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South Africa

South Africa offers thrilling shark diving combined with diverse hiking from mountains to coastlines. Cage dive with great white sharks, explore kelp forests, then trek Table Mountain, hike the Garden Route, or explore Drakensberg's dramatic peaks.

Best Time to Visit

May to September (sharks), October to April (hiking)

Average Trip Cost

$2,000 - $4,200

Difficulty Level

Advanced

Top Dive Sites

  • •Aliwal Shoal
  • •Protea Banks
  • •Shark Cage Diving
  • •Sodwana Bay
  • •Cape Peninsula Kelp Forests

Top Hiking Trails

  • •Table Mountain
  • •Drakensberg Amphitheatre
  • •Otter Trail
  • •Tsitsikamma Forest
  • •Blyde River Canyon

Trip Packages in South Africa

South Africa: 8-Day Shark Diving & Drakensberg Trek

South Africa: 8-Day Shark Diving & Drakensberg Trek

8 days • $2,600+

South Africa: 10-Day Ocean & Safari Combo

South Africa: 10-Day Ocean & Safari Combo

10 days • $3,200+

South Africa: 12-Day Drakensberg & Shark Diving

South Africa: 12-Day Drakensberg & Shark Diving

12 days • $3,200+