5 spots to visit for KZN adrenalin junkies
If you are one of those people who
enjoys doing things that get your heart pumping fast and your hair raised, then
these activities are a must-try.
Life is all about exploring and doing something wild now and again. Kwa-Zulu Natal has five amazing spots that won’t disappoint adrenalin junkies.
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uShaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World offers non-stop entertainment for the adrenalin junkies.
Adrenalin junkies can enjoy the drop zone slide which is the highest slide in Africa, with an 18-metre drop. There are also tube races and a long river ride that goes past the shark tank!
You can also have a face-to-face experience with exquisite sea creatures such as the dolphin, seal and snorkel lagoon. The uShaka Ocean Walker allows you to walk on the floor of the open ocean exhibit where you can gaze at the huge fish and rays as they mill slowly around you.
Then there is the Xpanda Shark Dive where you can immerse yourself into a world of living sharks.
Moses Mabhida Stadium
The Big Rush swing at Moses Mabhida Stadium is a must try for any Adrenalin junkie.
It holds the world record for the highest swing and is the ultimate thrill.
You first have to climb 352 steps to get to the swing and swing out in a huge 220-meter arc.
Splash Water World
Super scary water rides are available for all the adrenalin junkies at Splash Water World.
The thrill-seekers will get to enjoy the free-fall slide which allows you to experience the sensation of flying directly into a pool and the Kamikaze drop where you get dropped from heights of several metres.
Aliwal Shoal
Give yourself an experience of a lifetime by trying out shark cage diving.
You will get to meet sharks face to face and be in the water with sharks all around you while floating inside a South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) approved stainless steel cage with a mask on.
Gorge Swing
The Gorge swing should be on the bucket list of every adrenalin junkie.
Get to experience the ultimate rush with the Oribi Gorge swing which is situated at the top of Lehr’s Waterfall. Lehr’s Waterfall is 165m high.
You start from the top of the swing and fall into the depths of the river gorge.
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