So, we're nearly at the end of the first month of 2022 and maybe not all of our New Year's Resolutions are quite sticking. But, if there is one New Year's Resolution that you should keep up throughout the year, it should be to try something new. Be curious and courageous, and explore all that life has to offer!
You can achieve this resolution with the help of our gift guide packed full of all the exciting new activities on offer this year. Whether it’s a belated Christmas, birthday, anniversary or ‘just because’ kind of gift, we’ve got you covered.
From swimming with sea life to tasting new foods and wines, you are sure to find something new and exciting to spice up the new year!
Shark Cage Dive in Gansbaai – R1,750
Let your loved one kick off this year by ticking something off the bucket list – shark cage diving. This experience ain’t for the faint hearted, we’ll tell you that for nothing!
In the 100% guaranteed safe cage, divers will immerse themselves in the mind-boggling underwater world and get to see sharks in their natural habitat. There’s nothing quite like the thrilling experience of meeting these magnificent beasts up close and personal, so why not go for it?
For a waterborne experience like no other, gift the Shark Cage dive in Gansbaai to somebody who needs to get out there and experience something new!
Swimming with Seals in Plettenberg Bay – R895
If sharks aren’t the one, why not go for something a little less cold-blooded and try this Swimming with Seals experience in Plettenberg Bay? Who can resist the chance to splash around with these adorable little things!
Off the Garden Route coast, the waters are packed with wildlife and are safe to explore. Grab a snorkel and some flippers and dive right in to the world of Cape fur seals. The seals are curious and playful, so divers can expect to interact closely with these wonderful animals, making for an unforgettable experience.
Treat somebody close to you to this amazingly unique diving experience so that they can try something new!
Plettenberg Bay Canyoning and Zip Line Experience – R940
For those who need an on-land adventure, the Canyoning and Zip Line Experience in Plettenberg Bay makes a great gift.
Go on an adventure like no other along the breath-taking mountains and rivers of the Garden Route. Get to grips with scrambling and abseiling amidst stunning waterfalls and enjoy a super exciting zip line across the natural river gorge.
Surprise someone you love with the gift of adventure and push them to try a new and exciting experience!
Hoedspruit 30 Minute Microlight Flight – R1,700
This one’s another bucket list item! Show somebody you care and gift them this awesome flying experience. This truly is safari like no other as you soar through the sky with a bird’s eye view of the scenery.
This experience is any safari-lover's dream as you can see so much more all at once up in the air. Keep an eye out for buffalos, elephants, rhinos, hippos and giraffes. Some flight-goers in the past have even reported spotting lions and leopards on rare occasions!
So, for somebody who loves animals and would be interested in an alternative style of safari, gift them this unforgettable flight experience!
Hazyview Elephant Ride and Interaction Experience – R1,365
If you’re looking to get more up close and personal with the magnificent creatures of the iconic safari scene, then why not give this Elephant Ride and Interaction Experience a try?
You don’t get much closer to an elephant than this! Participants get to ride along the back of an elephant through the stunning landscapes of Hazyview accompanied by a professional elephant handler. You will also get the chance to feed and interact with the gentle beasts, making for a truly memorable experience.
Treat this exciting elephant interaction experience to somebody who is mad on animal adventures!
Half Day Horse Trail with Lunch and Wine Tasting – R1,550
For all of the foodies out there, here’s a super unique lunch and wine tasting experience, on horseback!
Riders will enjoy a relaxing hack on horseback through the beautiful fynbos, forests and the Salt River accompanied by an experienced guide. They will ride to a vineyard to stop for a delicious tapas lunch and wine tasting, before jumping back on the horses to ride along the stunning trail of the Tsitsikamma mountain range.
So, treat your loved one to this fantastic gift experience of good views, good wine, good food and good vibes!
Knysna Lagoon Oyster Tour Cruise – R800
For sea food lovers or those keen to challenge their taste buds, the Knysna Lagoon Oyster Tour might be the ticket!
Enjoy a stunning cruise along the Knysna Lagoon whilst sampling the freshest oysters you’ll ever have the pleasure of tasting. The oysters will be expertly paired with exquisite local white wines and as you take in the breath-taking views, you will be taught all about the delicacies.
This Oyster Cruise makes the perfect gift for anybody wanting to try something completely new!
Constantia Wine Tour and Braai Lunch – R1,550
Oysters are an acquired taste, but everybody loves braai! This wonderful wine tour in Cape Town certainly has it all, from great wine, to great braai and great music.
Explore the lively wine-producing town of Constantia on this unbeatable wine tour. Tour goers will get to try a wide variety of delicious local wines before getting treated to a tasty and traditional braai lunch. Enjoy various live music performances that really encapsulate the joyous and colourful atmosphere of Constantia as you sip on delicate wines and dance the day away!
This gift experience is so much more than a simple wine tasting, so treat someone you care about to a day out they will never forget!
Thank you for reading!
If you are still looking for something new and exciting to try or a gift sure to blow any recipient away, have a browse of our full range of experience gifts here.
