Winter adventure travel ideas

Aah, winter... Everyone seems to think that this is the time to sit back under the blankets and pile on the pounds.

We at GoTravel24 say, "Oh-no to the couch potatoes!"

Raising an eyebrow? Why not give an adventure holiday a chance? That way, you will melt the winter blues away.

The Drakensberg:

The Drakensberg offers adventure enthusiasts the time of their lives and guarantees that there really is never a dull moment.

Here is a list of fun activities for you to try out if you want to beat the winter chills and keep your blood boiling hot:

• White River rafting

Fear factor: 8

Now usually, this sport isn't really that bad, especially if you are used to the motions on a river.
But during winter, you definitely don't want to fall into the extra chilly water, so this ups the fear factor.

Still, whether it be summer or winter, the adventure seeker will love hitting the rapids on either tire tubes or rubber boats. Your choice.

• 4x4 your way up

Fear factor: 6

Imagine exploring the Drakensberg via trails on a 4x4!

It's scenic in summer, but imagine what it looks like in winter with frost and the crisp clean air. Mikes Pass at Cathedral Peak allows you to experience the Drakensberg in all its glory.

A photographers' paradise.

• Find your white horse

Fear factor: 6

Unless you've never ridden a horse before, there's nothing to really be afraid of. When you are riding, picture yourself a dashing hero on your way to save a damsel in distress.

Or ladies, you can be the one doing the saving. It happens.

Before you go for your ride, remember to pack in a few extra clothes. Winter doesn't let you off the hook very easily as far as the chilly factor is concerned.

Cape Town:

Cape Town is also an adventure paradise with so many things to see and do. If you do plan on taking a trip down to the Mother City, keep these activities in mind for a spectacular adventurous winter vacation.

• Have an air adventure

Fear factor: 9

Now when it comes to adventure in the air, the sky is the limit. Literally.

There's skydiving, hang-gliding and paragliding - and each offer some of the best views in the world. If you'd prefer to stay inside an aircraft, be whirled and twirled above the Winelands as part of an aerobatic display.

• Get friendly with a Great White

Fear factor: 10

If there are people out there crazy enough to go shark cage diving, you have more guts than I do. That's why I gave this a ten on the fear factor scale. I may be wrong.

Still, coming face to face with one of the greatest predators of the deep blue sea has to be an adventure on its own.

Even if you are in a cage.

• Be a passenger on a jet flight

Fear factor: 9

Do you remember the TV show JAG? Incredibly hot air pilots making twirls and nauseating swoops in the air. Now this is Cape Town's version. And you can be a part of it.

You will literally be living out your Top Gun fantasy!

This is definitely not for the fainthearted especially considering the super sonic speeds you will be travelling at. Don't worry, if you're a little frightened before hand, it is compulsory to go through a bit of training with the experts.

There you have it. If you have the guts on your next vacation, you will melt those winter blues away.

Remember, Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the conquest of it.

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