Team building operators
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Adventure training programs
Adventure community projects
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| SABA Online
SABA is the governing body of bodyboarding in South Africa. We are a non-profit organisation operating for the aim of developing and nurturing new bodyboarding talent, as well as providing rules and structure to contests from club level to national level.
SABA is an affiliate member of Surfing South Africa (SSA), which in turn is a member of the International Surfing Association (ISA).
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| AMA
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AMA Rider is a mountain bike advocacy organisation aimed at improving
mountain bike opportunities on the African continent..
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| African Paddling Association (APA)
African Paddling Association (APA) was formed in 1988 to represent the commercial paddling industry in Southern Africa – guides, operators and other interested parties. Membership is voluntary and all members sign a code of conduct relating to good practice in terms of safety and environmental impact. Members are subject to a disciplinary procedure in the case of complaints. The APA’s main functions are to oversee the training and certification of paddling guides and their swiftwater qualification is internationally benchmarked through the International Rafting Federation (IRF). In addition, they make recommendations regarding safety and good practice and liaise between the industry and the various stakeholders in government, conservation organisations, etc.
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| Adventure Recreation Association (ARA)
A voluntary independent non-political non-governmental body, which provides a service to the Outdoor Recreation and Outdoor Learning Industry without profit. Its objective is to advance the education of the public in and through professional outdoor learning programmes for personal and social development opportunities.
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Balloon & Airship Federation of South Africa (BAFSA)
The official representative body for all balloonists in South Africa. It is linked into the Aero Club of South Africa as well as the Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa. BAFSA is the organiser of the annual South African Hot Air Balloon Championships which takes place in May in the Eastern Free State town of Bethlehem. BAFSA encourages contact with all aviators and interested parties and provides information on training and training organisations.
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Die Voortrekkers
Die Voortrekkers het 'n nasionale veldtog geloods en 'n SMS-diens geregistreer om te help geld insamel vir bogenoemde. Vir 'n donasie van R5 kan u die woord Erfenis sms na 36196. Ons is ook besig met 'n landwye pamfletverspreidings-veldtog om persone / instansies te werf om geld te skenk of fondse te help insamel om te help met die boukoste van die Erfenissentrum.
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Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA)
A non-profit organisation that aims to promote a culture of professional guiding based on a strong ethical, well-informed, safety-conscious approach to provide the visitor to the African bush with a pleasant and memorable experience.
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Great White Shark Protection Foundation (GWSPF)
In recent years the activities undertaken by shark diving and viewing operators in and around the Cape Coastal waters have been conducted in a safe manner. Operators also conduct their operations in compliance with the Marine and Coastal Management drafted code of conduct, adhering to the ultimate safety regulations for both operators, client and the Great White Shark species.
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Green Flag Hiking Accredited Flag
You can be assured of...
- well-maintained trail markers, a good map and is safe to hike;
- a trustworthy description of the trail environment (pristine or rural);
- a correct list of accommodation facilities;
- an objective rating of the difficulty level (on a scale of 1 to 10); and
- a sound nature conservation maintenance record..
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International Game Fish Association (IGFA)
A not-for-profit organisation committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.
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International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO)
Dedicated to make kiteboarding accessible and safe to all, thanks to its qualified instructors, affiliated centres and publications.
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Microlight Association of South Africa (MISASA)
MISASA has its head office based at Rand Airport - Germiston and represents the microlight section of the Aero Club of South Africa which is responsible for all matters relating to sport aviation in South Africa.
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Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA)
MCSA offers mountaineering, climbing and hiking opportunities to its members and is involved in mountain search and rescue, training, conservation and procuring access rights in mountain areas. The MCSA was founded in 1891 and is one of only two African mountain clubs affiliated to the world mountaineering body, the UIAA.
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Parachute Association of South Africa (PASA)
Aims to foster, develop and facilitate sport parachuting in all its facets, within South Africa, in the safest and most progressive manner, on behalf of its members. Its 21 affiliated members offer static line training, accelerated freefall training, tandem skydives and demonstration jumps.
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South African Boat Based Whale Watching Association (SABBWWA)
Affiliated and operating under the umbrella of COMET Corporation (Coastal & Marine Eco-Tourism Corporation), SABBWWA serves as the controlling body to ensure compliance and Best Practice in the Whale Watching industry. Further details are available on the COMET website under South African activities.
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South African Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association
SAHPA aims to promote, protect and administer free flying in South Africa. SAHPA ensures self-regulation and provides a safety-oriented licensing system, which allows for minimum standards of competency. SAHPA is the only entity that can issue hang gliding, paragliding or powered paragliding licences which are internationally recognised and accepted through Aero Club and FAI affiliation.
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South African Mountaineering Development and Training Programme (MDT)
MDT was developed to establish and maintain nationally recognised skills and training standards for the many clubs, organisations and individuals active in mountaineering-related activities. Mission: To develop and maintain nationally and internationally recognised training standards for organisations and individuals active in mountaineering-related activities.
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Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA)
SATSA is an organisation of tourism service providers, whose members are committed to providing the best in tourism experience for visitors to Southern Africa and to domestic tourists. This is achieved by offering credible and quality service of the highest standards at all times.
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Surfing South Africa (SSA)
SSA is recognised by the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and Sport and Recreation South Africa as the governing body for surfing in South Africa. SSA is a founder member of the International Surfing Association, the world’s governing authority for surfing.
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The African Sea Kayak Society (TASKS)
TASKS is a sponsored forum for all sea paddlers in Africa and elsewhere. Interested persons can register online as friends of the society at no cost at all. Both recreational as well as commercial members can use the forum to raise opinions, ask questions, advertise events and promote their services. The society promotes goodwill amongst all paddlers and consults in respect of safety, training and guide training.
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The Horse Society of Gauteng (THS)
The governing body of competitive Equestrian Sport in its region for the disciplines of Dressage, Driving, Equitation, Eventing, Showing, Showjumping and Vaulting. Previously known as the Transvaal Horse Society, THS falls under the South African National Equestrian Federation (SANEF), which formulates the rules and codes of practice for competitors and officials. SANEF, in turn, falls under the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), which governs the sport internationally.
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The Soaring Society of South Africa
The SSSA is the legal body to which you must belong as stipulated in law by the CAA for the persuance of the sport & recreation of soaring / gliding in South Africa.
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Wild Trout Association (WTA)
The WTA arranges fly fishing for wild rainbow and brown trout as well as smallmouth yellowfish on more than 350 km of running water in the Highlands of the Eastern Cape. The geographical and administrative centre of the sport-fishery is in the historical village of Rhodes.
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| Cape Town Tourism
Cape Town Tourism offers one-stop information and reservation services, as well as a wide range of auxiliary services through its network of 18 Visitor Information Centres across the Metropole of Cape Town. You can make reservations at no extra charge for accommodation, tours, car hire and National Parks.
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| Club Mykonos
Club Mykonos offers fun under the West Coast Sun. Only 60 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, it offers magnificent views over the Langebaan Lagoon with entertainment and relaxation synonymous to a mediterranean lifestyle. Activities on offer include: power boating, jet skiing, sailing, boat trips and watersports.
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| Safari and Tourism Insurance Brokers (SATIB)
SATIB provide risk solutions to the adventure tourism, hospitality and wildlife industries throughout Africa. SATIB offers a wide range of insurance protection and provides expert risk management advice, prompt claims settlement and efficient service, backed by our knowledge of the industry.
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| Suzuki South Africa
Suzuki South Africa recognises that we have a great country to explore, live and play in. We want to share this vision with you and have established a network of partners that offer you a unique opportunity to get out there and enjoy the outdoors using our range of quad bikes. Some of our partners are listed in this adventure guide, or go to www.suzukisa.co.za to view our complete list of partners. Suzuki – Way of Life!
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Welcome to
Wikipedia sums it up: ?An adventure is an activity that comprises risky, dangerous, or uncertain experiences that are undertaken at least in part for the sake of physical or emotional excitement.?
You now have in front of you - the definitive guide to the best adventures in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. This edition is considered the most comprehensive guide of its kind in the Southern African adventure travel industry. It features over 100 types of adventures offered by over 350 operators. It is safe to say, if you can?t find it in Dirty Boots it?s probably not worth finding! If you are a first-time adventure enthusiast or an extreme adventurer, there will be something for you in Dirty Boots. Choose from a range of activities: from stargazing to ice climbing to hiking to white water kayaking. Of course, there?s also everything in between! In fact, there?s something for every type of person, from the seriously laid back to the serious adrenalin seeking junkie. Dirty Boots is also a very useful tool for travel consultants, teambuilding organisers and corporate secretaries as it offers creative solutions for entertaining small or large groups of people. Our advice to those who want to get the most out of this guide is to act on your gut feeling! Simply pick up the phone and immediately call to reserve the first adventure that takes your fancy. It?s a sure way of becoming the ?been there, done that? person you know you want to be. And remember, tell them you found it in Dirty Boots. Thank you to all the operators who feature in this guide. Your support makes everything possible.
Blue skies, White water, Big surf, Warm rock,
Lots of snow... and Dirty Boots!
We wish you many great adventures.
Johan & Esna
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