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Adventure Sports 2010

2009-11-04T11:05:00.000+02:00

With the huge World Cup Soccer due in 218 days we must urge all thrill-seekers to book their adventure sports 2010 fast. There are just 31 week-ends until our gorgeous land fills to it’s brim with welcome visitors from various corners of the globe.

Plan your adventure sports in time to maximize your enjoyment of a tour of South Africa. It will be a busy time and you do not want to be caught drooling while you can only stand by and watch others enjoy the adventure sports you wish you had booked months back. We want to help so go to AdventureEscapades.co.za today and get your action plan set up.

There are plenty of choices from our collection of in excess of 940 listings. So pump up your level of excitement one click at a time, book your adventure sports 2010.

Water Sport Action

2009-10-29T11:24:00.000+02:00

We live in a country geared for awesome water sport action. From McDougall’s Bay to Rocktail Bay, South Africa has a 2800km long stunningly scenic coastline for water sport adventurers to splash in. Water baby heaven is a place on earth! The great climate we enjoy provides plenty of sun soaked days to pursue scuba-diving, fishing, sailing, spear-gun fishing, jet-skiing, kayaking, kite-boarding and surfing.

If the salty sea gets too much you can head inland for freshwater sports on a river, lake or dam. Dabble in some fly-fishing for delicious rainbow trout or chase rapids white-water river rafting. Waterskiing is popular, along with windsurfing and canoeing at most dams. Follow this with a boat cruise while you watch the sun sink behind a gorgeous African horizon and share big stories about your incredibly big catch.

For the more competitive, join a club or find a seasoned paddler and train-up for the famous Duzi Canoe Marathon challenge. There are numerous qualifying races to test your metal before the great 3 day race. Catch one of a number of multi-event challenges around the country, especially suitable if you have less time to commit to the serious training schedule required to build fitness for the Duzi Canoe Marathon. Visit Adventure Escapades to select your water sport action and book a healthy dose of adventure for the weekend.

Land Adventures

2009-10-22T11:23:00.000+02:00

Visiting South Africa or holidaying here, there is a wide variety of land adventures for all. We have 30 categories for you to select your play place from. With adventures for complete novices all the way through to the experienced fundis.

Whether you enjoy the outdoor beauty of this country at a gentle walk taking in birdlife and scenery or at a hectic breathless gallop, we’ll have what you are looking for. If we do not have exactly what you are looking for, we will do our absolute best to find it. With the biggest network of adventure listings in South Africa we are geared up for the task!

Archery, Big Swings, Canopy Tours, we have the ABC of adventure available to you at the click of your mouse. So ease back, gulp in some huge breaths and book yourself a taste of this smorgasbord of action treats before you nod off in front of the screen! This vast and beautifully contrasting landscape that is South Africa has land adventures for everyone.

Big African Sky Adventures

2009-10-15T09:48:00.000+02:00

We have one of the most satisfying climates for big African sky adventures in the world. In the Cape you’ll be blessed with dry blue sky summers and if your play place is in the air you can move up to KwaZulu-Natal where most of our mild winters come with blue sky days.

You may be up for the most exciting thrill of skydiving with local experts available to train you up for a thrilling solo jump. Extremely high on the excitement chart is flying in a fighter jet plane, these flights come in at between 40 minutes and an hour so you can almost squeeze one in a lunch break. What a way to boost your flagging energy levels for the afternoon.

If a more leisurely pace is what fits you best, try gliding in various forms or ballooning, the gentlemen’s choice with a champagne picnic on hand. Whatever your pleasure chasing these big African sky adventures will be totally rewarding in this gorgeous land of contrasts.

Adventure Seekers

2009-10-07T14:50:00.000+02:00

Adventure seekers know that adrenalin is that clever little stimulating hormone secreted by the adrenal glands to give you a feeling of euphoria. At Adventure Escapades we know that holidaymakers, tourists and frequent adventurers all want their action activities to be easily accessible whether is in or on the Water, on Land or up above in the Air . Mix these elements together and you will have a mutually satisfying alliance.

We hook the visitors to our site up with the activity provider of their choice in the area they want to chase their chosen pursuit. South Africa is a large country so especially for overseas tourists this site is a fabulous tool which will help them to get in touch with the most suitable venue for their thrill fulfilment without traipsing to each corner of our gorgeous country in a limited amount of time. We think each corner is worthy of exploration but we recommend that you take time to savour all the experiences on offer. Crashing through at a breakneck speed is not best, although for the severely jaded it could be an entrepreneur’s gap for a new weird and whacky listing.

To get back on track, we at Adventure Escapades are there for you if you get lost and cannot find your way in this mixed up world we can set you up with some fun to put the spunk back into your life. For spills and thrills we hope that if you have read this you will save this website as a favourite and share this key to adventure satisfaction with you fellow adventure seekers.

Wild Five Adventure

2009-10-04T20:01:00.000+02:00

Head to KwaZulu-Natal and to discover the Wild Five Adventure experience. Take the N2 south and twelve kilometres after Port Shepstone, head inland towards the Oribi Gorge Hotel. You will enjoy easy access to a healthy spread of action while being comfortably accommodated and entertained.

The Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve offers stunning vistas to restore body, mind, soul and those aching muscles when the action is over. You may delight in a picnic beside the river. Other treats in store will include sighting common reedbuck, bushbuck, oribi and duiker. Very fortunate visitors have also sighted leopard. Whilst eyeballing the trees for a large cat you will notice some of the 250 odd bird species in this area.

Abseiling, white water rafting, wild slide, wild swing, hiking trails and bike trails as well as a beach just 20 kilometres away are all available to satiate your appetite for the total Wild Five adventure.

Ramp Adventure

2009-09-29T20:43:00.000+02:00

It is happening in Melbourne, a huge ramp adventure! The Megaramp which exceeds the height of any 9 storey building will be assembled at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne over four days.

This is extreme ramp adventure. Revered by skate board and bmx enthusiasts worldwide. The first ramp event of this magnitude ever seen in the southern hemisphere. With an awesome line up of world class talent the inaugural spectacle will be mind blowing.

All 14 of the guys in the whole wide world known to be tough enough to handle this monster ramp will be there. On the 31st October 2009, Megarampage in Melbourne will be the biggest ramp adventure we have ever seen.

Scuba Adventure

2009-09-21T09:39:00.000+02:00

For many lucky adventurers we will have an extra day this week to enjoy a Scuba Adventure. If you have planned correctly you will have scored four happy holidays in a row. This also gives those land-locked South Africans more time to travel to your nearest beach and hook up with a dive instructor. Divine!

Dive Permits are essential so remember to get yours at a mere R75-00 for the whole year. This makes so much more cents than buying a temporary one at R45-00, which is valid for just one single month.

We live in such a superbly beautiful country with an awesome natural heritage including berg, beach and great hills, plains and midlands in between. So if the ocean is your remedy head along for a Scuba Adventure.

Affordable Adventure

2009-09-16T11:06:00.000+02:00

It is time for an affordable adventure guys! Book yourself some free time on Friday and head for Orlando Towers for a half-price Bungee Jump. This is giveaway fun at a bargain price.

You will be met by a guide, and take by the open-air lift to a stage just 3m from the very tip-most top of that tall tower. From there you step onto the floating stairway which is a bonus thrill on it’s own. Then onto the sky-bridge suspended about 100m above the ground. Superb views of Soweto will be yours from up high. You will be safely harnessed by experienced bungee technicians and then it is time for you to take the jump. Rapunzel’s fellow did it without all the safety regulations, rest assured if he made it you will too.

So click now to make your booking before all the slots are taken. If you thought the economic crunch had spoiled your fun, think again. You can enjoy this affordable adventure just R240-00, this Friday the 18th September 2009 only.

Extreme Adventure

2009-09-14T09:19:00.000+02:00

Orlando Towers has more to get your adrenalin pumping with a new extreme adventure activity. The 100m swing between two old Orlando Power Station towers has had adventure junkies clamoring for more.

Now more than you asked for is available. Construction is complete.You can count down to the newest bungee jump in Johannesburg. A world first as there is no other bungee jump between two cooling towers. The bridge offers super views of Soweto. It is easily accessible from Johannesburg central you take the M1, fork right to the N1 and take the M68 Soweto on your left into Old Potch Road. After 3 kilometres you can enter at the security boom.

Get your share of booming action at Orlando Towers with this extreme adventure.

Sand Adventure

2009-09-10T11:07:00.000+02:00

Sandboarding is an awesome adventure that will challenge your speed, balance and steering skills. This is so much fun and even without experience you can carve the dunes at pace.

Sun, surf, sand and the guts to go full throttle are required. You can take it easy by opting out before the end of your run. Average tracks are around 100m with the longest known in South Africa measuring 350m. It’s it like surfing just dry, great for anyone with a shark phobia and no waiting for a wave. The dunes are always up for action.

The thrill of sandboarding sessions can change the way you live your life. This is addictive action therapy you do not want to miss. Join our Face book group and share your sand adventure stories.

Adventure Advertising

2009-09-07T13:04:00.000+02:00

I received an e-mail recently from a fellow wanting us to do some advertising in a Western Province publication. I took the time to read through and see how it could work for Adventure Escapades and once again I was stunned by what they want to charge. This sort of experience is always somewhat thrilling as it confirms my faith in our own pricing and also reminds me that there aren’t many around who provide as much Boom per Buck over a massive area, as you will note on the Cluster Map.

A page on our site such as the Isle of Capri will cost only R297, 00 and it comes with all the conceivable add-ons you can think of.

Simply click through to the Isle of Capri and you would have see that our flagship offering is a full page spread, the main body comprises of three sections for copy content, with two photographs per section to support it. They also come with an enquiry form which generates an e-mail to the operator, as well as SMS notification when a client fills it out.

Search Engine Optimization: On www.google.co.za if you search the terms Adventure Activity or Adventure Activities, we come up first (below the sponsored links) and have done so for over a year now. Flagship listings are given additional exposure as they regularly feature in this Blog. Our Blog feeds directly to our home page (see the left hand side) and has a fairly substantial readership with you of course being one of them.

We do extensive offline marketing of the site. Our site traffic is significant and we have a growing FaceBook community. Several search facilities have been designed to make the site as user friendly as possible as well as aesthetically attractive.

The six display windows on our home page all feature flagship listings which click through to their unique page; it works on an automatic rotational cycle creating home page exposure for all vendors. It also ensures that home page content regularly changes, keeping the site crispy fresh and always interesting.

AdventureEscapades.co.za in a nutshell, presents activity operators with an affordable tool to communicate directly to their target market both locally and abroad. Our concept is in many ways unique and successfully delivers significant and measurable results. All this Boom per Buck and more, for a fraction of the cost of mainstream advertising, if you are interested in finding out more, please feel free to give me a call on 0861 106 638.

Snake Adventure

2009-09-04T12:25:00.000+02:00

A Safari with a difference is what you get when you book a snake adventure with Mike Perry of African Reptile and Venom Safaris. Mike has been a reptile enthusiast since 1963. At ten years old he began to bag these creatures and so began a lifelong passion. To date Mike has been hosted in various wildlife shows. Meet him in person as you search together for reptiles to photograph.

We live in a country where all outdoor adventures have the added edge of possibly coming upon a fierce reptile. It is sensible to know something about snakes so that you know how to handle such confrontations. Mike offers practical hands-on courses which will give you the ability to identify the brutes from the babes. This is a must for hikers, birders and mountain climbers to name a few. Whether you have a passion for these beings is irrelevant, they are a fact of life for anyone adventuring in South Africa so be powerful in your knowledge.

African Reptiles and Venom Safaris include Snakebite treatment in their course content. So be prepared. Life is an adventure better enjoyed by those who are well prepared. Know your snakes and please train your game rangers for snake adventures you can survive to remember!

South Africa in 2010

2009-08-31T12:20:00.000+02:00

For all adventure seekers looking forward to visiting South Africa in 2010 we will have loads of thrilling destinations available for you to book direct from our site. If you have an unquenchable lust for adventure save this site to your favourites folder today. We will keep our site up to date with all the hot and happening outdoor adventure venues.

South Africa has an awesome zip line at Sun City adjoining the Pilansberg area. This extreme adventure is a world hit as it is the most extreme cable available to ride. At 280 metres above the ground you get to zip along at speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour for 2000 metres. The Unreal Zip 2000 is a winner. If you have been looking for the ultimate thrill, this is it!

Visitors will be spoiled with the extensive range of adventure sports available. We have it sorted for you. Extreme adventure pundits need look no further than Adventure Escapades to book their adrenalin kicks in South Africa in 2010.

Pillion Motorcycle Adventure

2009-08-28T09:04:00.000+02:00

You may be a seasoned traveller with a fair collection of experiences but have you tried this leisurely and exciting pillion motorcycle adventure? You book the tour that suits you, gear up in suitable black leather with the tassels if you like and simply hop on the back and forget the world as your tour guide takes over.

This is unrestricted touring enjoyment at its peak. Thrill to the sights, sound and smells of open-air Africa. A great way to enjoy our wide open space, visit quaint towns as you break for refreshments, and revel in the adventure of riding pillion on a beautiful BMW K1200GT. If you only have an hour to spare then there is no better way to arrive at work on Monday morning than on the back of such a powerful machine. Beat the blues and fire some rumours that will keep the office buzzing all week long!

Turn everyday sightseeing into an unforgettable experience while delighting in two wheel luxury. Safely give up your cares as your driver with 28 years motorcycling experience takes you off to your destination of choice. Book your pillion bike adventure with BikeXplorer Pillion Motorcycles Tours today. This will be an extraordinary adventure.

Adventure South Africa vs New Zealand

2009-08-24T20:57:00.000+02:00

At 268, 000 square kilometres in area on the bottom edge of the world New Zealand is known to some as the “Adventure Capital of the World”. We at Adventure Escapades have to ask how our own country compares in terms of this claim.

New Zealand has a Lord of the Rings landscape with hairline fiords and glacier topped mountains in the south, rolling green hills edged with golden beaches in the north and an abundance of volcanic activity providing many geysers and natural hot pools. We have 1,219,912 square kilometres of Drakensberg mountain range sans glaciers, numerous hilly areas, semi-deserts, grasslands, rivers, lakes, dams and varied coastlines with some incredibly high sand dunes to compete. That’s around 4 and a half times more adventure beckoning. Given their landscape has more extremes crammed into a smaller area, so the first impression may be more intense. When we add our abundant wildlife to the mix surely adventures here in South Africa clinch the top spot in this play-off of natural resources.

New Zealand has credit for the invention of zorbing which is an extremely thrilling activity we have not quite kept pace. Yet we have elephant-back safaris. It looks like we can certainly hold our own as a worthy adventure destination at an easier price tag. So Adventure in South Africa vs New Zealand, we can conclude we rate favourably as a world class adventure destinations.

Adventure in South Africa

2009-08-19T21:51:00.000+02:00

We are extremely lucky to live in a country with a rugged and beautiful landscape where we can pursue a wide range of adventures. The weather is turning and as winter begins to pack its bags we can look forward to a long warm season. Weekends once again will be crammed with action as we throw back the covers and head outdoors.

For the adrenalin junkies who like to live on the edge and taste some danger there are more challenging pursuits available such as skydiving or extreme bungee jumping. For those who prefer less uncertain challenges a jaunt on elephant back could be a treat. Perhaps the simple pursuit of bird watching will be your choice.

The weekend is approaching fast. If you are online for some fun adventures in the great outdoors make those bookings right away. Life is for living and at Adventure Escapades you can choose from the A-Z of fun experiences. Check it out.

Kitesurfing is a Blast

2009-08-17T11:23:00.000+02:00

Kitesurfing or kiteboarding on a small surfboard pulled across the water by a kite will get the most jaded thrillseeker’s adrenalin pumping. There are many varied styles that have evolved to suit different conditions. You could enjoy this activity at a beach, dam, lake and even on a river. There must be at least a 15 to 35 knot wind and you’ll be away.

Kitesurfers definitely favour beaches where they are most likely to find that consistent wind. This sport is surprisingly old, apparently 13th Century China had kiteboarding enthusiasts. Though I doubt any of them got close to the speed record of 50.57 knots or over 90 kilometers per hour, held by a Frenchman. We wonder if these Chinese adventurers have chased Kirsty Jones’ record of 225km in 9 hours!

Kitesurfing like most adventure activities has even developed it’s very own language. So if you are ready for a boost you could be the next Charlie Browner catching a nuking in the Power zone. Just balance your pop and smooth moves to avoid tea-bagging or even worse a Kitemare!

Jousting Adventure

2009-08-12T12:23:00.000+02:00

This medieval adventure sport has made a comeback. To date we have not discovered where in South Africa this activity can be pursued. Imagine just abandoning all common logic and hurtling towards another human while on horseback, grasping a long, sharp and menacing lance. You will be breaking a lot of rules doing this!

For most South Africans our experience of jousting would have been limited to watching ‘A Knight’s Tale’ or we may have learned of this sport in history lessons. In America the American Jousting Alliance has been training people and horses for around 30 years. It would be awesome to have a weird and whacky venue for South Africans to try out this adventure sport. It could be a huge event with the dress-up and tournament followed by the fun medieval feast.

Perhaps you have the medieval restaurant set up already, check for some land outback? If you found it you are in luck! Hopefully we have inspired some entrepreneurs out there. When you have this fantastical new facility available kindly contact us to list your adventure escapade.

Hiking Trails

2009-08-10T20:53:00.000+02:00

To stride out along a new trail sends ripples of excitement through a body. Some would say these ripples extend to the mind and aura! The most important hiking accessory is your boots. Well fitting hiking boots can make walking the roughest path easier. Second would be an adjustable backpack so as your load lightens it can be tightened. Then for overnight a lightweight tent and a sufficiently warm sleeping bag are essential.

With these basic requirements sorted your backpacking adventure can be enjoyed with abandon. From daytrips to week long treks, hiking will challenge your body and sharpen your mind. You can include fishing, photography, kayaking, birding and rock climbing as you tramp along.

Walking out in nature can be so enjoyable and absorbing that you chew up great distances without registering what an effective workout session your muscles are attending.

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir

Weekend Skydive Escapade

2009-08-07T14:35:00.000+02:00

Hey guys it is a super long week-end, a good time to hook up with some high adventure activity like skydiving. This sport earns you serious respect. To parachute is high adventure at its best.

Earlier this year the 41st President of the United States of America celebrated his 85th birthday by parachuting out of an aeroplane! It was a piece of old takkie for this toughened adventurer, he was notching up his 7th skydive. So if George is up to it at 85 why not you? Just by the way his 80th and 75th birthdays also saw him taking the leap!

Just get on and book your jump. If you are somewhat jittery a tandem jump may be just the entry level you will be comfortable with. You could leave it in fates trusty hands and win a jump sponsored by Skydive Durban also known as Skydive KZN. Simply enter the Cowan House Super Classic MTB next weekend in Hilton. Life can be short, so get out there and live it!

Adventure Rock Climbing

2009-08-03T22:14:00.001+02:00

Rock climbing can be a highly addictive sport. The great variety of styles and terrain where you can employ these skills are endless. You could try man-made rock walls to begin. Such as are available at Wonderwall Indoor Climbing Gym.

Using your hands to hold your weight and improve your balance you will be able to develop a basic technique. Beginner’s training is available. As you get stronger this is a great way to tone and improve fitness.

Repeating these consistent challenges will prepare you for the wide outdoors. This sport will enhance your mental as well as physical ability. It can be dangerous and it is important to learn the practical use of the correct equipment.

Different rock formations and densities have created several climbing disciplines. The higher you climb the more likely you will work with a partner. Ropes and anchors are used to catch falls. The thrill of reaching the summit of your chosen route is hard to beat.

Kayak Paddling Escapade

2009-07-29T12:47:00.000+02:00

Paddling your kayak on the sea is considered way more adventurous than paddling on an inland dam. If you haven’t tried this, next time you are in the Western Cape contact Simon’s Town Sea Kayak Tours. With some luck you will also catch penguins out and about their daily business.

Sea kayaks are specifically designed to be seaworthy. These little boats are comfy enough to be used for week long ocean tours and can be big enough for three paddlers or you could fit in camping gear and supplies.

When swells allow you can surf your kayak to improve speed. This skill is very useful on longer trips. The kayak surfs down the intermittent swells.

Simon’s Town Sea Kayak Tours is a great place to begin. You get a basic run down of how to and going in a group eliminates difficulties you may otherwise not know how to handle.

Cycling Adventure

2009-07-26T19:17:00.000+02:00

Paris saw Alberto Contador win the 2009 Tour de France. With his first victory in 2007 this is a man to watch! At 26 years old, his lead of 4 minutes 11seconds is the widest winning margin in many years. The younger Schleck brother Andy came in second place and after a four year break from this race, Lance Armstrong returned to steal third place.

All three men plan to be back next year, 2010 looks set to be full of excitement. The other mighty competitor to keep an eye on will be Mark Cavendish, winner of six stages, who says no one can challenge him more than he himself. Known as the ‘British Rocket’ this talented athlete oozes promise. He is a young man with big dreams and a knack of turning them to reality.

Other achievers taking the podium this year were Thor Hushovd a formidable sprinter and Italian Franco Pellizotti who scooped the King of the Mountains title. So ends yet another awesome Tour de France adventure. Be inspired and try out some new cycling tours available here at home.

Tour de France

2009-07-24T17:45:00.000+02:00

France is a beautiful country and home to the world renowned Tour de France a bicycle race which covers 3,500 kilometres. This distance is raced in stages over 21 days. The coveted yellow jersey is awarded to the cyclist with the lowest aggregate time after each days pedalling. The finish line is in Paris along the Champ-Elysees, a suitably grand venue.

This Tour de France is considered by some to be the most physiologically demanding of all athletic events. The course may alter from year to year, sometimes it even requires a rest day or two to transport competitors from the finish in one town to the start in a different town. The hills are constant, France’s natural geography adds a sparkling challenge to each and every conceivable route.

The physical effort required can be equated to a road-runner completing a marathon several days a week for three weeks in a row. The accumulative climbs would amount to climbing 3 Everests! These guys are fit! It is no wonder that the around twenty teams are selected to enter by invitation from the race organiser only. I have one word for anybody who completes this legendary feat, respect.