| Adventures available in Cape
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Deep Sea Diving/Fishing
As
Cape Town is flanked by both the Indian and the Atlantic oceans, there
is a thriving interest in marine sports. Some of the world's finest
big game fishing in the world is available here, in particular long
fin and yellow fin tuna, as well as broad billed swordfish. False Bay
is a famous breeding ground for Great White sharks and you can arrange
to go cage diving amongst these awesome creatures. Normal scuba diving
is also very popular all around the coastlines.
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Abseiling
Widely available throughout South Africa with Cape Town offering a 100m abseil on Table Mountain and an awesome hang from Chapman's Peak, South Africa's most famous and dramatic coastal drive.
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Fishing Fly-fishing ( freshwater and seawater ) ..... rock and surf angling ..... spear fishing ..... bottom fishing and deep-sea fishing - South Africa offers it all from rainbow trout to big game fish! The Cape of Storms is notorious for yielding quality big game fish such as Marlin and Tuna, and the Cape also offers excellent trout and bass fishing around inland rivers and dams.
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Hiking
With so many mountain
ranges surrounding the Cape, hiking is a popular pastime. There are
numerous trails that take several days as well as day walks up Table
Mountain. Before embarking on a trip up Table Mountain it is essential
that you contact the Mountain Club of South Africa - (021) 465-3412.
Without an experienced guide many people have lost their way, sometimes
with fatal consequences. Another well-known activity is "kloofing".
This is a combination of hiking and swimming along a river in a ravine
and is great fun. |
Surfing
Big Bay in Blouberg
is home to the Gunston 500 Surfing Competition and you will find surfers
at almost every beach along the coast. A local radio station even broadcasts
a daily "surf report" advising people where to find the best waves
each day. In addition to this popular sport, you will see many windsurfers
and kite-surfers. It is an awesome sight to see them launched into
the air as they jump the waves. Blouberg is especially popular for
power kites, whether on the sand or on the sea. |
Golf
There are many golf courses
and driving ranges in and around Cape Town and you will find that the
courses are both pristine and diverse. They are also highly affordable
by international standards. |
Horse Racing/Riding
Prominent
racing events such as the J&B Met and the Durban July are highlights
in the social calendar. In Cape Town there are two main tracks - Kenilworth
and Durbanville - where racing takes place every Wednesday and Saturday
afternoon. For social riding along the beach or elsewhere you can contact
The Riding Centre in Hout Bay - (021) 790-5286. |