| Adventure tourism is a type of niche tourism | | | | Sandboarding is Cape Town's alternative to |
| involving exploration to areas, where the | | | | the Northern countries snow glazed mountains. |
| traveller should expect the unexpected. | | | | Sandboarding is not only for the hardened |
| Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in | | | | extremists among us, it is relatively easy to |
| popularity as tourists seek unusual holidays, | | | | learn which ensures that you'll be flying |
| different from the typical beach vacation. | | | | down the dunes in no time. A short drive from |
| | | | Cape Town takes you to some of the most |
| On the Mountain | | | | spectacular dune environments the cape has to |
| | | | offer. This addictive adrenaline sport is |
| Abseiling off Cape Town's magnificent Table | | | | taking the world by storm and Cape Town is |
| Mountain is one of the most exhilarating | | | | one of the best places to indulge your |
| experiences in the world. To begin"> your | | | | cravings. |
| mind-blowing adventure there is a choice of | | | | |
| hiking up the mountain on one of its many | | | | Off-road Quad Biking adventures are the |
| gorgeous routes or taking the 7 minute trip | | | | latest of Cape Town's extreme crazes. This is |
| on the revolving cable car, the panoramic | | | | by far the most exciting thing on 4 wheels. |
| views from the car are some of the best in | | | | The trails twist and wind through sand and |
| the world. Abseiling off the mountain entails | | | | bush, offering climbs, descents, technical |
| stepping off the top at 1000 meters above sea | | | | sections and flat out straights. Reaching |
| level, and repelling into pure oblivion, | | | | speeds of up to 80 km per hour, find out what |
| while surrounded by awesome views and the | | | | your machine's got, or take it easy and enjoy |
| wide stretch of the blue Atlantic down below. | | | | the awesome scenery. |
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| If plunging into thin air doesn't appeal to | | | | In the Sea |
| you why not mountain bike up this | | | | |
| magnificent natural wonder. Mountain Biking | | | | You don't get more extreme than coming face |
| day trips on Table Mountain have been | | | | to face with one of the worlds most feared |
| carefully designed to offer guests of all | | | | creatures. Great White Sharks are prolific in |
| experience levels a challenging, fun-filled | | | | the oceans around Cape Town. Dyer Island is |
| experience. There are two amazing mountain | | | | possibly the best place in the world to view |
| bike trails that will take you on a | | | | these magnificent predators. The island is a |
| magnificent tour of the mountain. The trails | | | | bird sanctuary and a breeding site for the |
| showcase some of the most breathtaking views | | | | Jackass penguin. Adjoining it is a second |
| of Table Bay, Robben Island, Lions Head and | | | | smaller rocky island called Geyser rock, |
| the city bowl. | | | | which supports a large seal population. |
| | | | Separating Geyser and Dyer is a channel aptly |
| In the Air | | | | named "Shark Alley", arguably THE prime spot |
| | | | in the world for encountering the Great White |
| Paragliding from one of Cape Town's many | | | | shark. Shark cage diving is an extremely |
| sites which include Lion's Head, Signal Hill, | | | | popular adventure activity - you leave on a |
| and Dassklip Pass, is a thrilling adventure. | | | | boat which will take you to shark alley, it |
| Paragliding is considered an extreme sport | | | | can then take up to an hour of chumming |
| but for those who have no experience, tandem | | | | before the first shark appears. Once the |
| Paragliding is the solution - with an | | | | sharks have settled down, the first group of |
| over-sized, specially designed tandem glider | | | | cagers prepare to enter their cage while the |
| and two harnesses, the sport now invites all | | | | rest retreat to the back of the boat or |
| who wish to explore the skies and soar the | | | | viewing platform to witness the spectacular |
| mountain tops, but don't want to learn to | | | | proceedings, eagerly awaiting their turn in |
| paraglide on their own. Being the passenger | | | | the cage. The bait line is slowly drawn |
| rather than the one in control you are | | | | towards the cage. As the bait line approaches |
| afforded the fantastic views of the | | | | so too does the Great White. The cage |
| mountains, ocean and earth below you. Once | | | | experience has been described by some as an |
| you have paraglided you will want to do it | | | | emotional, heart-stopping and truly thrilling |
| time and time again. | | | | experience. |
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| Tandem Skydiving is hailed as the ultimate | | | | Cape Town - An Extreme City |
| adrenaline sport! The views from the plane | | | | |
| on the 30minute trip up to 9000ft are | | | | Cape Town is and adventure tourist's |
| amazing. Once you hit the 9000ft mark you | | | | paradise. Home to an abundance of extreme |
| jump freefalling for the first 5000ft before | | | | activities it is a highly sought after travel |
| the parachute is opened. Not only is the jump | | | | destination for those who live for natural |
| itself an amazing adrenaline rush, it | | | | highs. The cosmopolitan city is also home to |
| combines with stunning aerial views of Cape | | | | a fantastic array of cultural, natural and |
| Town, Hout Bay and Cape Point on a 4-5 minute | | | | historical highlights. From the vibrant |
| parachute ride back to earth. | | | | restaurants and the African markets to the |
| | | | shark cage diving and paragliding; Cape Town |
| In the Sand | | | | offers something for every kind of tourist. |
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