African Dream Holidays - Travel Adventures

African Dream Holidays - Adventure Activities

South Africa has extraordinarily varied land, offering almost unlimited opportunities for adventure activities of all sorts. You will be spoilt for choice when looking for activities and leisure pursuits. All nine of South Africa's provinces offer a wide range of activities from diving and shark cage diving to mountain climbing and abseiling, elephant-back safaris, fishing, hot-air ballooning and whale watching. Culinary hotels offer traditional South African hospitality as well as sumptuous culinary delights. Each hotel has been hand-picked for its high standard of personal service, relaxed atmosphere and simple elegance. Some of the best Golf & Spa hotels are to be found in South Africa. These golf resorts combine elegant golf courses with a range of luxury accommodation in some of the country's most beautiful locations.

Shark Cage Diving

Shark cage diving is the most exhilarating adventure you can have in
open water and there is no place better than Cape Town's Seal Island,
the hunting ground of the Great White Shark. False Bay is the only
location on earth where you can see the rarest of all phenomena: the
breaching of the Great White Shark. This is a sight not to be missed,
but from the safety of the boat of course. Shark cage diving presents
you with the awe-inspiring opportunity to view these magnificent sharks
patrolling the depths on the lookout for prey.

Elephant Back Safaris

Elephant back safaris in Africa are one of the newest and most
thrilling safari experiences in Africa.  These safaris not only make 
it possible to view wildlife from the back of an elephant, but perhaps 
more importantly, provide the unique opportunity to share a day in 
the life of the elephant. Whether it's game viewing from their backs, 
picnicking with them in the bush, grooming, feeding or swimming with 
them, or simply experiencing the pleasure of being close to such 
magnificent animals, the encounter is truly unforgettable.

Elephant back safaris are not strenuous and at can be enjoyed 
at a slow pace. Walks will allow the guests to observe the elephant's 
habits in their natural surroundings. Elephant Back Safaris can be 
experienced in the Eastern Cape, Pilanesburg, Kruger National Park
 and the Okavango Delta. So wherever you would like to travel to, 
you can still enjoy this once in a lifetime adventure.

Quad Biking - Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world mainly due to its impressive natural environment. Nestled between mountains and oceans at the southern tip of Africa, it is inspiration to some of the world's most unique and popular adventure activities. By far the most exciting thing on 4 wheels, Quad Biking is a rush like no other. There are many tracks, quad biking trails and specialised 4x4 courses to choose from throughout Cape Town.

White Water Rafting

White water rafting is one of the most enjoyable water sports for the adrenaline junkie. White water and river rafting can be done throughout South Africa and also along the Zambezi River. The Zambezi River is acclaimed as the wildest one-day whitewater run in the World. It is also recognized by rafting and kayaking enthusiasts as one of the top ten paddling rivers on the planet! The Orange River is the most well known river in South Africa and runs through the mountainous desert area known as the Richtersveld. Whilst for the most part, the river is still and scenic it is also known for its fun rapids. The Vaal River near Johannesburg has some fun but fairly tame rapids. It is a popular place for both family and corporate trips due to its location.

Horseback Safaris

Horseback safaris are a fantastic way to see the Big 5 and really be one with nature, no sounds of engines or vehicles. It's you and your horse facing a buffalo! Get to see rhinos up close and personal, photographing them from your saddle! The same horse will then carry you to see the hippos splashing in the dam or waterhole where you will see a whole host of other wild animals. Track a leopard? Canter alongside a herd of zebra? It's all possible. This is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Areas in which you can experience such an opportunity lie all over southern Africa. From the Kruger National Park to Cape Town. Botswana to Namibia, the choice is endless.

Helicopter Tours

Helicopter adventures over South Africa's spectacular Mpumalanga Lowveld, are undoubtedly the only way to embrace the beauty and capture the splendor of the country. Helicopter flights are exhilarating and swoop over deep and mysterious gorges, through lush valleys bursting with vegetation and colour. Fly above cascading waterfalls and take spectacular photographs. Some flights take trips to God's Window, which offers awesome panoramic views of the bushveld below and on to the fascinating and dramatic rock formations of the Blyde River Canyon. A bird's eye view of the amazing Three Rondavels will leave you breathless. A delicious picnic accompanied by South African Sparkling wine can be enjoyed on ground arrival with fantastic views over Mpumalanga.