A developing nation with a unique geography, the best outdoors adventures sports in Nambia are surfing, kitesurfing, and sandboarding and, of course, safaris. Ziplining, caving, and river canoe and raft trips in Nambia are also excellent ways to experience this country of extremes.

Remote and seldom visited, this archipelago of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Senegal has unique volcanic formations, one humungous volcano, and one of the most beautiful reefs in the world.

Johannesburg is better known for crime than tourism, but there are some excellent opportunities there for outdoors activities, wildlife viewing, and anthropological studies.

With more than 25 beaches and numerous mountains nearby and one of the most complex and unique ecosystems in the world, Cape Town offers a wide variety water, land, and eco adventures.

Zimbabwe is a first-class destination for adventure travel, especially for wildlife viewing in its many national parks, the most popular of which are Mana Pools National Park, Victoria Falls National Park, and Hwange National Park.

From sea level to the the second highest peak in Africa, Kenya is a land of variety. Although best known for ‘Big 5′ safaris, Kenya also has climbing, trekking, whitewater rafting, surfing, sailing, and more.