South Africans love to play in the water and if you visit our coasts at any time of the year you are guaranteed to see surfers, fishermen and yachters and others doing what they do best.

Each year South Africa plays hosts to major world water events such as the gruelling Dusi Canoe Marathon. There are many water activities to enjoy in South Africa. Some of the popular ones include river rafting, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking and fishing.

	Board Surfing The best-known board surfing spots are around Cape Town, Durban, Jeffreys Bay and East London, but there are loads of great, virtually un-surfed waves elsewhere. » More Info
	Fishing Frenzy South Africa’s oceans include some 1600 different species of fish, making this country a fishing paradise. » More Info
	Swimming in South Africa Swimming is one sport where South Africa’s world dominance is unquestionable and if we drop names you will understand why. » More Info
	Surf’s Up Whether it’s the Supertubes in Jeffrey’s Bay, the rugged beauties of the Wild Coast or a gentle swell off The Bluff in Durban, surfing is a favourite pastime for South Africans who love nothing more than taking on the ocean waves. » More Info
	Unusual Places to Get Wet South Africa boasts incredibly good weather, gorgeous scenery and fantastic beaches. The country not only has wonderful oceans to swim in, but there are also rock pools, freshwater streams, and natural lakes on offer. » More Info
	Beach Party – City Style Sand, surf and sun – all without the hassle of high tides, shark warnings and rowdy seas. In fact, the only rowdiness you’ll experience at Springbreak – the annual Sun City beach festival held in September – is the kind you ask for: rock concerts, extreme sports, wild parties and bustling crowds. » More Info
	River Rafting in South Africa Washing Machine, Thrombosis Gorge, Entrance Examination. If these rapids’ names don’t thrill you, the deafening thunder and boiling spray as you approach a torrential cascade certainly will. Or slow everything down and quietly paddle along deep pools where there is always the promise of sighting a fish eagle in search of its lunch. Welcome to rafting trails on South Africa’s Big 5 Rivers; where there is always an adrenaline pumping, white water power-rush or a tranquil paddle. » More Info
	Paradise at the Dolphin Coast Foreign visitors are discovering the treasures of KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast, turning it into an international holiday playground. This 80km stretch of balmy subtropical paradise just north of Durban is a mixture of pristine coastal forest, quiet villages, world-class golf estates, sophisticated tourist attractions, endless beaches and fascinating history. » More Info
	Fly-fishing for Rainbows South Africa offers fly-fishing of world standard. Moreover, its rivers are pristine, fish plentiful and streams and still waters not as overcrowded as other fly-fishing meccas. Here the waters and locations are as wild as they always were. » More Info