Valentine’s Day adventures around SA Posted on 11 February 2020 Valentine’s Day can be celebrated in many ways but the best way to bond with your partner is through adventure. Here are some exciting ways to celebrate your relationship on the Day of Love. Western Cape: Water bike around Simon’s Town Water bike your way around Simon’s Town and explore the marine life that calls this coastal town home, like the famous penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach. You and your partner can spend the morning or afternoon gliding along the water, marvelling over the ships in the naval base and passing by some sleepy seals. With no experience needed, a day with Cape Town Water Bikes is truly a unique and fun-filled way to explore False Bay. View this post on Instagram Awesome summer ocean days with #capetownwaterbikes 💕🐧 join us on the marine ocean adventure in #simonstown #funinthesun #oceanactivity #bouldersbeach #penguins A post shared by Cape Town Water Bikes (@capetownwaterbikes) on Dec 15, 2019 at 5:39am PST Price R490 per person for one hour guided tour R590 per person for a two hour guided tour Contact Mobile: +27 83 777 1048 Email: [email protected] Address: Wharf Street, Simon’s Town. Paraglide off Lion’s Head For an unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience, take your partner and paraglide off one of the Mother City’s most iconic mountains. The Skywings Paragliding team has over 25 years of experience, ensuring you’ll be in safe hands. See Cape Town from above during sunset and soak up the surrounding beauty. View this post on Instagram Join us for Sunset 🌇 😎 Call/WhatsApp +27716050986 #southafrica #africa #capetown #capetownmag #capetownlife #tablemountain #signalhill #photooftheday #southafricaza #goprosouthafrica #paragliding #thingstodo #adventure #tourist #tourism #capetownguide #bucketlist #beautifulplaces #wonderlustcapetown #gopro #vacation #wanderlust #ilovecapetown #capetownguide #instagram_sa #meetsouthafrica #capetowninfo #holiday #capetownadventures A post shared by Skywings Paragliding (@flyskywings) on Aug 22, 2019 at 12:22am PDT Price Tandem paragliding R1,300 per person Tandem paragliding with photos R1,600 Contact +2771-605-0986 [email protected] Signal Hill, Cape Town, SA Picnic at Cape Point Vineyards If you want to take romance to the next level, then an intimate picnic at Cape Point Vineyards is a must. Perched on their manicured lawns, overlooking a beautiful dam and rolling views of Noordhoek and the ocean, the sunsets here are spectacular. The picnic baskets provided come with an array of delicious eats and if you have any dietary requirements, these can be pre-arranged upon booking. View this post on Instagram Make the most of these last #SummerSunsets join us for a dinner to remember on our deck A post shared by Cape Point Vineyards (@capepointvineyardsofficial) on Apr 2, 2019 at 1:15am PDT Price R200 per person Contact +27 (21) 789 0900 [email protected] Silvermine Rd, Noordhoek. 7979 Gauteng Bungee jump at Soweto Towers The Orlando Power Station is a decommissioned coal-fired power station that now houses thrill-seeking activities. Plunge 100 metres from a suspension bridge with a rubber cord around your feet at the Soweto Towers, a quintessentially unique South African experience. There are no bookings as this business works on a first come, first serve basis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by АКУЛОВИЧ АНДРЕЙ стоматолог (@drakulovich) on Dec 26, 2019 at 7:07am PST Price R630 per person Contact 071 674 4343 (Office hours 9:00 till 17:00) 064 681 8478 (Office hours Wednesday to Sunday) [email protected] Cnr Sheffield Road and Chris Hani, Orlando East, Soweto Tour the canopy of Magaliesberg Located an hour from Pretoria and an hour and a half from Joburg is where you’ll find Magaliesberg, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. You and your partner can escape the city and spend Valentine’s Weekend exploring the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve on a canopy tour of the area with Canopy Tours South Africa. The duration of the tour is usually 2 and a half hours. View this post on Instagram One of our core values is helping brave adventurers push their boundaries and reach new heights in a safe but exhilarating environment. Our guides love assisting guests to face – and overcome – their fears. C’mon… you CAN do it! We’ll be right beside you every ‘slide’ of the way 😁 (image courtesy: @chasinglightwithal) A post shared by Magaliesberg Canopy Tour (@magaliesbergcanopytour) on Oct 8, 2019 at 2:48am PDT Price R695 per person Contact +27 79 492 0467 [email protected] Hot-air balloon at the Cradle of Humankind Take to the sky overlooking the 53,000 hectare world heritage site that is the Cradle of Humankind. AirVentures offers a safari tour unlike any other. There’s no better way to explore the area than from the sky with the person you love by your side. The duration of the flight is approximately 3 hours. View this post on Instagram What an experience that was! A post shared by Agnieszka (@agnieszkatorres) on Jun 2, 2019 at 12:55am PDT Price From R 2,570 per person Contact +27 83 356 2435 [email protected] Eastern Cape Visit a national park Situated near Port Elizabeth is Addo Elephant National Park. You and your loved one can spend the day exploring this magnificent area, alongside some of South Africa’s most fascinating wildlife. Entrance to the park is R82 per person for South African citizens and is self-driving friendly. Whether you’re a keen birder or there to see the Big 5, a trip to Addo Elephant National Park is a spectacular way to spend Valentine’s Day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabrina 🎀 (@sabis_traveldiary) on Jan 12, 2020 at 5:21am PST Spend the night at Hogsback Hogsback is a village in the Amathole Mountains, with jaw-dropping views and an abundance of activities. Spending a night or two with your partner will help you both reconnect with nature and unwind after a long week. Whether you’re into chasing waterfalls, hiking or chilling out, Hogsback will be a wonderful weekend away. View this post on Instagram We are a huge fan of @roddythefox ‘s photos of Hogsback. He is a regular visitor to our little village and never misses an opportunity to capture the magic of our little piece of Amathole magic.. . . . . #Hogsback #hogsbacksa #visithogsback #amatholaescape #hogsbacktourism #hogsbackinfo #southafricantourism #tourism #tourismsa #easterncapetourism #hogsbacksouthafrica #hogsbackmagic #mountains #mountainescape #clouds A post shared by Hogsback (SA) (@visithogsback) on Jan 27, 2020 at 10:27pm PST For accommodation options, click here Visit a natural phenomenon Hole in the Wall in the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast will inspire the adventurist in you. The Hole in the Wall is an opening in the centre of a detached cliff that has occurred as a result of the sheer power of the ocean. The dramatic cliffs, stunning lagoon and jade-coloured grass make for an ideal spot to spend some one-on-one time with your Valentine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by South African Tourism (@meetsouthafrica) on Apr 17, 2019 at 9:40am PDT KwaZulu-Natal Book a turtle tour Bhanga Nek is a protected area and is home to the largest turtle population in South Africa. Turtles lay their eggs in the dunes between November and March and you can take a tour to see the magic happen. With the fragility of the ecosystem, the area is inaccessible unless with a professional guide. View this post on Instagram Relatively uncommon sighting of a female Loggerhead depositing her eggs during late afternoon. Normally they are nocturnal. Fantastic to share this with my twin brother Mark on the beaches of Maputaland, near Bhanga Nek. This research programme has been ongoing since the early 1960’s. Loggerheads and Leatherbacks arrive around mid October until end January to deposit their eggs on these pristine beaches. Part of the Isimangliso World Heritage site. #blessed #gratitude #brothers #onelife #onelove #turtles #oceanlover #gopro #maputaland #oceanconservation #twins #marinelife #marineturtles #loggerhead #wanderlust # A post shared by Andy Coetzee (@adventurer_andy) on Dec 17, 2019 at 10:28pm PST View this post on Instagram Hi there little ones 🐢 Had the most amazing experience, watching the hatchlings make their way to the ocean #turtletours #bhanganek #leatherbackturtle #commserve2019 A post shared by Minette van Ree (@vanreeminette) on Feb 1, 2019 at 9:25pm PST Price On request Contact For reservations at Bhanga Nek contact Jenny on 079 373 5461 or 082 857 3363. Dive in Sodwana Bay The diving at Sodwana Bay is some of the best in the world. With exquisite corals and diverse marine life, a day in the ocean is a brilliant way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Coral Divers offer a variety of dives from open water to advanced. In summer, the waters are famously warm, so there is no time like the present to take advantage of this tropical experience. View this post on Instagram Check out some past highlights of diving in Sodwana Bay. We’re looking forward to an awesome summer ahead😎 #divethedifference #sodwana #ocean #scuba #diving #learntodive #coral #reeflife #underwaterwonder #underwatervideography A post shared by Coral Divers (@coraldiverssa) on Nov 12, 2019 at 3:26am PST Price On request Contact Reservations: (+27) 33 345 6531 (Mon – Fri 8am to 4.30pm) Resort: (+27) 79 384 3679 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Visit South Africa’s largest fresh water lake From beaches to bird watching, game drives and guided walks, Isimangaliso Wetland Park has it all. This unique destination offers a multitude of activities that allow you to experience everything the park has to offer. Lake Sibaya is situated in the park and measures 77 km² with an average depth of 13 metres, making it the largest natural lake in South Africa. You can solo explore the area or with a guide, so keep you eyes peeled for zebra, nyala, reedbuck and impala. View this post on Instagram And then…. #sunset over #LakeSibaya #iSimangaliso #Wetland #Park #worldheritagesite. Our world is a #beautiful place…. #southafrica #africa #nature #lakes #heritage #safari #instagram #ig #ig_nature #travel #tourism #conservation #wedotourism #kwazulunatal #thonga #serenity A post shared by Isimangaliso Wetland Park (@isimangaliso) on Jun 9, 2019 at 8:39pm PDT Price No entrance fee Gate opening and closing times: 06h00 to 18h00 Contact 035 590 1633 / 1602 The Dredger Harbour, St Lucia Image: Instagram/ @agnieszkatorres Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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