If you are planning a trip to South Africa for the Football World Cup Finals 2010

If you are planning a trip to South Africa for the Football World Cup Finals 2010, there are plenty of things to see and do to make the most of your trip.

*Swim with penguins
Swim with penguins on the Cape Peninsula next to the main penguin colony near Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy a great view of the penguins from the specially constructed boardwalk which has been erected around the dunes.

*Ride on an Ostrich
Oudtshoorn, in the Karoo is home to hundreds of ostrich farms, where the more adventurous try ostrich riding. Amateurs can try their luck riding an ostrich in the desert area of Oudtshoorn. Strangely enough, as well as riding ostriches in this area of South Africa, you can also try some delicious ostrich recipes, including ostrich steaks and ostrich pate.

*Dive with Sharks
If you want to do something adventurous on holiday, swim with Great White Sharks in South Africa. Cage diving will provide you with an incredible adrenalin rush, and is fast becoming one of the most popular adventure sports in South Africa. Shark Alley is situated just a couple of hours drive from Cape Town in Gansbaal.

*A trip to Robben Island South Africa
No trip to South Africa is complete without a tour of Robben Island, Cape Town. This former penal colony was home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years of his life, and the tour guides are usually ex-prisoners from Robben Island who will explain the history of Robben Island. A trip to Robben Island is a unique tour, and gives you the chance to hear first-hand how life on the island was.

*Elephant Safari South Africa
Typically more temperamental than the Indian elephant, the African elephant is not normally ridden by tourists. Several lodges in South Africa now offer visitors the unique chance to ride an African elephant. Visit either Camp Jabulani, in Mpumalanga Province, Addo National Park or the Elephant Sanctuary.

*walk on the wild side South Africa
Situated in South Africa´s Eastern cape region, you will find some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Drive up to the Eastern Cape region, and enjoy the isolated beaches and natural waterfalls and forests on foot. You can enjoy 5 day walking tours of South Africa, including overnight stays in shacks on the beach.