SOUTH AFRICA · 2-HOUR EXPERIENCES
The shortlist a Capetonian would send you: 5 2-hour experiences, each with its price in dollars, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before the deposit goes down.
Review of Hartbeespoort’s 2-hour dam cruise, with South African food, music, mountain views, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“The ride and hospitality was great but the food was a bit cold”
Review of Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve’s 2-hour safari, with rhinos, giraffes, hippos, zebras, crocodiles, tips, value, and practical details.
“The Safari was great, we saw a lot of animals and the guide was super nice and kommunicative. It was about a two hour tour, I wish we could stay a little longer like until three hours. Because it was just awesome to watch them!”
Review of the 2-hour Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve drive, with Big Five sightings, ranger tips, pricing, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“The animals were of course amazing and the place was beautiful. Worthwhile doing to get up so close with the incredible elephants. However the guide was clearly bored, disinterested and just going through the motions. This was our third game drive on the garden route and paled in comparison to the others”
Zip through Magoebaskloof’s indigenous forests and gorges on 11 ziplines with guides, refreshments, transport, and a light meal.
“Prachtige omgeving Goede begeleiding en veilig Gids maakte allemaal mooie foto’s en filmpjes”
Learn to surf at Dolphin Beach in Jeffreys Bay with a board, wetsuit, and patient instructor for two hours at $23 per person.
“instructor Lungani was great. I never surfed before only skateboarded and I was riding a few waves within minutes. instructions were clear and conscise. would definitely go back only thing is surfing is very tiring so be prepared”
Cape sea days, bush mornings, tasting rooms and the long road east.
