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The 13 Best South Africa Adrenaline Activities

13 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The 13 best south africa adrenaline activities you can book here, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk - From the bank to the arch by zipline
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Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump! - The Zipline Ride to the Jump Platform
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Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump!

2.Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $97

Review of Bloukrans Bungy in South Africa, covering the 216-meter jump, safety, price, timing, equipment, and who should book.

“Dangerous…on the wallet. My partner just came to watch and ended up jumping because the team there just make it so much fun and everything is very safe. She apparently is scared of heights. Exceptional day. Great experience. This is what every tourism company should be like. Thank you!!!”

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Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa - Getting equipped at Base Camp 1
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Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa

3.Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · from $60

Review of The Crags canyoning trip, with waterfall rappelling, cliff jumps, ziplining, gear, safety tips, price, and practical advice.

“Such a great experience from the beginning on. We felt safe every step of the way through a breathtaking scenery. Our guides Darren and Puna were so friendly, funny and supporting that we would follow them into any adventure! Great job!!!!”

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Plettenberg Bay: Canyoning Trip - Base camp: getting suited up for the river
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Plettenberg Bay: Canyoning Trip

4.Plettenberg Bay: Canyoning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 353 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $52

Abseil, swim, cliff jump, and zip-line through a pristine Plettenberg Bay canyon on this thrilling, family-friendly adventure.

“Best experience ever. So much adrenaline and fun times. Tebzzzz & Julian were amazing guides. The vibes were 10/10 & safety was always a priority. Do not miss out on this experience!”

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Short Canyoning Trip in The Crags - Wetsuits, helmets, and the first safety briefing
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Short Canyoning Trip in The Crags

5.Short Canyoning Trip in The Crags

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $48

Review of The Crags canyoning trip near Plettenberg Bay, with waterfall abseiling, river swims, cliff jumps, gear, price, and practical tips.

“It was an unforgettable experience with magical views and adrenaline pumping jumps. Tebzzzz and Puna made us feel safe and made the experience super exciting and fun.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Abseiling Experience - The safety briefing and equipment
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Abseiling Experience

1-Hour Experience Table Mountain Abseiling - The safety briefing and equipment setup
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1-Hour Experience Table Mountain Abseiling

7.1-Hour Experience Table Mountain Abseiling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $63

Rappel 112 meters from Table Mountain with sweeping Cape Town views, qualified guides, included gear, and flexible morning or afternoon times.

“This was a huge buzz. You abseil down a sheer rock face from the top of Table Mountain for about 40-50m then hit the ‘surprise’ that is next level scary for the next 80m or so. What a great adventure and rush. The staff were great and quite professional. You must do this”

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3 Day Big 5 and Bungee Tour - Garden Route Small Group Tour from Cape Town - Day two: local food, primates, and Bloukrans Bridge
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3 Day Big 5 and Bungee Tour – Garden Route Small Group Tour from Cape Town

Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Zip Line and Giant Swing - The raft crossing starts the adventure
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Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Zip Line and Giant Swing

Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Superman Zipline - Starting at the Sundays River Valley
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Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Superman Zipline

10.Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Superman Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $29Best value

Fly Superman-style above Addo’s Sundays River Valley on a scenic zipline with automated braking, a raft crossing, and a 500m uphill walk.

“Jolie paysage et descente Sympat. Cependant pour se rendre à la golfette (moyennant un supplément) pour monter plus rapidement, le parcours notamment la portion des escaliers pourrait être sécurisée avec une corde.”

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Abseiling Table Mountain - Getting to the top of Table Mountain
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Abseiling Table Mountain

11.Abseiling Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $68

Review of Table Mountain abseiling in Cape Town, with cable-car costs, safety details, views, timing, fitness needs, and booking advice.

“Truly awesome experience. Since I recently Bungy jumped from the Blaukrans, I thought this would be much easier, but the adrenaline rush experienced during Abseiling is five times greater than Bungy. A must-do for all the adrenaline junkies Read more”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain Abseil and Hike - Meeting at the start of Platteklip Gorge
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Cape Town: Table Mountain Abseil and Hike

12.Cape Town: Table Mountain Abseil and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $118

Hike Table Mountain’s Platteklip Gorge, then abseil 112m above Camps Bay with expert guides, dramatic views, and a 3.5-hour challenge.

“Mthunzi was A star. The hike was brutal but he was understanding and patient. Mthunzi is very knowledgeable about the route so will make you feel safe. The hike can take long but it depends on you. And the abseil photoshoot was brilliant. If you're an earlier riser, and you want a fun challenge, this is for you!”

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