Grab all those brave mates of yours and go check out these adrenaline-pumping activities in and around Gauteng. Think bungee jumping, venturing deep into a majestic 4-million year old cave, zorbing and much more!
Skydive The Ranch
Have you ever done something crazy? Like jumping out of an airplane and experiencing skydiving? If not and it’s on your adrenaline activities bucket list, then visit Skydive The Ranch! And other than offering an adrenaline-packed thrill of skydiving, there’s also plenty of things to do – on the ground – on their farm.


Soweto Towers
Other than checking out the sights of Soweto from the top of the Soweto Towers (previously Orlando Towers), be daring and face your fear of heights by bungee jumping or swinging between the two towers.
Other adventure activities include base jumping, bungee jumping, straight jacket bungee jumping and much more.
Sterkfontein Caves
How about venturing into 4-million year old caves at the Cradle of Humankind – Maropeng? The Sterkfontein Caves are not only an educational experience, but can also get your adrenaline pumping as you make your way into this abyss!
These caves are so majestic and ancient, you can’t help but feel the sense of adventure as you take a tour deeper and deeper into the caves, viewing the many different stalactite and stalagmite formations along the cave’s floor and ceiling, and experiencing what total darkness in a confined space really is!
Click here for five reasons as to why you need to plan a visit to the Cradle of Humankind – Maropeng.


White Water Rafting with REAL Adventures
Here is another water activity that can be scratched off that bucket list. Parys River Rafting is just over an hour away from Joburg.
Here, you can make a day, or even weekend, of adrenaline pumping activities. They offer several activities including half-day and full-day white river rafting. They have qualified guides to help you along and supply the safety equipment.
Saddle Creek Ranch
Looking to do some exciting quad biking? Or how about some horseback riding? What about trying your hand at archery and even laser clay pigeon shooting? Or why not tackle your fear of heights with a hot air balloon safari? That’s sure to get the adrenaline pumping!
If any of these adventure activities sounds like just the thing you want to do and explore, then be sure to head to Saddle Creek Ranch in Hekpoort. They have a wide range of activities that’s sure to get your heart and adrenaline pumping.


Jozi X Adventure Centre
Jozi X Adventure Park in the middle of Bryanston has everything adrenaline junkies could ever need to have a great time and get their hearts racing!
Spend an afternoon enjoying a wide range of action-packed activities including zorbing, nerf wars, target shooting, bubble soccer and even an inflatable obstacle course. Be sure to contact them for further information on costing and bookings.