Some more exciting adventures to further tickle your taste buds

On this beautiful Thursday we are really going to treat you with Canopy Tours which is a first in Africa, in the beautiful Tsitsikamma area in the Garden Route.You will enjoy the beauty of the indigenous forest high up on ten treetop platforms where you will gently glide along in a harness, on steel cables 30 m above the forest floor. The bird life is abundant here (including the Knysna Loeries and the elusive Narina Trojan), and your guides will explain the ecology of the lush primeval forest. Safety is of utmost importance, and the system has been built to the highest civil engineering standards. Guides are fully-trained professionals.

The Canopy Tour will last for about 2 and half to 3 hours and costs R 495.00 pp, this includes your park fee. Bookings are essential as it is subject to availability and the tours are conducted in all weather conditions but can be cancelled in the interest of clients' safety. Canopy tours are suited for ages 7 years to 70 years and the maximum number is 200 pax p/day with a maximum of 8 p/group. The maximum weight limit for client's to participate in a canopy tour is 120 kg and unfortunately pregnant ladies are not allowed to partake in the activity. You have the option to capture your experience on DVD at R 160.00. It will then consist of about 15 - 20 minutes' video footage and about 120 downloadable photos. 

Canopy tours are also available in KZN where it is set within the magnificent Blue Grotto Forest. This tour in the Drakensberg is guaranteed to take your breath away. The forest is home to over 150 bird species including the rare Bush Black Cap. You will experience nature like never before as you slide through the forest canopy and enjoy a unique birds-eye view over the world around you. You will be led by trained guides, as you glide between platforms perched in trees and on cliff faces. The experience will allow your senses to flood with the timeless atmosphere of the forest. The inspiring nature of the majestic Drakensberg, the ancient indigenous forest, waterfalls and the cascading stream make this an opportunity not to be missed. This tour is super fun and a safe eco-adventure suited for the whole family, team building and corporate events. It lasts for about 3 hours after which you will return to the reception area to enjoy a light meal.

As always we will never leave you with the taste of only one adventure and therefore we also offer you Caving, Climbing, Crocodile Cage Diving and Deep Sea Fishing to plan a very adventurous and fun weekend! 

Caving we offer in the beautiful magical caves 29 km from Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. Here lies a spectacular underground with the finest drip-stone caverns consisting of vast halls and towering formations. These are the only show caves in Africa and offers a choice between a Standard Tour which is easy and an Adventure Tour. All the tours are led by experienced, knowledgeable and accredited Cave Guides. The tours are offered in English, but Afrikaans, German, French and other language guides may be available - this will be checked upon making a booking. 

Aside from Caving the Klein Karoo also offers adventure seekers Crocodile Cage Diving Encounters. This dive is a world-first and is available to visitors 14 years and older. Children between 8 years and 13 years need to be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian when participating in the dive. Crocodile Cage Diving will allow you to view the Nile Crocodiles face-to-face in a way that you have never seen a crocodile before. The activity runs all year except some of the winter months.

If you are not in the mood to get wet or glide through the trees we also offer Climbing in Cape Town and KZN. 

Here you have a choice between indoor and outdoor climbing. Indoor Climbing is a sport that builds fitness, strength, confidence, flexibility and balance and can be compared to a combo of yoga and weightlifting giving you a full body workout. It can become a lifestyle and many people climb with friends as a social event. This is also suitable for children aged 5 years and up and is perfect for kids birthday parties.

South Africa is a rock climber’s paradise and perfect for Outdoor Climbing. It offers spectacular routes of all grades on fantastic quality rock in pristine mountain environments. The crags here are not as overcrowded as those in other countries and the quality of  the climb often surpass those found in other parts of the world. There are many types of climbing available in various grades that are suited to all levels of experience and ability. You can choose between Sport Climbing and Traditional Climbing routes and they are abundant all around the country. From Table Mountain, to the Du Toit's Kloof Mountains to Blouberg and the Swartberg Mountains, the opportunities are endless. 

You can also join a fully guided, two or three-week rock climbing trip on routes ranging from single-pitch to five pitches (maximum 150 m high).

Lastly, but certainly not least, we offer Deep Sea Fishing for those who like to rough it on the blue waters of the ocean. This is available in Cape Town, KZN and the the Garden Route areas.

In Cape Town you can choose between a 4 hour local Inshore Fishing trip or an 8 hour Deep Sea Fishing trip. The 4 hour trip will start at 10 am in the beautiful Table Bay where you will enjoy trolling and bottom fishing in and around Robben Island. It includes professional fishing gear, snacks and drinks and your catch will include Snoek, Yellowtail, Jaco Peeva and the Hottentot among other bottom feeders. The 8 hour Deep Sea Fishing trip will start at 6 am where you will head out to the deep sea fishing waters. Here you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the incredible Cape coastline. You will be able to fish for about 4 hours and keep your catch. You will also enjoy snacks, drinks and professional fishing gear. The catch includes Long-fin Tuna, Yellow-fin Tuna, Dorado and the occasional rare Marlin. The trip ends at 2 pm. 

Deep Sea Fishing in KZN is operated in Umhlanga,15 minutes north of Durban. You will experience the excitement of getting out to the fishing waters as the boats launch and return to the shore through the waves, a very thrilling experience for first-timers. The skippers are highly experienced and collectively have around 20 000 incident free hours at sea. Everyone can enjoy this amazing experience from beginners to experienced anglers, men and women and children from 5 years and up. From December to May you can enjoy some game fishing as there is an abundance of King Mackerel, Queen Mackerel, Dorado, Kingfish, Queenfish, Sailfish, Marlin and Tuna. Live bait and lures are used to catch most of these fish species. From June to November the main target is Garrick. This is a very strong fighting fish and is caught using live bait just behind the waves. Throughout the whole year there are good catches of reef fish like Rock Cod, Salmon and Reds. For Shark fishing the smaller Grey Sharks are targeted and provide a lot of excitement as they range between 8 kg and 50 kg and they give a good fight. All sharks are released after the catch!*

Finally in the Garden Route you can choose to go on a Deep Sea Fishing expedition in either Mossel Bay or Plettenberg Bay. In Mossel Bay you will have the chance to catch a 10 kg + Kabeljou, Yellowbelly Rockord or a large Sunter, but there are many other species that also roam the ocean in that area and the chances are good that you might catch several of them on one trip.

In Plettenberg Bay your fishing adventure will start between 6:00 and 7:30 (depending on the time of year)  and will take about 25 minutes during which you will see whales, dolphins, seals and penguins all in their natural habitat. In the warm summer waters Cape Salmon and Cob are the popular catches and in the cold winter waters Hake and Red Roman. Sharks can be caught throughout the year. The trip will last for about 5 hours. Experienced deck hands will help you with the bait and you are allowed to keep all your catches within the bag limits. The boats are equipped with GPS and radio, a fish finder, 2 x 125 Mercury Outboard Motors, 28 ft ButCat, light tackle for game fishing and heavy tackle for bottom fishing. The boats are also permitted and certified. All you need to bring is your fishing licence, sun hat, sunblock, camera and a warm top.

We hope these adventures have helped with the planning of your weekend! We look forward to hear from you very soon.

Your's in adventure!

We offer so much MORE!

Aside from Abseiling we also offer adventure seekers Auarium Diving, Blackwater Tubing, Bungy fun, Canoeing and Camel Tours from Cape Town to Zimbabwe.

Aquarium diving in the KZN will offer you the most wonderful colorful underwater experience that you will never be able to experience in the deep blue ocean. The aquarium guarantees optimum diving conditions all year round and you will be able to see about 1500 fish species during your dive. Inside the tank there is a viewing window through which you will see sharks and large groupers. Wednesdays and Fridays there is a night dive which is very different from the day dives. The rent of your equipment is included in the price and you will be guided by a PADI trained professional. The price for this amazing experience is only R 300.00 pp.

Blackwater Tubing will bring you to the beautiful black waters of the Stormsriver in Tsitsikamma and is the ultimate water experience! This activity is incredibly fun but physically challenging and therefore not suitable for children under the age of 14. Remember to bring your sunblock, closed waterproof shoes or sandals and swimming clothes. This activity is available all year round and bookings need to made 24 hours prior to the date of the tubing. This amazing experience will last for about 4 hours so it will bring you more than your money's worth.

Bungy Jumping we offer in the Garden Route as well as Zimbabwe/Zambia at the incredibly beautiful Vic Falls. At the Garden Route you will have the opportunity to jump from the highest Bungy Bridge in the world at 216 m, Bloukrans. This is not only the highest commercial but also the highest commercial natural Bungy Bridge in the world. Experience the amazing experience from a legendary bridge associated with various world records and also host to a magnitude of very famous people from all around the world.

In Zimbabwe you will experience a 111 m jump of pure adrenalin! Here the Bungy Jump operates off the Victoria Falls Bridge and has a 100% safety record where over 50 000 people have committed themselves to the thrill of jumping off this bridge. The jump not only challenges the limits of the mind but also the edge of your fear by leaping off the impressive bridge with the Falls behind you and the mighty Zambezi river below you. Ankle and body harnesses are attached separately to clients and are winched back onto the bridge after each and every jump. Photos and videos are taken of every jumper and are for sale. Bridge Swings and Bridge Slides are also available for those who aren't brave enough to take the plunge. The minimum age for the jump is 14 years. The weight parameters are between 40 kg and 140 kg. You will need a passport to access the bridge and the jumps are operate from 9:00 to 17:00 every day. All rates are quoted in US Dollars*

For those that are less of adrenalin junkies and seek a more scenic adventure on the back of a beautiful camel we offer Camel Tours in Cape Town and the Garden Route.
In Kommetjie, Cape Town you have the opportunity to enjoy a thrilling and very safe ride through indigenous bush with magnificent views over The Lakes and Long Beach. This is a truly memorable experience that you will enjoy on the back of one of three tame and affectionate camels. The camels are properly groomed and they live a clean environment. Short rides are available in the farm area and are very popular under the young ones @ R 30.00 p/child for 10 minutes. If you are rather looking for a better feel of the camel ride experience and you like to rough it then the "Bush Ride" is exactly what you need. A 25 minute Bush Ride costs R 150.00 p/p and a 40 minute ride costs R 200.00 p/adult and R 100.00 p/child. Camel Rides are offered daily between 12:00 and 16:00, except Mondays and not in stormy weather.

If you are in the Garden Route and fancy a Camel Ride we offer this adventure activity in the beautiful and scenic Karoo in Oudtshoorn. You can choose to take a ride on one of seven well-trained dromedary camels that are extremely friendly and anxious to transport you through the amazing beauty of the Klein Karoo. This promises to be an unforgettable experience suitable for young and old. Costs range from R 30.00 pp (3-13 years) to R 45.00 (13 years and up).

Back in the water we offer our adventure seekers Canoeing on the Noordoewer in the Richtersveld area in Namibia, about 680 km from Cape Town. Here you can choose between 4 & 6 day Canoe Adventures on the amazing Orange River. This is so much more than just a river trip as you will also experience Gourmet River Food, the African Night Sky and the Richtersveld National Park. All your canoeing equipment; 2 man Mohawk canoe, paddles and life jackets, are supplied and you will be accompanied by experienced guides all the way. All the catering except for liquor and soft drinks are included in the canoeing package. Buckets to keep all your clothes and personal belongings dry are provided as well as cooler boxes for drinks. Please note though that glass bottles aren't allowed on the Orange river for conservation reasons.*

In Old Harbor, Hermanus you can enjoy the Klein River Lagoon (located 5 km outside Hermanus) canoe trip. It is 10 km long and surrounded by the Klein River Mountains, Walker Bay Nature Reserve and finds it entrance by Grotto beach. There are about 130 bird species and a lot of beautiful fish species, as well as magical sunsets that you will see and experience while canoeing this scenic area. The full day canoe trips last about 5 hours. The packages include equipment, lunch, refreshments and an experienced guide.

In KZN on the Sundays River there runs a tide for 21 km that canoeists can use to their advantage by paddling with it, although in many ways it is better to make an early start and beat the wind that may come up later in the day. Canoeists will find that the bird life in this beautiful area is abundant (200 recorded species) and will also be able to see Bush buck  Kudu, Cape Clawless Otters and Leguaans along the river. Remember to pack clothing, food, mosquito repellent and your camera in double plastic bags to keep them dry. The two-day trail's length varies between  29 km and 50 km depending on  the canoeist's level of fitness and perseverance  The trail can be easy or difficult depending on the weather and the wind. The trail may be extended to three days by prior arrangement.*

3 - day canoe trails in the extremely beautiful Wilderness, Golden Gate, Nature's Valley and Knysna in the Garden Route will guarantee that canoeists have the experience of a lifetime and keep them coming back for more!


Last, but certainly not least, we also offer full and half day canoe safari's in Zambia. Canoeists participating in full day safaris are collected either from a hotel in Victoria Falls or Livingstone between 7:00 and 7:30 in the morning and transferred across the Rhodes Bridge to Zambia. They will be greeted with tea, coffee and bacon & egg rolls and then partake in a safety talk by a professional river guide before the actual canoe adventure starts. Lunch will be served either on an island or on the riverbanks of the Zambezi. The canoeist will spent the morning running rapids and exploring the channels. The canoe trip will end with a drive through the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park with refreshments where after canoeists will be dropped off in Victoria Falls at about 16:30 or at their relevant drop off point in Livingstone. Half day safaris are only available in the mornings and last until about 14:30, no lunch is served. Canoeists can also opt for multi day canoe safaris which will either be an overnight safari, 2 day and 1 night or a 2 day and 2 night safari. These safaris are on offer on request basis only unless pre-booked and are water level dependent.*
All canoe safari trips include:

-Amazing photo opportunities.
-Qualified guides who carry a first aid kit and communication radio.
-All meals and drinks for Overnight and Multi Day Canoeing Trips
-Minimum of 4 pax required

Don't let life get in the way of you and your amazing adventure, it is at your fingertips. Contact me today and book your adventure. Get out there and start LIVING!

Your's in Adventure!!!

Suzanne (suzanne@adventureworld.co.za)

Welcome Suzanne to the Adventure World Team

Hey,

This is my formal introduction as new member of the awesome Adventure World Team.

I am a female in my mid-twenties and I am itching to help our clients meet all their adventure needs. I love the outdoors and everything that is beautiful. A satisfied client puts a smile on my face. I am creative and I love my cats. I love South Africa and want the world to share in our country's extreme beauty and everything that we have to offer here. I hope to share in many clients' happy adventure experiences and cannot wait to get on board and start working full steam. I am always available on my e-mail so don't hesitate to pop me a mail so we can have a nice chat.

Yours in adventure!

We offer Abseiling

We offer abseiling at various scenic and exciting venues including;

Cape Town - Table Mountain at 1000 m above sea level you can step off the top and rappel into pure vertical space. Here we offer the world’s original highest commercial abseil where you are surrounded by astonishing views and have the deep blue Atlantic Ocean at your feet! You don't need any experience, just a bit of crazy and a lust for an adrenaline rush.

Durban - Howick Falls at 107 m (357 feet) you will abseil beside South Africa’s second highest waterfall, Howick Falls, making it one of the tallest abseils in South Africa. It is also the only abseil where you finish up in an inflatable two-man kayak. You can abseil side-by-side with your partner, child or friend to share this once in a lifetime experience.
Shongweni Dam & Game Reserve is a 1700 hectare reserve situated approximately 40 km from Durban. It is home to various wildlife and bird species and is used to conduct leadership, personal development, team building and adventure events. Abseiling or Rap Jumping the 40 m Shongweni Dam Wall is an experience you will never forget!

Oribi Gorge will have you abseil down a 110 m Cliff face, alongside Lehr’s waterfall. You determine your own pace, and have the opportunity to fully enjoy the thrill of one of the world’s highest commercial abseils. The first 45 m is a cliff abseil while the remaining 65 m is a free abseil. Beginners will be given full instruction on the techniques and only when they have satisfied certain requirements will they be lowered over the edge of the 170 m waterfall.

The Garden Route - Mossel Bay's coastline is scattered with the most beautiful natural resources for Abseiling or Rap Jumping and Climbing (Top Roping).
Wilderness and Plettenberg Bay - The Kaaimans Gorge holds one of the most beautiful abseil sights where you have the chance to do two 45 m abseils right next to a waterfall and land in a canoe at the bottom. A brand new development, especially for group bookings, is a gorgeous abseil site at Robberg in Plettenberg Bay where the view overlooks the sea and allows one to do whale watching as you descend.
Tsitsikamma - You will abseil 30 m down a cliff into a fern cove.This adventure activity is suitable for ages 7 years and up and requires pre-booking as it is usually offered as a package combined with the "Waterfall Zip line Tour".

Victoria Falls and Livingstone - The abseil activities are operated on a spectacular site above Rapid 7 where a safety instructor briefs guests on the area and proper use of the equipment before starting. The abseil is 53 m moving down the gorge wall backwards or you can "rap jump" facing towards it. The minimum age requirement is 10 years and the abseil is available to the minimum of one person to the maximum of 20. Tea, coffee and scones are served on arrival and soft drinks and iced water are available during the day. Full day trips include a light lunch of cold meats, cheese and salads and all clients are covered by MARS (Medical Air Rescue Service).

Let us help you feel that adrenaline rush.
Pop us a mail at suzanne@adventureworld.co.za or info@adventureworld.co.za for price enquiries and bookings.
You can also give us a call at +27 79 648 5899.

We are back!!

We are back with more information and travel venue's to share with you all! 

Watch this space to get an overview of what is out there and what's to come! 

An outdoor adventure company synonymous with exciting but safe outdoor excursions for the whole family, school and corporate groups. Specialises in soft adventures for all age groups (from 5 years and older) as well as fun, adrenaline pumping activities.

They have been operating for more than 23 years and have treated young and old to unforgettable adventures, guiding our guests along the magnificent rivers, mountains, plains and forests of Southern Africa. We go out of our way to tailor make invigorating experiences and no one leaves without magical memories.

Specialise in River Rafting / Canoeing, Corporate Team building, Groups, School Groups and the Leisure market
 
 
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Adults : R3175.00 - U/18 : R2975.00 - U/12 : R2775.00  OR  Family Special ONLY : R10 500.00 - (Two Adults / Two U/18)

Thunzi Bush Lodge – AUGUST SPECIALS 2012 

20 Minutes West of Port Elizabeth

Honeymoon Chalets / Day Picnics / Intimate Events Venue / Product Launches

Winter Warmer Special…R625.00 DB&B pps per night (t&c’s apply)

Come and enjoy a night in one of Thunzi’s cosy chalets, wake up late, snuggle in bed and comfort your tummy with delicious food!

Day Picnics

ONLY R150 per person.  Children R75.00.  Romantic Couples and Families welcome.  Picnic blanket, cushions, table crockery, cutlery and glassware provided as well as your picnic baskets filled with tasty picnic style food… all for only R150 per person.

Intimate Conference / Events & Functions Venue

Thunzi Bush Lodge offers a unique venue in a safe and private environment, only 25km West of Port Elizabet, Thunzi is the ideal breakaway and has the perfect setting for any peaceful getaway, exclusive wedding, function or event in Port Elizabeth.

Honeymoon Accommodation

Luxuriously furnished one bedroom cabin comprising of en-suite full bathroom (oval bath & separate shower) with, heated towel rail, tea/coffee amenities and biscuits, DSTV Select, stocked mini bar, waffle weaved dressing gowns, Lindt chocolates, heating, hair dryer and laundry facilities.  French doors open from bedroom onto private balcony with spectacular views of the indigenous forest and wetlands.