As you know, the entire month of September is deemed as Tourism Month in South Africa. Now when we think about taking a tour, we are most excited about what we are going to do when we get to our destination. What recreational and entertainment activities are available to us?
Tourism Month is celebrated in South Africa to highlight the diverse tourism offerings and the sector’s significant contribution to the local economy. You might be scratching your head wondering what you will do when you are on tour. The truth is all nine South African provinces have something for someone. They offer a wide range of recreational activities and entertainment. These range from deep sea diving as well as shark cave diving to mountain climbing and abseiling, elephant-back safaris, fishing, surfing, hang gliding, hot-air ballooning, whale watching, and so much more.
What you choose to do, all depends on the kind of person you are and what floats your boat really. There is something for everyone. Clubbing, fine dining, sporting events, you name it. South African recreational and entertainment activities do not only cater to the adrenaline junkies that enjoy the outdoors, but they also take care of the laid back that enjoy being indoors. In this regard, age is really just a number.
Sights to see around South Africa
Depending on your fitness level, you will definitely find an adventure that adds a lot of fun across any province you decide to vacation in, in South Africa. If you are a thrill seeker, you can go for hair-raising stunts such as bungee jumping, sky diving or diving with white sharks. If you are however less energetic you can simply go for activities such as bird-watching snorkelling, and hot air ballooning (that’s if you are not afraid of heights).
Here is a list of recreational and entertainment activities you can do when you are on tour in South Africa.
Sights to see | Gauteng
Sights to see | KwaZulu Natal
- Sani Pass
- &BEYOND Phinda Private Game Reserve
- uShaka Marine World
- Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park
- Crocworld
Sights to see | Limpopo
- Splash Polokwane
- Olifants West Nature Reserve Gate
- Tzaneen Dam Wall
- Dries Visser Safaris
- Adventures with Elephants
Sights to see | Free State
- Golden Gate Highlands National Park
- Free State National Botanical Garden
- War Museum of the Boer Republics Bloemfontein
- Skydive Parys
- Clarens Golf & Leisure Estate
Sights to see | Eastern Cape
- ZIPLINE @ Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure
- The Owl House
- Dolphin Beach Entertainment – JBay Water Park
- Hemingways Casino
- AutoPavilion
Sights to see | Western Cape
- The Neighbourgoods Market
- Robben Island
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- V&A Waterfront
- Two Oceans Aquarium
Sights to see | Northern Cape
- Augrabies Falls National Park
- The Big Hole
- Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate
- Southern African Large Telescope
- Riemvasmaak Hot Springs
Sights to see | Mpumalanga
- God’s Window
- Kruger Park Lodge
- Mac Mac Falls
- Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
- Bourke’s Luck Potholes
Sights to see | North West
- Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort
- Sun City Resort
- Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort
- Upside Down House
- Incendo Distillery
You have just been plugged with some of the greatest places to visit across South Africa. “I’m not sure what I am going to do when I get there” is not an excuse anymore. You have a variety of fun recreational activities to choose from. Entertainment is not a problem, and we have just proved to you that there is a place for everyone.
Let us all travel domestically and boost our economy. We will have ourselves to thank in the long run!
The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.
Gilbert K. Chesterton