| So, you've decided to book the trip of a lifetime: | | | | you may never get a better chance than when |
| a luxury holiday to South Africa. Any idea what | | | | you're taking a luxury holiday in South Africa. If |
| you're going to do out there yet? The terrain, | | | | you want to make this a key part of your trip, |
| waters and exotic climate make sports in South | | | | you're best served with a South African hotel |
| Africa particularly enjoyable, and there are a | | | | near the waves at Blouberg, Long Beach, Cool |
| number of exotic activities to take part in. Here's | | | | Bay or Big Bay. |
| my recommended top 5 to you luxury South | | | | 2. Sandboarding... Like Snowboarding, but with |
| Africa Holiday makers who don't mind exerting | | | | Sand! |
| yourself a little... | | | | This one is something that's harder to do at |
| 5. Mountain Biking | | | | home! Sandboarding is a new extreme sport to |
| Sure, you can go mountain biking just about | | | | hit South Africa, and is simply snowboarding, but |
| anywhere, but the outstanding scenery and varied | | | | with sand instead of snow! Indeed, the boards |
| terrain of South Africa means that there are | | | | used are modified snowboards, meaning that if |
| options for experienced bikers wanting a challenge | | | | you've previously done that extreme sport, South |
| and inexperienced types still getting to grips with | | | | Africa's answer will be second nature! If you are |
| gears! If you fall into the former camp, my | | | | completely new to it, though the country has a |
| personal recommendation is to head up to the | | | | number of places you can learn, and in no time |
| Tokai Forest Arboretum. The impressive variety | | | | you'll be hopping, jumping and falling like a pro! The |
| of tree species and outstanding views make this | | | | thrills sandboarders can find on the higher dunes |
| one a brilliant trip - an intense ride right at the | | | | are simply second to none - you can't beat this |
| heart of South African nature. Of course, you're | | | | extreme sport in South Africa for incomparable |
| not limited to set routes, and mountain biking is | | | | adrenalin bursts... |
| also a great way of getting from your South | | | | 1. Tandem Paragliding - The Best Views in South |
| African hotel to some of the breathtaking sights | | | | Africa |
| the country has to offer. | | | | But for the camaraderie, outstanding views and |
| 4. World Famous Bungee Jumping | | | | unforgettable experience, tandem paragliding is |
| The idea of bungee jumping will send many fleeing | | | | my recommended sport in South Africa. It's seen |
| to their South African hotel I'm sure, but it's | | | | tremendous growth in the country since the late |
| bound to appeal to some, and the country is | | | | 80s, and now has more than 1200 flying sites and |
| home to the world's highest commercial bungee | | | | 900 registered pilots throughout the country! With |
| jump in the world. Bloukrans Bridge is a massive | | | | two harnesses and a large glider, tandem |
| 216 metres, meaning only the serious thrill | | | | paragliding is perfect for those who want to share |
| seekers need apply! Those that like the sound | | | | the wonders of the South African skyline with |
| taking in this extreme sport in South Africa, but | | | | others. With views you'll never forget and an |
| don't want to head straight to the deep end | | | | unmatched sensation of the wind in your hair, |
| should consider Gouritz River Bridge or Kings Kloof | | | | tandem paragliding is something every sporty |
| Bridge as beginner's points. | | | | type should try on a luxury holiday in South |
| 3. Sensational Surfing | | | | Africa. |
| The sunny weather and ideal conditions make | | | | So if you were short of inspiration before, you |
| surfing one of the more popular sports in South | | | | should have plenty of ideas of activities for your |
| Africa. Those who have never done it before can | | | | luxury holiday in South Africa now! Start counting |
| easily find local lessons to change them from | | | | the days and consider which activity you want to |
| complete beginners to surfing experts in a matter | | | | tackle first... |
| of days, and the dream environment means that | | | | |