SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 western cape tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge with zipline access, pendulum bungee, 216m SkyWalk, and a jump certificate on South Africa’s Garden Route.
“I was terrified once I got tonthe lesge. They were great. Once I jumped it was just amazing. The entire experience was great.”
Meet ostriches at Highgate Ostrich Show Farm: hand-feeding, egg and feather crafts, a derby viewing, plus time at the gift shop.
“Wonderful experience! Samantha was wonderful guide! She made sure we know everything about ostriches and the farm’s history!”
Touw River boat cruise in Wilderness National Park: 90 minutes, ponchos, kingfishers and otters, plus scenery for photos.
“Saw several kingfisher birds and loads of other species Chilled ride on the boat and saw some dear on the way back”
Self-drive Marine Big Five safari from Gansbaai on the Dream Catcher boat, with a marine biologist, warm meal, and penguin sanctuary.
“A great way to experience marine life in South Africa while supporting conservation and research efforts. The area is beautiful from the boat. Come during whale season if you can. If not you may still see the Bryde’s Whale. Be sure to visit the South African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary. These birds are threatened with…”
Shark cage encounters in Gansbaai with bronze whalers and cape fur seals, plus warm food, showers, and included video.
“It is a wonderfull experience. I highly recommend it. We only saw one shark but was enough to say it is worthy. The crew is so patience and was working si hard to ensure we see sharks (mother nature is unoredictable). The staff at the office was so friendly and helpful. Serving hot soup and…”
Cape Town pickup for a Gansbaai great white shark cage encounter in Shark Alley, with breakfast, wetsuit gear, snacks, and a DVD.
“We had a great day picked us up smack on time for 20 in the morning picked a few other people up then straight to shop driving so loads of sharks very knowledgeable man on the sharks absolutely great today would do it again would recommend”
Small-group day from Oudtshoorn: Cango Caves, Swartberg Pass, Prince Albert, Meiringspoort Canyon and waterfall swim options.
“We had an absolutely wonderful time with Roeland AKA Jabu. Roeland really takes his time to ensure that you have the best possible experience. His very knowledgable about the area and shares interesting tidbits of information throughout tRead more”
Shark cage encounter from Cape Town: early pickup, meals and wetsuit gear, safety briefing, and cage-time at Shark Alley.
“This was an amazing experience, organisation was really good from start to finish. We didnt see the great whites but we were fortunate and swan with a lot of copper sharks, i would 100% recomend anyone to do this trip. Communication with Read more”
45-minute guided quad biking in Wilderness (Garden Route). WildX Adventures includes quad, helmet, and safety briefing for all levels.
“Great riding area and terrain in the bush area. Some relaxed and some technical riding. Would do this again when back at Wilderness”
Go from Kleinbaai breakfast to Shark Alley by catamaran, with gear, meals, and a choice of cage time or boat viewing.
“The visit was really good. People from the office, boot are professionals. The explane everything well before you go and during the trip. Safety was good!”
