7 Fun Things to Do in South Africa

If you’ve been dreaming about visiting South Africa, you’ve got the perfect destination on your bucket list. South Africa promises an enriching adventure from land to sea you can’t afford to miss. Hence we’ll be showing you 7 fun things to do in South Africa. Want to find out? Let’s dig in.

Here are seven fun destinations and activities you can explore in South Africa.

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Go on Safari at Kruger National Park

South Africa is home to Africa’s finest exotic species, think lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo, the complete Big 5 and other exotic bird species.

One of the ways to give yourself an exciting holiday is to book a trip to see the great Kruger while lodged at one of South Africa’s impressive resorts. Combining a stay at the resort with a safari in the wild will give you an unforgettable experience that leaves you wanting to stay longer than initially planned.

Depending on your budget, some resorts offer deck-level views of the South African wilderness where you can watch game in the distance and sleep under the stars. With dedicated staff on the ground to attend to your needs and delectable meals to tease your taste buds, you’ll definitely have enough fun to write back to us about when you book a trip to South Africa to see Kruger National Park.

Cage Diving with Great White Sharks

Thinking of doing something daring that will last a lifetime? Then visiting Gansbaai harbour, from where you take a boat ride to the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, is a must. The experience here packs a thrilling encounter in a safe cage with great white sharks right in their habitat. The experience involves diving in the murky waters of the Atlantic Ocean in a wetsuit and being dipped in a cage for about 5-10 minutes for a brief, life-changing encounter with the sharks.

Don’t worry, you’ll be absolutely safe and back to the safety of the deck within minutes, wrapped in warm towels and possibly sipping hot chocolate. But you’ll have locked in a core memory for a lifetime.

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Cable Car on Table Mountain

If you’re in SA, then you can’t afford to miss the exciting view of Africa right from the top of Table Mountain. A trip to Table Mountain in a cable car gives you a 360-degree view of Cape

Town with the Atlantic Ocean beaming on the west. Once on Table Mountain, you can take short hikes to see what it’s like around here.

Don’t miss the chance to see Chapman’s Peak Drive, where the road clings to the mountainside with a sheer drop to the ocean below.

Go Wine-Tasting in the Cape Winelands

Book a trip through SA’s rich wine estates and go to Stellenbosch, where the scenery opens up to mountains with endless rows of vines. At the Delaire Graff Estate, you’re welcome to a tasting experience guided by an expert.

You’re handed a glass of wine, with plates of Pinotage and biltong, and Shiraz paired with aged cheese. In Franschhoek, it’s a similar experience, you hop on a wine tram between estates, tasting as you go.

At Babylonstoren, you can walk through herb and vegetable gardens, enjoying nature in a calm, sensory-rich experience.

Golden Mile Beachfront

Visiting Durban’s Golden Mile Beachfront would make you fall in love with Africa’s beauty all over again. Explore the beautiful stretch of coastline on a bike, soaking in the details of the palm-lined beach. Everything feels surreal as you watch locals go about their day—selling, relaxing, and having fun. For a deeper experience, try Durban’s Bunny Chow: hollowed bread filled with spicy lamb curry.

That’s not all there is to see. A drive into Phezulu Safari Park and Zulu Cultural Village adds color to your trip. Right from the entrance, you’re greeted by a guide in Zulu traditional wear, who leads you into your lodge—traditional Zulu huts in beehive shapes, complete with sleeping mats, shields, and spears. After which your guide explains why each element is significant to Zulu culture. An enthralling welcome dance by Zulu dancers showing off traditional dance steps will be the highlight of your trip.

Chapman’s Peak Drive

One thing’s for sure, you don’t want to miss the chance to see one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Chapman’s Peak is a 9km route carved into the mountainside between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Every moment on the drive is breathtaking and picture-perfect, so get ready to take tons of pictures on your visit.

And guess what? That’s not all. Beyond the arches and curves of the road are other exciting perks such as whale sightings in the ocean below, the impressive sight of launching paragliders, and the surreal golden sunset. The experience is definitely worth every rand spent on booking the trip.

Cape of Good Hope

At least once in your lifetime you deserve to visit the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. They call it the edge of Africa. Although it isn’t actually Africa’s southernmost point (that’s Cape Agulhas, where two oceans actually meet), it does feel like the edge of the world.

This trip is a nice add-on when visiting Table Mountain National Park. Beyond the sightseeing, you can explore activities like visiting the Old Lighthouse for a panoramic view. You can even take a funicular for a 360-degree view of the landscape. Common sightings here include baboons, ostriches, elands, and sometimes breaching whales.

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Planning a trip to South Africa for the sheer joy of visiting these 7 destinations is definitely worth it. And the best part? There’s still so much more to explore there. Book an all-inclusive trip to South Africa with us at Vecta Travels, and give yourself the thrill of experiencing South Africa firsthand.