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Things to do in South Africa South Africa I’ve traveled to South Africa twice now. It’s one of my favorite countries and an adventure lover’s playground. Here are some great ideas for things to do there. The Republic of South Africa is a huge & diverse country teeming with wildlife & culture. It has a little bit of everything — dry deserts, high mountains, subtropical woodlands, modern cities, friendly people and TONS of cool animals. After spending close to 2 months exploring the country, I’ve put together a list of my favorite experiences to help you plan your own visit one day. Things To Do In South Africa Meeting Lions on Safari Zebra Fight! South African Safari I’ll never forget when a huge lion passed just a few feet from our open Land Rover, suddenly stopping to look up. Everyone froze. Make a wrong move now, and we’d be his afternoon snack. We were on safari at Phinda, a 56,000 acre protected wilderness area in the Kwa...

Shark Diving in South Africa Margate, South Africa The ocean around me is filled with hungry sharks. In just a few minutes, the sea has become thick with them, approaching from all directions. My heart races. I was under 30 feet of water, without a cage, off the coast of South Africa. It was impossible to keep track of all the sharks around me. I counted at least 9 in my immediate vicinity, with more dark shapes lurking in the murky depths below. A nightmare scenario for those who are afraid of the ocean. When most people think of sharks, they instinctively remember the horror movie Jaws . Razor sharp teeth. Beady black eyes. The ocean’s deadliest predator lurking beneath the waves, ready to strike without warning. Motoring Out to the Dive Site Embracing Your Fears You’d think that hanging out underwater in shark territory would be the most dangerous place to be in the ocean. However our fears are not always rational — more often they’re primal. Base...