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South Africa: An Anniversary in Adventure
A decade after Nelson Mandela freed his country from the shackles of Apartheid, South Africa has risen to become the definitive adventure-travel destination on the continent

Adventure Travel in South Africa
(photo by Ann Laing, courtesy South Africa Tourism)
At midnight on April 25, 1994, South Africa's new rainbow-hued national flag was hoisted across the country, signaling the end of Apartheid and the beginning of a new era in South Africa's already operatic history. In keeping with the liberating spirit personified in that flag, we’ve assembled an adventurer's dream list of active pursuits throughout South Africa, from walking alongside rhinos in Imfolozi National Park to surfing in Jeffrey's Bay to shark diving off Dyer Island.

Wilderness Trekking with the Big Five
Introducing Imfolozi National Park: KwaZulu-Natal's premier wildlife realm and Africa's oldest game reserve
Half the World, with None of the Misery
Just last year South African Airways (www.flysaa.com) began nonstop service from JFK to Johannesburg, making it much faster to get to South Africa. But anyone who's been stuck in cattle class knows the only respite from leg cramps and back spasms is a few drinks and lots of leg-stretching bathroom trips…till now: Outside presents their essential travel strategies for surviving airports and jet lag while staying focused on nutrition and wellness.

A Walk on the Wild Coast
Trekking hut to hut along South Africa's shore is just what the witch doctor ordered

Motherless at 1,066 Meters
Abseiling off Table Mountain, South Africa's ubiquitous landmark

Here Sharky, Sharky
In the seas off South Africa's Dyer Island, shark mania and risk adventure have combined with a vengeance

Sea Kayak in Cape Town’s Hout Bay
A paddle-perfect cove, a seal-crowded isle, and cold, cold water

Horseback Riding Along South Africa's Long Beach
Finding "the quiet within" along the Noordhoek Valley

Hike Africa’s Metaphorical Southernmost Point
Stomping along Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

Grape Town, South Africa
A tour through the vineyards of the Western Cape Province

The Whole Story
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