7 Best Countries for Adventure Sports

South Africa

Be it the gilded grasslands of Botswana’s Okavango Delta or the dazzling Mediterranean shoreline of Tunisia, Africa has a hoard of adventure activities on offer. As wide and varied it is geographically, it offers limitless prospects for adventure travel of all kinds - from diving and rafting, whitewater to mountain-climbing and trekking.

For some reason however, adventure in south africa equates with Safari Travel. It is the best-known area for safari in the country is Eastern Transvaal. It is an uninterrupted stretch of pampas lengthening for approximately 400 miles along South Africa's northeastern border.

South Africa's small parks have activities on offer and attractions unique to their particular region. In Natal you will find parks of the Drakensberg Mountains that tender opportunities to trekkers, climbers and birdwatchers. Royal Natal National Park and the Natal Drakensberg Park are similar places filled with fun and excitement.

Also in Natal you will find a cluster reserves, including Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park. These comprise of a lovely territory of savanna and jungle. Hluhluwe Umfolozi is known for large numbers of rhino and Nyala.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is well-known for its volcanic landscape and great adventure sports. Rafting on the white waters of Ayung and Unda rivers or even snorkeling, ocean rating or racing in the boats at jet speed; you dream it and Bali has it on offer.

Nepal

Nepal is a big name as far as mountain climbing goes. After all it is home to the world's uppermost peak Mount Everest. But that is not the only place in Nepal where travelers go to. Nepal has got a lot more to offer than mighty Everest and its adjoining peaks. This Himalayan kingdom also offers challenges in form of Annapurna trek, paragliding, wildlife jungle safaris and rafting.

The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The Reef is magnificent as there are tremendous opportunities to snorkel, scuba dive and surf. The marine life here is mind boggling and it is a perfect place to body surf and kite surf. The regions most popular destinations are the Whitsunday Islands including Hamilton Island, Port Douglas and Cairns.

Croatia

This is a famous rafting destination. It has Grade 3 and 4 rafting and kayaking available on rivers. The surge through lush forest and sea kayaking on the coast are some of the perfect places to paddle. If you are out here to try something different then you can opt for a lunge into the Adriatic's necropolis of vessels or clamber limestone cliffs or even sail between 1200 islands for that matter.

Scottish Highlands, Scotland

These highlands are dream destinations for mountain bikers and hikers. The lochs around the castles, Highland Cows and violet heather in the dreamy Scottish Highlands are spectacular picturesque places to experience the beauty of the country. You can also set off north on the West Highland Way from Glasgow to Fort William or discover Scotland’s foremost national park- Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.

Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada

Few cities in the world our blessed with great geographical location. Very few have close proximity to an ocean, rivers, lakes, and mountains, and even fewer can have residents and visitors with activities such as climbing, kayaking, hiking, backpacking and several other exciting and fun filled activities.

Upcoming Adventure Sports Destination:

India: India is one of the upcoming Adventure Destinations in the world which is ready to make an effect in the near future. Many adventure sports await the trekking enthusiast in India. Indian mountain ranges offer marvellous & enthralling trekking routes. In the gigantic arena of the Indian Himalayas & Karakorams, there are unbounded opportunities for trekking, river rafting, skiing, and mountaineering tours. Between this tempting amphitheatres, the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, occupy the innermost place, which is the favourite destinations for most of the trekkers. The thrill of absolute adventure tours in India is amidst the world’s most stunning places.

School Kids and Adventure

Schools can be demanding; even stressful. But do teachers take notice? Even parents pressurize their children to work harder than usual and the consequences are that quiet a few at a very early age have spectacles or suffer from depression. And that is the case with most of the kids these days.
You may ask does life revolve at books, home work and tuitions? No, there is a
dventure, its thrill and the freshness it spreads. There are several Adventure Tourism companies that bring this newness in the life of school kids. Seasonal adventure camps or day picnics are organized by them. These camps are filled with several activities.

If the adventure camp is organized in a hilly region it might have rock climbing, rappelling and Trekking as the major activities. If the camp is at a sea side then there chances you might get to try out water sports; Scuba Diving, snorkeling, motor boats, Kayaks and what not. If your school has organized your camp near snow clad mountain tops you might as well ski a little. Yes there is no dearth of adventure activities and organizations who have taken to organizing adventure camps for school kids.
Generally adventure camps are designed for the tough and experienced. But adventure tourism companies these days are made for the kids keeping their temperament in mind. When I say this, it means kids state of mind is kept in mind while organizing such tours. Expect some talk sessions with kids, meals together with kids, games that get them cracking up with laughter or even normal interactions which boosts their self esteem of the kids.

Not only are these adventure camps good as outings but they also serve several other purposes. If you are a teacher and knowing your students is an extremely important part of teaching them then adventure tours are the best place to discover them. If you’re a parent and see your kid drag his 5 kilo backpack to and fro school everyday and are worried about him, it is time you send him to an adventure camp. Because when he meets the same old friends and new ones in a surrounding different from the usual one, when he gets a chance to test his own skills and when he is able to let himself loose because there are no pressures of course work or examinations he will definitely bloom and become a confident person.

These adventure activities instill in kids a sense of responsibility. They also empower them and make them confident. Don’t be surprised if I say these adventure activities help kids become smarter. They take the hardships, become stronger. They perform tasks, sit around with friends and teachers and learn to open. Interactions in free surroundings really help children de stress them.
It is very important for schools to organize such tours from time to time that involve activities other than school work. It is equally important that kids show equal interest in extra curricular activities. For if it is not now in the prime of life that they see nature from its closest, they will probably be too old to realize the importance of it later on.