Unusual Animal Experiences in South Africa

Most people going to South Africa plan to take aWildlife Ranch you can do just that. A cage
Big Five safari at some point during their stay andsubmerges you into the water allowing you to get
they definitely should. The experience isclose to 4m long Nile crocodiles. These powerful
quintessentially African and the best opportunitysnappers have a bite that's four times stronger
to spot endangered wildlife in their natural habitats.than that of a great white shark, so the metal
However, if you're looking for a more uniquecage needs to be even stronger than those used
opportunity to get up close and personal to somefor shark diving.
of South Africa's indigenous wildlife why not alsoWalk a Cheetah
consider taking one of these fun options? It'llEveryone knows that cheetahs are the fastest
certainly give you something to boast aboutmoving land animals in the world, so let's hope
around the dinner table:that when you're walking a cheetah he doesn't
Ride an Ostrichspot a tasty gazelle lurking in the bushes and
Ostrich feathers were once high-fashion amongescape your clutches. The Wildlife Awareness
certain ladies of nobility and the so-called featherCentre on the scenic Garden Route not only lets
boom resulted in decadent palaces being built onyou get up close and personal to a variety of
the grounds where ostriches roamed. Visiting anSouth Africa's big cats; it also lets you walk them.
ostrich farm is a fascinating way to learn moreCheetah, leopard and smaller cats, such as serval,
about how South Africa's rich lived, but also givesall have a home in this reserve and guests are
you a rare opportunity to purchase ostrichtaken on a tour, where they are able to get so
feathers and ostrich leather goods. Ostrich leatherclose to these felines that they can hear them
is still fashionable nowadays and used to createpurr.
the much lusted after Hermes Birkin handbags.Great White Shark Diving
Although we're pretty certain that this shopIf there's one animal that you don't want to get
doesn't stock Hermes you may be able to pickclose to in South Africa it's the great white shark.
yourself up a nice replica. Whilst shopping drawsSurprisingly though, quite a few people do! Shark
the crowds, being able to ride an ostrich arounddiving has really taken off in South Africa and
the estate provides one of the most memorablemany people come to the country with the
experiences. These birds move fast and canintention of getting up close to Jaws and his
reach speeds of up to 60km/h so make sure yourazor-sharp teeth. Although you're submerged in a
hold on tight!cave, the shark appears so close that you could
Dive with Crocodilestouch him - not that you'd want to though! This is
Shark-diving is so last year. This year is all aboutdefinitely an experience that all adrenaline junkies
diving with crocodiles and in South Africa's Cangoshould try on their South Africa holidays.