Bucket list
Blouktsnd Bungy
Brace yourself for a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled 216 meter plunge off the legendary Bloukrans Bungy – an adventure that has made its mark in the world of legends.
Bloukrans Skywalk
If you’re in search of a unique thrill then the Bloukrans Skywalk tour is for you. This adventure combines breath-taking views with a dash of adrenaline giving you a front row seat to watch the bungy jumpers in action.
Stormsriver Mouth Hike
Cross the small beach and then follow a boardwalk as it meanders up and down through coastal forest, allowing views of the sea, coast and river mouth. The highlight is the 77m long suspension bridge crossing the Storms River Mouth, taking you to a pebble beach, before ascending steeply to a viewpoint over the coast – well worth the effort!
Hike the Leopard Trail
This is true wilderness hiking. A single-track path meanders through the inaccessible mountains of SA’s third largest wilderness area. The Leopard Trail was designed for hikers by hikers. The trail and and overnight sites were purposely created to inspire WOW, and to connect hikers to the magic of true wilderness.
Bats Cave Trail
This is a lovely walk to interesting sandstone rock formations carved by the sea and wind over the centuries. The walk will take 2 to 2.5 hours with most of it being along a recycled plastic boardwalk. You will pass the ‘world famous excavation site where the oldest human footprints known to man were found in 1964.’
Greatest Shoal on Earth – Sardine Run
Offshore Africa offer a boat based adventure for everyone, whether a diver or non-diver. All nature lovers, bird watchers, photography enthusiasts, dolphin and whale enthusiasts, snorkellers and scuba divers will thoroughly enjoy this incredible event of nature, which has been likened to the land based “Wildebeest migration of the Serengeti” and the marine equivalent of this has since been called “The Greatest Shoal on Earth”. Join us for an experience of a lifetime in the most beautiful and scenic place of Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, South Africa.
Naudes Nek Pass
Naude’s Nek Pass, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, connects Maclear to Rhodes. With its summit at 2,587 m above sea level, the pass is the second highest dirt road in South Africa. This pass is based on the route taken by the intrepid Naudé brothers in the 1890s
Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park, the third-largest national park, is not only home to the traditional Big Five, but the Big 7, which includes the Southern right whale and Great white shark in its marine environment. Situated a mere 30 minutes drive from the nearest large town and airport in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), the Park is perfectly situated to show off all its natural wonders with all who wish to visit – from the small flightless dung beetles to the hundreds of grey mammoths, the Park was formed to protect and so much more in between!
Valley of Desolation
Uniquely positioned in the heart of the karoo, Camdeboo National Park virtually surrounds the quaint town of Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape. Home to the world-renowned Valley of Desolation, this national scenic monument’s 120m high cliffs and the magnificent views it offers is a bucket list destination for anyone visiting or passing by the area!
Travel the Explorers Way
Explore the road less travelled beyond the garden route, without the crowds
Leisurely drives through nature, with stunning landscapes and wide-open spaces.
Beautiful natural African bush and indigenous flora. An interesting variety of safari experiences. Pockets of fascinating South African history. River cruises, beach walks, hiking, bird watching, and beautiful gardens to visit.
Explore the Wild Coast’s Umzila Ka Bawo Heritage Route on Google Earth
Slack packing or planning an adventure holiday along the Wild Coast has never been easier safer or more convenient. Meet up at any of the accommodation providers along the route. From there you can hike, mountain bike or even paddle to your end point. All you need carry is a daypack with your lunch – which is provided by the homestay! Choose where you want to start, explore the Wild Coast from homestay to homestay and we will shuttle you back to your starting point. All meals are provided.
Cheetah Tracking in Mountain Zebra National Park
Game viewing as never before! An opportunity to track the elusive Mountain Zebra National Park cheetahs on foot. Drive out with your guide to search for them. When the signal from a collared cheetah is found, you will have the opportunity to get closer on foot. An unforgettable experience that will bring you up closer to nature than ever before.
Ganora Guest Farm Excursions
Situated in the heart of the Karoo Heartland region of the Eastern Cape you will find Ganora Guest Farm where a range of guided excursions and tours are on offer such as fossil tours, medicinal plant tours, rock art tours, hiking and biking trails and more. Accommodation ranges from camping to luxury farm stay accommodation.
Magwa Falls
The Magwa Waterfall lies in the middle of the 1800 hectare Magwa tea plantation, South Africa’s last remaining tea estate just outside Lusikisiki. The Magwa waterfall is one of few waterfalls on the rugged Wild Coast that is accessible. The curtain of water falls a startling 144 metres and drops into a narrow canyon formed by seismic movement.
SkyDive Jeffreys Bay
Enjoy the scenic 20-minute plane ride over Jeffreys Bay, followed by the rush and excitement from jumping out of an aircraft over Jeffreys Bay from 11 000ft then 40 seconds freefall at 200kph and a 5 minute parachute ride. The experienced instructors have a minimum of 1500 skydives and will ease you into it.
Explore the Wild Side of Mdantsane
Explore the wild side of Mdantsane with Uncuthu Tours. This unique Mdantsane township experience showcases the historical significance of South Africa’s second largest township and introduces you to the surrounding natural environment. The tour includes a kayaking and mountain biking experience.
The Gate Trail
The trip is a three-hour outing by boat and on foot and will take you about 1,5km up the Qolora River from the river mouth through a gorge and to a waterfall with a deep pool. Here a tempting high jump awaits the brave of heart. You will be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend a morning or afternoon on this little patch of paradise at Qolora Mouth.
Observatory Museum - Camera Obscura
The Observatory is a unique multi-storeyed 19th century Victorian shop and home which is now a museum. The owner-designer of the Observatory was a watchmaker and jeweller, Henry Carter Galpin, who lived in Grahamstown from 1850 until his death in 1886. A successful businessman with seven sons, he still found time to pursue his interests of astronomy, optics, natural history, music and practical mechanics – all of which are reflected in the house he designed.
Jeffreys Bay Horse-riding
Enjoy an adventurous horse-riding experience where experienced guides escort riders twice daily along a 13km circular route in the vicinity of Jeffreys Bay. The trail takes about 2 hours to complete, leading through beautiful fynbos, coastal vegetation and returning along a 6 km stretch of deserted beach.
Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo (Karoo Heartland)
Blistering horizons of blue mountains, semi-desert and timeless sunsets, don’t exactly conjure up images of water and quality fly fishing. Cast yourself into a Karoo time warp, fly fish in pools that dinosaur-like reptiles scoured out in river-beds hundreds of years ago or stand below a 90m waterfall in a national heritage site under the shade of yellowwood trees, fly fishing for trout as the mist of the waterfall soothes your soul. With an expert fishing guide your experience will surpass expectations.
