Cape Town offers so many adventure activities - do come and try at least a few!
The Mother City offers so many exciting experiences - it is impossible to list them all.
As the quote from Sir Francis Drake goes:
"This cape is the most wonderful thing, and the fairest cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth, and we passed by it on 18th July 1580"
So they sailed past in the middle of winter and still thought it was beautiful.
For some different experiences try some of the following:
Cape Sidecar Adventures - www.sidecars.co.za
Enjoy a full day or half day escape in these Military bikes, built in the 1950's and 1960's Decommissioned Peoples Liberation Army (Red China)
There are a number of routes - Chapman's Peak Drive is one of my favourite drives for the beauty of the surrounds around Hout Bay.
Robben Island:
For those seeking some historical significance, none better than a trip to Robben Island. The islands history dates back to the 1400's right through to the 1900's when democracy was pioneered through resilient ex-political prisoners. www.robben-island.org.za
Pre-booking is highly recommended, especially during the summer months.
For those looking for a special experience, you can book the guest house for a birthday party, baby shower, workshop or bridal event. The guest house sleeps 15
Special Tours and Events - Telephone 021 413 4225
E-mail:
privatetours@robben-island.org.za
Abseil:
For the more adventurous why not try an abseil experience?
If you are brave enough to step off Table Mountain at 1067 m above sea level, then this is for you!
112m down the side of a sheer cliff should get the pulse racing whilst you gaze in awe of the views below. Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles and the Atlantic Seaboard - all are spectacular.
www.capetownabseil.co.za
From the heavens to the depths of the ocean should be next on your list
Shark Cage Diving, Simonstown
This activity takes place from Simonstown, one of the most interesting suburbs of Cape Town.
Experience bronze whalers and sevengill sharks plus dolphins, whales or seals, depending on the season.
For the scuba divers, try the kelp forest experience or the Mako & Blue shark diving
www.sharkexplorers.com
Now that you have scared yourself silly and you still have a pocket of cash, try the luxury of a helicopter trip.
Helicopter Flights:
These trips are not cheap, in fact some of the Winelands trips are scarily expensive!
Trips range from R2000.00 pp for 12 minutes to R24,500.00 pp for some Winelands flights.
On offer are scenic flights averaging from 12 minutes to 50 minutes - a great way to view the many iconic Cape Town scenic splendours.
The Winelands flights are very special and there are a number of routes/wine estates on offer.
Ideal to celebrate a special occasion with the added thrill of a helicopter flight.
www.helicopterscapetown.co.za
E-Bike Tours:
For those who love E-Bikes there is something on offer as well;
The Peninsula Tour will take you into Cape Point - a must see when visiting Cape Town.
Or do the Winelands Tour where you will visit 2 wineries.
These tours are offered by African Eagle - a trusted Tour company
www.daytours.co.za
For those who prefer to be escourted, African Eagle offers a number of tours to various parts of the Cape Peninsula and further afield.
Jeep Tours:
For those who prefer a more exciting approach, Jeep Tours will be the answer for you.
Explore in a Jeep Wrangler from Winelands Experiences to the fun Adventure experiences in the dunes - just 40 minutes from Cape Town. Here you can enjoy dune jumping, sand boarding and great photo opportunities.
www.jeeptours.capetown
Hopefully, this is enough of a start to wet your appetite!
Please see our other blogs on Cape Town and South Africa.
We hope to see you soon!
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