ACTIVITIES IN AFRICA

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Discounts are available on a range activities in Africa, if they are purchased using the Gap Year cashplus card. To ensure you receive your discount entitlement, be sure to use the links and phone numbers on this page and quote "Gap Year Card" if necessary.

Companies in this section:
Knysna Elephant Park
Ocean Blue Adventure
Salty Crax Backpackers / Surfers Lodge
Skydive Mossel Bay
Downhill Adventures
Alpine Rafting Company
Scuba Shack
Pro Divers




insurance transport activities travel products & kit hostels overlanding & tours
Africa
 
KNYSNA ELEPHANT PARK
Knysna - Garden Route, South Africa
Be touched by an elephant tour
10% off the 'be touched by an elephant tour'. Tours depart every 1/2 an hour and do not require a booking.
10% off an elephant ride or walk. Booking is essentail and can be done via e-mail or telephone: info@knysnaelephantpark.co.za or +27(0)44 5327732
FREE ELEPHANT RIDE
Every 50th Gap Year cardholder that visits will receive a FREE ELEPHANT RIDE worth R495 (ZAR). Email info@knysnaelephantpark.co.za or call +27(0)44 5327732 and remember to quote Gap Year Card.
OCEAN BLUE ADVENTURE
Adventure Tours & Activites
Whale / Dolphin Watching Adventure Tour
10% off the Whale / Dolphin Watching Adventure Tour. Book by phone or in person and quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No further offer or discounts apply. Call +27 (0) 44 533 5083
Sea Kayaking Adventure Tours
10% off the Whale / Dolphin Watching Adventure Tour. Book by phone or in person and quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No further offer or discounts apply. Call +27 (0) 44 533 5083
SALTY CRAX BACKPACKERS / SURFERS LODGE
Extreme Packages
6 Day Extreme Sports Package
10% off the 6 Day Extreme Sports Package. Call +27 21 556 9369 or email info@saltycrax.com. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
3 Day Kitesurfing Lessons Package
10% off the 3 Day Kitesurfing Lessons Package. Call +27 21 556 9369 or email info@saltycrax.com. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
SKYDIVE MOSSEL BAY
Skydive Activities
Tandem Skydive
10% off a Tandem Skydive if you book direct. Call +27 (0)82 824 8599 or email henk@skydivemosselbay.com. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Training Course Package - including 1st jump
10% off the Training Course Package - including 1st jump if you book direct. Call +27 (0)82 824 8599 or email henk@skydivemosselbay.com. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Training Course Package of 3 jumps
10% off the Training Course Package of 3 jumps if you book direct. Call +27 (0)82 824 8599 or email henk@skydivemosselbay.com. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Training Course Package of 9 jumps
10% off the Training Course Package of 9 jumps if you book direct. Call +27 (0)82 824 8599 or email henk@skydivemosselbay.com. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Training Course Full Package of 27 jumps
10% off the Training Course Full Package of 27 jumps if you book direct. Call +27 (0)82 824 8599 or email henk@skydivemosselbay.com. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
DOWNHILL ADVENTURES
Activities in South Africa
Full Day Sand Boarding
10% off Sand Boarding at Atlantis Dunes Nature Reserve. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Half Day Sand Boarding
10% off Sand Boarding at Atlantis Dunes Nature Reserve. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Table Mountain Biking - Double Descent
10% off Excellent Biking for all levels on one of the World's most famous and scenic landmarks. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Cape Point & Winelands Biking Tour
10% off the Cape Point & Winelands Biking Tour. Visit the penguins, cycle through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cliff Top Hike, lunch on a deserted beach followed by wine tasting at the finest wine estates of the Cape. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Tokai Forest Mountain Biking
10% off Tokai Forest Mountain Biking. Amazing single track mountain biking through the forest and mountains above Constantia. For serious Bikers. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Full & Half Day Surfing Lessons
10% off Surf Lessons. Learn or improve your surfing at beautiful shark fre beaches with our expert guides. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Sand Board & Quad Biking Combo
10% off Sand Board & Quad Biking Combo. The perfect adventure combination of 2 great adventure activities in the scenic west coast of South Africa just half an hour out of Cape Town. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Sand Board & Skydive Combo
10% off Sand Board & Skydive Combo. The perfect adventure combination of 2 great adventure activities in the scenic west coast of South Africa just half an hour out of Cape Town. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Sand Board & Surfing Combo
10% off Sand Board & Surfing Combo. The perfect adventure combination of 2 great adventure activities in the scenic west coast of South Africa just half an hour out of Cape Town. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Great White Shark Cage Diving
10% off the Great White Shark Cage Diving. This has got to be on your list of activities to do during your stay in South Africa - the ULTIMATE adventure - diving with one of the most incredible species on the planet. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Tandem Sky Diving
10% off the Tandem Skydiving. A 30 second free fall with Table Mountain and the coast line of Cape Town in the background - adventure doesn't get any bigger than this. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Table Mountain Abseiling
10% off the Table Mountain Abseiling. Step off one of the landmarks of Africa with the world's highest commercial abseil. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Table Mountain Biking & Abseiling Combo
10% off the Table Mountain Biking & Abseiling Combo. Step off one of the landmarks of Africa with the world's highest commercial abseil. Email info@downhilladventures.com, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
ALPINE RAFTING COMPANY
Multi Day Trips
Africa: Mount Kenya Trek, Rafting & Safari Expedition
10% off the Africa: Mount Kennya Trek, Rafting & Safari Expedition. Call 1-888-599-5299 or email info@alpinerafting.com. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
SCUBA SHACK
Scuba Shack Diving Courses
Scuba Diving Courses
10% off Scuba Diving Courses. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Discover Scuba - Resort Course
10% off Discover Scuba - Resort Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Open Water Course
10% off Open Water Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Refresher Course
10% off Refresher Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Advanced Open Water Course
10% off Advanced Open Water Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Rescue Course & EFR
10% off Resuce Course & EFR. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Master Scuba Diver Rating
10% off Master Scuba Diver Rating. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Become a Divemaster
10% off Become a Divemaster. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Career Development Courses
10% off Career Development Courses. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Speciality Courses
Under Water Naturalist Speciality Course
10% off Under Water Naturalist Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Night Dive Specialty Course
10% Night Dive Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Search and Recovery Specialty Course
10% off Search and Recovery Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Boat Diver Specialty Course
10% off Boat Diver Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Underwater Photography Specialty Course
10% off Underwater Photography Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Wreck Diver Specialty Course
10% off Wreck Diver Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course
10% off Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Enriched Air Diver Specialty Course
10% off Enriched Air Diver Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Deep Diver Specialty Course
10% off Deep Diver Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Under Water Navigation Specialty Course
10% off Under Water Navigation Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Shark Awareness Specialty Course
10% off Shark Awareness Specialty Course. Call +27.(0)21.785.6742, email info@scubashack.co.za or book online following the further information link. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Boat Dives
1 Boat Dive
10% off 1 Boat Dive. Email info@scubashack.co.za, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Email info@scubashack.co.za
1 Boat Dive Plus Full Equipment
10% off 1 Boat Dive Plus Full Equipment. Email info@scubashack.co.za, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Email info@scubashack.co.za
1 Boat Dive Plus Cylinder and Weights
10% off 1 Boat Dive Plus Cylinder & Weights. Email info@scubashack.co.za, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Email info@scubashack.co.za
Shore Dives
1 Shore Dive
10% off 1 Shore Dive. Email info@scubashack.co.za, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Email info@scubashack.co.za
1 Shore Dive Plus Full Equipment Rental
10% off 1 Shore Dive Plus Full Equipment Rental. Email info@scubashack.co.za, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Email info@scubashack.co.za
1 Shore Dive Plus Cylinder and Weights
10% off 1 Shore Dive Plus Cylinder & Weights. Email info@scubashack.co.za, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Email info@scubashack.co.za
Snorkelling
Snorkeling With Seals
10% off Snorkelling With Seals. Email info@scubashack.co.za, remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Email info@scubashack.co.za
PRO DIVERS
Diving Courses
PADI Resort Diver Course
10% off PADI Resort Diver Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
PADI Scuba Diver Course
10% off PADI Scuba Diver Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
PADI Open Water Diver Course
10% off PADI Open Water Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
National Geographic Dive Course Instructor Course
10% off National Geographic Dive Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
PADI Adventure and Advanced Open Water Course
10% off PADI Adventure & Advance Open Water Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Emergency First Response - Primary & Secondary Care Course
10% off Emergency First Response - Primary & Secondary Care Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
PADI Rescue Diver Course
10% off PADI Rescue Diver Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
PADI Specialty Courses
10% off PADI Specialty Courses. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
For the KIDS Dive Courses
10% off For the KIDS Dive Courses. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
PADI Dive Master Course
10% off PADI Dive Master Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Assistant Instructor Course
10% off Assistant Instructor Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Instructor Development Course (IDC)
10% off Instructor Development Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Open Water Scuba Instructor Course
10% off Open Water Scuba Instructor Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
EFR & Care for Children Instructor Course
10% off EFR & Care for Children Instructor Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Specialty Instructor Course
10% off Specialty Instructor Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep (MSDT) Course
10% off Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep (MSDT) Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
IDC Staff Instructor Course
10% off IDC Staff Instructor Course. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Dive Packages
SCUBADRENALIN Package
10% off SCUBADRENALIN Package. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Scuba Storm - 4 Day Package
Scuba Storm - 4 Day Package. Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.
Shark Diving
GREAT WHITE SHARK CAGE DIVING
10% off GREAT WHITE SHARK CAGE DIVING . Call +27 21 433 0472 or +27 82 934 8372, email info@prodivers.co.za or follow the further info link and fill out the online enquiry form. Remember to quote "Gap Year Card" to receive your discount. No other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer.


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