| Most people going to South Africa plan to take a | | | | Wildlife Ranch you can do just that. A cage |
| Big Five safari at some point during their stay and | | | | submerges you into the water allowing you to get |
| they definitely should. The experience is | | | | close to 4m long Nile crocodiles. These powerful |
| quintessentially African and the best opportunity | | | | snappers 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 unique | | | | cage needs to be even stronger than those used |
| opportunity to get up close and personal to some | | | | for shark diving. |
| of South Africa's indigenous wildlife why not also | | | | Walk a Cheetah |
| consider taking one of these fun options? It'll | | | | Everyone knows that cheetahs are the fastest |
| certainly give you something to boast about | | | | moving 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 Ostrich | | | | spot a tasty gazelle lurking in the bushes and |
| Ostrich feathers were once high-fashion among | | | | escape your clutches. The Wildlife Awareness |
| certain ladies of nobility and the so-called feather | | | | Centre on the scenic Garden Route not only lets |
| boom resulted in decadent palaces being built on | | | | you get up close and personal to a variety of |
| the grounds where ostriches roamed. Visiting an | | | | South Africa's big cats; it also lets you walk them. |
| ostrich farm is a fascinating way to learn more | | | | Cheetah, leopard and smaller cats, such as serval, |
| about how South Africa's rich lived, but also gives | | | | all have a home in this reserve and guests are |
| you a rare opportunity to purchase ostrich | | | | taken on a tour, where they are able to get so |
| feathers and ostrich leather goods. Ostrich leather | | | | close to these felines that they can hear them |
| is still fashionable nowadays and used to create | | | | purr. |
| the much lusted after Hermes Birkin handbags. | | | | Great White Shark Diving |
| Although we're pretty certain that this shop | | | | If there's one animal that you don't want to get |
| doesn't stock Hermes you may be able to pick | | | | close to in South Africa it's the great white shark. |
| yourself up a nice replica. Whilst shopping draws | | | | Surprisingly though, quite a few people do! Shark |
| the crowds, being able to ride an ostrich around | | | | diving has really taken off in South Africa and |
| the estate provides one of the most memorable | | | | many people come to the country with the |
| experiences. These birds move fast and can | | | | intention of getting up close to Jaws and his |
| reach speeds of up to 60km/h so make sure you | | | | razor-sharp teeth. Although you're submerged in a |
| hold on tight! | | | | cave, the shark appears so close that you could |
| Dive with Crocodiles | | | | touch him - not that you'd want to though! This is |
| Shark-diving is so last year. This year is all about | | | | definitely an experience that all adrenaline junkies |
| diving with crocodiles and in South Africa's Cango | | | | should try on their South Africa holidays. |