Although listed in every adrenalin-lovers’ brochure, abseiling is actually one of the safest of the so-called ‘extreme’ sports. This doesn’t make it any less exciting however – it’s almost impossible not to experience a rush when repelling down breath-taking cliff faces and waterfalls! No experience is required, although you do need a little courage to take that first ‘step’ over the edge. Cape Town (and surrounds) has some incredible abseiling venues, as you’d expect from the mountainous terrain of the region.