watch the worlds most dangerous predator swim
around you. Shark Cage is the best experience
youll ever have during the South African
winter, which is May-October. You can have this
opportunity at Mossel Bay or Gansbaai. Gansbaai
is at a two hours distance from Cape Town,
located 163 kilometers away. Where To Find Go
for shark cage diving at 9 Kus Drive, Kleinbaai,
Gansbaai, South Africa. Charges Of The
Adventure USD 156.25 4) When in South Africa,
See The Big Five
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Via alterra.cc South African wildlife reserves
promise you a great adventure because you can
find Big Five of South Africa Lion, Buffalo,
Leopard, Rhino, and Elephant You can easily find
them all in few days time in the private
reserves around Kruger National Park (380
kilometers from Pretoria). Some other reserves
where you will easily spot the Big Five are the
Hluhluwe- Imfolozi Game Reserve (550 kilometers
from Johannesburg), Addo Elephant National Park
(750 kilometers from Cape Town), Thanda Safari
Private Game Reserve (23 kilometers from
Hluhluwe) etc. Where To Find head towards
Kruger National Park at Malayan Gate, Nelspruit
1350, South Africa. Charges Of The Adventure USD
27.70 5) Watch a Whale Swim into the Horizon
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Via cloudfront.net Western Capes seaside town
of Hermanus, located just 120 kilometers away
from Cape Town is popular for its whale
watching activity from July to November. The
best part of this adventure is that you can see
the whales from the coast itself. Hermanus is
known as the best place in the world to see
whales from land. Where To Find Get the whale
watching experience at 148 Westcliff Rd,
Hermanus, 7200, South Africa. Charges Of The
Adventure USD 126-177 6) See Great Heights at
the Drakensberg Mountains
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Via assetzen.net Situated at an altitude of
3482 meters above sea level, Drakensberg
mountains are nothing short of heaven for
mountain hikers, along with mountain experts as
well as for novice (beginner) hikers. A basic
level of fitness is great enough to get to this
trek. The Drakensberg Mountain is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
Via drakensberg-tourist-map.com This is the
place where the Tugela river originates and falls
900 meters below, in the valley. The giant
landscape is bound to make you feel incredible,
so make sure you start the journey in South
Africa with this adventure!
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Where To Find The Drakensberg mountains, located
in Bergville, KwaZulu Natal. Charges Of The
Adventure USD 82 7) See the World's Largest
Green Canyon Here
Via blogspot.com Blyde River Canyon is a unique
feature of South Africa, where you get greenery
in the middle of the hilly wilderness of the
continent. The largest green valley in the world
invites you from the height of 6378 feet with
the breathtaking views of the surrounding hills,
mountains, the Blyde river gushing around and
the bright blue South African sky. The canyon is
made of red sandstone and has its highest point
at Mariepskop (6378 feet). Where To Find Enjoy
hiking at the green canyon from the Blyde River
Canyon Nature Reserve. Charges Of The Adventure
USD 8.45 8) Trek to the Lighthouse at The Cape
Of Storms"
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Via hobermanbooks.com
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At 200 meters, the steep mountains of Cape Point
and the rocks stand out from the sea. Portuguese
sailor Bartolomeu Dias named this point as the
Cape of Storms. Cape Point is located
approximately 71 kilometers from Cape Town and
can be reached by public transport or by a
vehicle on rent. In the early days, the rocky
edges of Cape Point were the reason for numerous
shipwrecks as the shores werent visible because
of the fog at night until it was too
late. Eventually, a lighthouse was built in
1859, which prevented such accidents. You can
trek to the very end of the Cape of Storms and
climb to the top of the Lighthouse, where you
can see the endless sea. Where To Find Go
hiking to the lighthouse at Cape Point, Cape
Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa. Charges Of
The Adventure USD 9 9) Love Kayaking in Waters
Full of Crocodiles and Hippos? This Is It!
Via kayaksafaris.co.za
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Also Read Safari Holidays Get Ready To Go On A
Wildlife Journey! In Northern KwaZulu-Natal, the
waterways of St. Lucia are instead shocking for
the number of crocodiles and hippos, which are
hidden in the water. So what comes the exciting
part about such a place? You can actually make
your way through these waters, while these
dangerous wild animals are all around you. The
interesting thing about hippos and crocodiles is
that they really dont need any human to
irritate them in order to attack. So be careful
because you go through the waters! KwaZulu-Natal
is located 468 kilometers from Johannesburg.
It's one of the best wildlife safari experiences
in South Africa. Where To Find Have the
pleasure of kayaking with the wild animals at the
iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St. Lucia. Charges Of
The Adventure USD 61 10) How about a Jump from
Bloukrans Bridge?
Via blogspot.com
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A very popular site for Bungee jumping, the
Bloukrans Bridge gives you adrenaline rush with
its jump of 216 meters into the Bloukrans River
Valley. This is the third longest bungee jump in
the world. Its free fall of about 709 feet
before being pulled back. No matter how peaceful
those surrounding appears, jumping from the
bridge makes you excited, which is difficult to
come by. If you are planning to go for this
game, its advisable to book your tickets 48
hours in advance. Bloukrans Bridge is located
just 198 kilometers from Port Elizabeth. Where
To Find Go jumping from Bloukrans Bridge near
Natures Valley, Western Cape, South
Africa. Charges Of The Adventure USD 54 11.
The Wild Coast Pure wilderness
Via trailsandtravel.co.za This Wild Coast in
South Africa is one of the topmost adventure
destinations. The place is located between
Mtamvuna River in the north and the Great Kei
River to the south. The wild coast features
lovely coastlines, flourishing cliffs, and
beaches like Coffee Bay, Mdumbi, Glen, and
Bulungula. This spectacular place is home to
sneezewoods and yellowwood trees and 150 plus
coastal and inland bird species.
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Considering the birthplace of eminent leader
Nelson Mandela, The Wild Coast gives an
incredible view of the surrounding, which one
cannot miss. It's one of the best wildlife
safari experiences in South Africa you'll ever
have. April to May and August to September is the
best time to visit the wild coast. Where To Find
Eastern Cape, South Africa Charges Of The
Adventure NA