![]() ![]() You may have walked the paths of Table Mountain many times, but have you ever done it on a freewheeler? The spectacular scenery is all the more invigorating during an off-road adventure, especially when you get to feel a rush of adrenaline as you whizz down slopes. ![]() Where to find it Pitstop Lodge/Grille Shack, Clarence Drive (R44), Gordon’s Bay You can purchase snacks and drinks for the outing at the meeting point. Good to know Minimum age is 10 years old average fitness is required. Just bring your swimsuit, tough shoes, a hat and a good dose of courage. Run by qualified guides, this outing is suited to novice and seasoned adrenaline junkies alike. It all takes place in the Steenbras River Gorge, part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve renowned for its rich fynbos and craggy mountains. The name says it all! This full-day nature excursion starts with breakfast and ends with cold beers, but in between you’ll be ticking off your adventure wishlist: jumping off cliffs (from three to 22 metres high) into crystal-clear rock pools, abseiling down the spectacular 65-metre Thunder Falls, not to mention hiking amid gorgeous scenery with incredible sea views. Where to find it Parking area at the end of Signal Hill Drive, Cape Town Times Daily, 7.40am – 5.40pm (hourly jumps) Parapax also goes to other great flying spots, such as Hermanus and Porterville. Good to know After your flight, you’ll be driven back to where you started. Flights last between five and 30 minutes, depending on the wind in perfect weather conditions, your pilot will show you how to steer so you can fly the paraglider yourself! Once in the air, all you have to do is sit back and relax as you get a seagull’s view of the city, gliding at around 40km/h, to your final destination on the Sea Point Promenade. No knowledge or experience of paragliding is necessary – your instructor will run through the guidelines and clip you in securely, and you’ll be attached to an expert pilot. Where to find it Hottentots-Holland Nature Reserve, R321, ElginĮxperience Cape Town’s magnificence from up high – and get your adrenaline pumping – on one of these tandem adventures. Tandem rides are available for little children and the faint of heart. At one point, you’ll also walk across a suspension bridge that spans a majestic double waterfall. There are 11 slides in total – the longest is 320 metres. It all kicks off with a 4×4 ride high into the mountains, where guests are attached to cables that run from platform to platform, and supervised by professional guides. Based in the Hottentots-Holland Nature Reserve, the Cape Canopy tour has opened up previously inaccessible parts of this craggy wilderness. ![]() Soar Tarzan-style through an aerial playground of fynbos, forests, majestic gorges and thundering waterfalls on this zipline adventure. Where to find it East Pier Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Helicopter flights can also be combined with a boat cruise or other activities. Weight limits vary between 120 and 140kg, depending on the helicopter used. Good to know Flights can be shared or booked exclusively. Trips to the Winelands are available, too (Constantia, Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and further afield), or somewhere else special to enjoy a picnic, meal, golf or safari outing. Cape Town Helicopter’s scenic flights vary in distance, taking you over the city and harbour, along the Atlantic Seaboard, over Robben Island or all the way to Cape Point and False Bay. From here, you’ll get a drone’s-eye view of white-sand beaches, coves and the ever-changing blues and greens of the ocean. To truly appreciate the grandeur of Cape Town’s mountain-strewn, fynbos-covered peninsula, you’ll need to get high – way up high, cruising at an altitude of around 2 500 feet in a helicopter. What are your favourite things to do in the Cape? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.Ĭultural experiences Adrenaline activities in Cape Town Take a helicopter flip Whether it’s exhilarating outdoor adventures, delicious foodie experiences or a burst of creativity you’re after, these are the things you must do in Cape Town (especially if you’re a local)! With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of things to do that showcase different aspects of our magnificent city. And the fact that it’s considered one of the top culinary destinations in the world only enhances its appeal. Cape Town is appreciated and admired not only for its natural beauty, but also for its rich heritage and cultural diversity. Way, way back, Sir Francis Drake described this part of the world as “the fairest Cape in all the circumference of the world” – a description that still holds true today. Who needs virtual reality and cyberspace when you can do these fun and immersive activities for real! ![]()
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