If you have never sky dived before you should definitely consider taking it up as it is a wonderful sport that makes many people very happy. By joining a sky diving club you will not only be gaining a new sport, you will also be giving yourself the opportunity to make some new friends.   What is sky diving? Sky diving is where an individual goes up in a plane to a great height and then jumps out with a parachute attached to their harness. They will then free fall for a period before pulling a cord, opening the parachute and gliding slowly down to the ground. Usually, when someone starts sky diving, they will do a theory course that will take a few hours. This will enable them to fully understand what to do in any situation and how to react if there is any danger. Usually, the first… Read More

Skydiving prices in South Africa vary according to if you are a beginner or experienced skydiver. Specials on the cost of skydiving are often available at clubs around the country. Therefore it's a good idea to keep your eyes open for discount costs. Popular spots to go skydiving in South Africa Johannesburg Rustenburg Pilanesberg Pretoria Secunda Port Elizabeth Durban Mossell Bay Cape Town Bloemfontein If you are interested in trying out one of the world’s most exciting extreme sports. However you are worried about the cost, find out and compare skydiving prices in South Africa. Skydiving is an amazing adrenaline-inducing sport that requires courage and a lot of faith. There are several different companies who offer tandem sky diving to individuals who want to experience this crazy free fall and flight. Obviously skydiving is not a cheap activity. Therefore you will pay more for the skydive than you would have… Read More

If you are interested in an extreme sport that requires intelligence, stamina, skill, bravery and strength, you should try indoor and outdoor rock climbing in South Africa. South Africa is a country of adventure. There are many extreme sports enthusiasts who enjoy a large range of adrenaline pumping sports indoors, underwater, atop mountains and on along raging rivers. If you are looking to find a sport that you can work on perfecting, find a career in, travel the world doing or just enjoy on the weekends then rock climbing is for you. Luckily for South Africans, there are many different places throughout the country with exciting rock climbing areas. You can climb indoor mountain faces as many gyms and explore the art of rock climbing under the blazing African sun outdoors.   What are the benefits of rock climbing? According to many rock climbing experts, there are three main benefits… Read More

Extreme sport is a term used for action or adventure sport or activities where there is a perceived or real element of danger. There is usually an element of speed, height or something similar that gets the adrenaline of the individual performing the sport pumping. Many extreme sports cannot be done be amateurs without experience and training. Often, activities can be done by beginners as long as they are accompanied by professionals on the ride. It is possible to train to become a professional at many of the available extreme sports in the country and often there are even certificates or qualifications that can be achieved by enthusiasts. You can become a trainer or work in a business that offers these extreme experiences to others.   Different extreme sports for adrenaline junkies in South Africa There are many, many different types of extreme sports that are available throughout the country.… Read More

The feeling of flying through the air has got to be one of the most exciting and exhilarating experiences possible, and paragliding off Lion’s Head, Cape Town is one way you can fly.   What is paragliding? Paragliding is an extreme sport where one or two individuals, strapped into a harness that is attached to a glider, run off a high point and are carried along by wind down to a safe landing spot.   How can you experience this sport? There are many paragliding companies who offer both tandem paragliding and solitary paragliding. Tandem paragliding With tandem paragliding, a trained professional will paraglide with you under the same harness. The glider is generally oversized and there are two harnesses. Tandem paragliding is great for beginners who do not have the time or the inclination to do two days or more worth of theory and study before enjoying the paragliding… Read More

If you are an adventurous soul with a taste for the wild life, you should try one of the Cape Town parachute jumps to experience an adrenaline rush like no other, and a jump through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. There are many different types of extreme sports that will get your blood moving through your veins. Some of these sports include paragliding, bungee jumping, zip lining, kite surfing and cage diving. Any one of these sports will test your strength, courage, willpower and endurance and most of them can be dangerous and you will need some level of training before attempting them. However, parachute jumping is one of the most terrifying and exhilarating because you will have no rope or cord attaching you to safety. Once you jump, all you will have to rely on is your parachute and yourself. Once you have the proper… Read More

If you are looking for the ultimate adventure, the experience that you will remember forever, a rush beyond imagination, a skydive in Mossel Bay might be for you. Extreme sports and experiences are popular all over the world with many people. There is a long list of different experiences or hobbies that will make your adrenaline rush through your veins until you feel more alive than you ever have before. Some of these experiences include: Kite surfing Bungee jumping Zip lining Gorge swinging Cliff jumping Paragliding Cage diving with sharks Sky diving There are other, slightly less frightening things that will still give you that rush. They include: Abseiling Rock climbing Water skiing There are, of course, many other sports and experiences which fit into the above two categories.   Why sky diving? Sky diving is without a doubt one of the most terrifying and exciting experiences you can have.… Read More

The top 5 wild and extreme sports are not just out there for the dare devils and professionals – with the increasing number of companies offering extreme adventures to the public, everyone can have the chance to get the adrenalin pumping.   Bungee Jumping South Africa is home to the highest bungee jump in the world at the Bloukrans Bridge in the Eastern Cape.  If you are brave enough to plunge over 200m with only a cord tied to your feet, the Bloukrans is definitely high on the bucket list. But don’t worry; there are plenty of tamer options out there at a number of bungee jumping locations around South Africa. Bungee jumping involves jumping off a high point (such as bridge) with your feet secured with a bouncy bungee cord. Another option is to do a bridge or gorge swing, which is similar to a bungee jump but allows… Read More

Abseiling is a great way to get close and personal with the beautiful landscapes South Africa has to offer, giving you a truly unique perspective and experience. The thrills of abseiling also allow you to indulge your inner adrenalin-junkie in a relatively safe and controlled environment. What is abseiling? Abseiling was developed as a way for mountain climbers to descend very step or vertical cliffs using harnesses, specialized ropes and other safety equipment. Absailing is now a popular sport around the world which involves being strapped in a harness and going down a steep cliff by controlled release of a rope that is attached to a secured point on top of the cliff. You can also abseil down dam walls, the walls of high rise buildings, or any other vertical surface. South Africa claims to have the highest commercial abseil, allowing those who dare to scale 112m down the cliffs… Read More

At a number of South African bungee jumping locations, you can take a plunge into some beautiful scenery… if you can keep your eyes open long enough to see it! Bungee jumping is when a person attaches a special cord to his or her ankles before throwing themselves into thin air (often off the edge of a bridge. Before they hit the ground, a stretchy bungee cord bounces them back upwards. Bungee jumping began as a way for boys to enter manhood through this tribal ritual. Instead of bungee cords, they attached vines (tied to two bamboo towers) to their ankles. The divers were dared to jump as high as possible, stopping as close to the ground as they can to prove their bravery and manhood. Thankfully, bungee jumping equipment has become a lot more specialized and safe. South Africa can boast the highest of worldwide bungee jumping locations. The… Read More