Adrenaline Adventures:
For those who think that seeing African wildlife close up is still just not exciting enough, or if you are wish to organize a team building event why not let Ekala take care of you. Wake up in the morning and enjoy a hearty breakfast with us at Ekala. Then we will whisk you of to one or more of the many exciting events outlined in this page.
After a day of absolute excitement you will be transported back to Ekala. For those who still have energy why not take a dip in the pool. Then enjoy an aperitif at our out pool bar and watch a crackling fire. As the day cools down and the fire heats up you can enjoy a hearty braai or home cooked meal and discuss the days action packed events.
Bungee Jumping: For those who like a little culture served up with their adrenalin rush why not take a bungee jump between the two 300ft high cooling towers in Soweto. Not only will this unique jump leave you with a huge thrill but once you have stopped falling you will be left with breathtaking views of Soweto. Many other Bungee options available
Zip Slide: Located close to Sun City is the worlds longest highest and fastest zip slide. At 280m high, 2km long and a top speed of 150km per hour you are sure to get a thrill out of this ride. This is not only an immensely exciting ride but great fun for all the family with the age restriction being 12 and over.
Abseiling: Now if you prefer your vertical drop to be slightly more controlled you will enjoy a hike and abseiling in the Magaliesburg. During the hike you will have stunning views of Hartbeespoort Valley with your descent taking on spectacular views ending in the woodlands of the Magaliesburg. For the real adventurous why not try helicopter abseiling, which involves you coming abseiling of a bridge, just like those operatives in the special forces!!!!
Adventure Caving: For the truly brave and reasonably fit why not try adventure caving. The area around Johannesburg has a wide range of amazing caves. If you are a complete novice we are able to offer caves which young children are able to do all the way through to caving which includes, vertical climbing, abseiling and some real tight situations. For any of the adventure caves the ability to abseil and reasonable fitness is essential.
Rock Climbing: South Africa is a haven for the rock climbing fanatic. The weather is great, the cliff face's range from a leisurely day out to I hope you climb like spider-man and the views are absolutely spectacular. If you wish to get a little practice we are also able to arrange some indoor climbing.
River Rafting: An hour outside Johannesburg is the Vaal river. This river which flows through the Highveld, is large and wide with beautiful scenery. The rapids are mainly class 2 with the occasional class 3 which is a good place to start for a beginner and allows the more experienced river rafter a little time to enjoy the stunning views.
Sky Diving: The out-skirts of Johannesburg is famed for its beautiful scenery. One of the best way's to see sights is from the air. We can arrange jumps for experienced sky-divers Static line jumps and for the person who has never skydived why not try a tandem jump with a qualified instructor.
Paint-Ballin: Well as you may expect there is plenty of places to play paint balling in Johannesburg. From woods to rivers you are able to play games such as last man standing, president and take the flag. If you prefer your shooting games not quite as messy, why not allow us to take you to lazer-quest which is played in an indoor arena with plenty of walkways and area's to hide.
Go-Karting & Racing: If you prefer speed to heights we are also able to offer karting. Johannesburg has a wide range of tracks to cater for the absolute beginner to the go-karting fanatic. If you want to go even faster why not try authentic racing cars with V6 Dodge engines designed by Reynard. You will be given full instruction, warm up laps and around an hour of racing. It is important to note that normally ten people are a minimum requirement for this event, however, if you are less then 10, it is possible to combine groups, so if you are interested, let us know and we will try our best!!!!
Quad Biking: If you like your four wheeled adventures a little rougher, why not try quad-biking. With some great obstacles running through woodlands, sand and Mud (when its rainy) you are sure to get a big thrill.
Hot Air Ballooning: Now for those who like their adventure with a little more style and relaxation, why not try hot air Ballooning. Start the morning with a hot beverage, watch the sunrise from the air with some possible game and heritage viewing, then finish it all of with a Champagne breakfast, how very civilized. Experience the wrap around panoramic view of the Magalies River and Hartbeespoort dam in some of the best ballooning weather in the world.
Horse Riding: Horse back Safari - now that's game viewing at its best.
Canopy slide: ZigZag Slide between11 platforms with 10 slides up to 140m long and 30m high. Built within the rock faces of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Experience the ecology, bird and animal life with trained guides who assure the safety of each group.
Bat Cave: Abseil into the cave, with a guided cave tour, some of the passages require crawling and exit the cave on a steel ladder.
Tiger Moth & Micro-lighting: Your need for speed can really hit new heights with a trip in a vintage 1941 Tiger Moth. The pilots who will take you into the deep beyond are instructor rated commercial pilots. The flight experience can last 1/2 hour or 1 hour. If you would like to get really personal with the Johannesburg country side why not try micro-lighting. Full training can be arranged and it is a wonderful and personal way to enjoy South Africa.
Helicopter/Chopper flight: Take a sightseeing flight over the Johannesburg city.
Scuba-Diving: If you are a novice to an expert diver we are able to take care of you at Ekala. Our favoured dive sites are in Kwa-Zulu Natal. For the really brave you can dive with the raggie shark or inspect some ship wrecks at Aliwal Shoal. You may prefer to enjoy the Sodwana Dive which takes in the spectacular and most southerly tropical reefs with water temperatures that rarely drop below 20 degrees C. If you are an experienced diver you may want to go to Protea Banks which is regarded as one of the top dive sites for shark.
- Sodwana Dive & St Lucia - The warm Agulhas current that flows down the coast allows the worlds most southern tropical reefs off Sodwana bay to flourish, and water seldom drops below 20 degrees C, summer or winter. The reefs at Sodwana are named after the distance from the launch site, starting from 2 mile going up to 9 mile. The most scenic is 7 mile which on a good day compares with the best reefs in the world, comprising of drop-offs and mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Turtles and rays are sighted often, along with a huge variety of reef fish. The dive operators based at Sodwana have all the necessary facilities and equipment that you will need to experience this underwater paradise.
- Aliwal shoal Dive - This dive site, lying 4kms off the Umkomaas coast is a fossilised sand dune of sponges, and soft and hard corals, and divers from all over the world come to experience the thrill of diving with the ragged-tooth sharks in "Raggie" cave. The one-and-a-half kilometer long and one-kilometer wide reef was named for the Braque "Aliwal" which sailed from London is September in 1849 and was nearly wrecked there. But some vessels were not that lucky and in May 1884, the steamer "Nebo" was wrecked on the this reef and in 1994, the Norwegian tanker, the "Produce". The wrecks of the "Nebo" and "Produce" are now favourite dive sites.
- Protea Banks - Regarded as one of the top shark and game fish dives in the world. Lying between 27m and 40m, the reef is 6km long and 800m wide and incorporates a range of caves, pinnacles, ridges and amphitheaters. This is a must for experienced divers and is at its best in autumn and winter, which provide calm seas and excellent visibility.
Interactive Events:
Drumming: Unite and motivate staff - Listening, Connecting and communicating via interactive drumming. Program tailored to all unique groups of people, sitting back to watch a show or rehearsing and performing traditional music with the performers.
So if excitement is what you require there is no where better place to come than Ekala Guest Farm to get that pulse racing!!!!!!
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Soweto Tour - Johannesburg Tour - Apartheid Museum - Constitution Hill - Gold Reef City - Lion Park
De Wildt Cheetah Sanctuary - Elephant Sanctuary interaction - Pretoria Tour - Pilanesberg National Park
Sun City and the Lost City - Cullinan Diamond Mine - Rhino and Lion Park - The Origins Centre
Adventure Sports - Nile Crocodile Farm - The Lesedi Cultural Village - Cradle of Humankind
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