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Welcome to South Africa, land of endless coastlines, pounding surf, wild and unspoilt landscapes, rich cultures and a multitude of action activities to discover, it’s a land just waiting to be explored.
South Africa is often described as ‘the world in one country’ and it really is just that, from desert dreamscapes to tropical forests, there are very few vistas that this country doesn’t boast.  And the best way to uncover all the mysteries South Africa has to offer is on an overland adventure trip with us, The Big Purple Truck, cruising through an ever-changing environment and stopping to sample the best in wildlife, beaches, nature and nightlife along the way.

On our trips, we offer a huge range of activities for everyone from adrenalin junkies to beach bums and there is always something to keep everyone entertained and best of all, our tours are great value for money and the easiest and most affordable way to see South Africa.

Tour with The Big Purple Truck and experience all the wonders of the South African coastline.  We explore the Garden Route, Sunshine Coast, Wild Coast and South Coast between Cape Town and Durban, giving you the opportunity to surf, scuba dive, sunbathe, abseil, horse ride, quad bike, sky dive, bungy jump, gorge swing, sea kayak, paraglide, shark dive, view big game, hike, mountain bike and much much more.

What we do..
 

Surfing

Our trips are the perfect place for beginners and pros alike.  Learn to surf with qualified instructors in waves that are suited to your standard.  Experienced surfers will get a wealth of knowledge of local spots from skilled surf guides.
   
Scuba Diving
Qualified Open Water divers can explore amazing, world famous marine environments and complete their Advanced dive course en route. 
 
Sand Boarding
Sand board stunning dunes along the coast.
 
 
Abseiling
Descend cascading waterfalls and breathtaking gorges and cliffs.
 
Horse riding
Pound the beaches and forest on your trusty steed.
 
Paragliding
Cruise thermals on a tandem paraglide.
 
 
Sea Kayak
Paddle amongst dolphins and whales.
 
 
Crocodile Cage Dive
Come face to face with giant Nile crocs.
 
 
Whale Watching
View majestic Southern Right Whales in their natural habitat.
 
Flying Fox
Slide along a cable 160m above the ground, the wildest foofy slide of them all.
 
Cultural Experiences
Learn about South Africa’s people and traditions with a variety of cultural activities.
 
And Relax
Lie on beautiful beaches and work on your tan!
 
 
Quad Biking
Burn up the bush on high-powered quad bikes.
 
 
Bungy Jumping
Throw yourself off the world’s highest bungy at Bloukrans Bridge.
 
Sky diving
Jump out of a plane in the world’s most scenic drop zones.
 
Gorge Swing
Soar on the highest gorge swing in the world.
 
 
Great White Shark Viewing
From the boat or a cage, get up close and personal with these incredible creatures.
 
Cheetah Experience
Snuggle up for pictures with a gorgeous cheetah cub.
 
Drumming Workshop
Feel the beat of Africa with drumming lessons from locals.
 
Canopy Tours
Discover the forest canopy as you glide from tree to tree.
 
Game Viewing
Spot South Africa’s famous wildlife on game drives through National Parks.
   
And Relax..
 

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