SPOOKY EXPERIENCES FOR HALLOWEEN

Looking for a spooky, scary, or thrilling experience day to celebrate Halloween? Experience Days has got you covered! 

If you are looking to get spooked for the Halloween season this year, these are the top 5 experience days we have selected just for you to try in South Africa.

If you are a fan of the supernatural, you will have been waiting for this time of the year to come around. So, get into your costumes, get into the Halloween spirit, and browse these scary experiences. 

This is a great opportunity for you to experience new things and to create great memories with your friends or family. Don’t miss out on these activities.

UNDERGROUND GHOST TOUR AT FORT WYNARD R 350

Looking for a spooky day out in Cape Town? Well, look no further! During this spooky guided tour, you’ll discover the paranormal secrets that lie underneath an 18th-century fort.

You will meet with your passionate guide, and they’ll lead you underneath a historic fort built over 200 years ago. There, you will have the opportunity to explore the most haunted part of the bunkers (such as the tunnels) all while learning all about the site’s history. 

You will also enter an abandoned underground museum and former interrogation chambers … if you have the guts to. If you make it out in time, you might even be able to get a drink in the ‘Sergeant’s Den’, and if you are not too scared to ask, you could gain a whole new perspective on the city’s past from your knowledgeable guide. Whether you’re a true believer or not, you’ll leave this tour with more than just a fright!

The Underground Ghost Tour at Fort Wynard is a thrilling, spooky day out for keen ghost hunters. Surprise a loved one with a unique Experience Days gift certificate today and never look back! 

A child ticket is also available, perfect for a family Halloween day out. Here is the product page  

TSITSIKAMMA WOODCUTTERS JOURNEY WITH LUNCH R 435 

Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour at the famous Storms River, with a delicious lunch included!

Discover the Plaatbos Nature Reserve’s deepest secrets, exploring the indigenous plants and the humongous Human Tree that guards the forest at night! You will depart from the Stormsriver offices and follow the elephant migratory route, passing Outeniqua yellowwood trees whilst learning about the history of the area and its the indigenous fauna and flora. 

When you reach the elephant trail, you will get the chance to pause at the river to relax and watch the authenticity of the forest, but remember to stay close to your guides, the forest is vast and getting lost at night is not ideal. Lucky for you next a 450-500 year old Hardpear tree known as the Forest Guard, or the Human Tree, is said to protect the forest at night - but the real question is will it protect you? 

The tour includes a light lunch of lasagne, salad, apple tart and hot drinks or juice down by the river. Finally, you will get to discover the history of the stone building built by the Duthie family from Knysna in 1841 that was used as a hunting lodge and meeting place for hunters. 

This off-road Tsitsikamma Forest Guided Tour with Lunch makes a unique spooky experience for nature lovers, or locals looking to discover more about the forest they call home during the spooky season of Halloween.

RAP JUMPING OR ABSEILING EXPERIENCE IN PRETORIA R500

If heights give you that adrenaline rush you require to have fun, luckily (or unluckily) for you, this abseiling or rap-jumping activity in Gauteng combines both incredible views with high-adrenaline adventure. Choose to either abseil down the cliff or be brave and take on the rap jump - running face-first towards the ground!

Arriving at the Gorge in Cullinan, you will have the chance to be strapped into the harness and given a safety briefing on the activity ahead. Fully trust your guides, because once you're over the edge... there's no going back! Abseiling involves a controlled rope descent using your feet against the rock face, whereas rap jumping (or rappelling) is forward-facing, making it more extreme and favoured by adrenaline junkies. Whichever one you choose; you're guaranteed to get spooked by the void that'll never be forgotten!

The Rap Jumping or Abseiling Experience in Pretoria is suitable for all ages, and makes a wonderfully spooky day out or a unique gift for thrill seekers.

HALF DAY TUBING AND SUP EXPERIENCE - STORMS RIVER R650

Intrepid individuals will love this half day tubing and SUP experience on the Storms River. Challenge yourself with a unique combination of water-level activities, as you explore the wild confined waterways and pristine forest of Tsitsikamma National Park.

The group will convene in Storms River Village before taking a scenic forest drive to the start point. Here, you’ll be kitted-out with wetsuits, helmets and—of course—your hard-wearing inflatable tubes. 

Suitably attired, you’ll clamber aboard your vessels and begin the journey with an upstream paddle followed by a short walk to the first calm pool. Next, you’ll swap your tubes for standup paddleboards and continue your journey towards an optional rock jump—not for the faint of heart! 

At this point, you can also try SUP handstands, tube balancing and swimming - but remember Mother Nature can be capricious sometimes, especially during the spooky season. On occasions she might like to sweep the waters just to have a laugh, so hang on tight to your paddleboards. 

Lying within the Plaatbos Nature Reserve, the surrounding forest is vibrant with mythical wildlife, and keen birdwatchers might be able to spot fish eagles, Knysna loeries, pied and giant Kingfishers.

The Half Day Tubing Experience on the Storms River offers an accessible introduction to some thrilling water activities, and it would make an unforgettable gift for those with a taste for a spooky adventure.

WHITE SHARK CAGE DIVING EXPERIENCE - MOSSEL BAY R 2050 

If you are a fan of Jaws this white shark cage diving experience might be for you… if you have the guts for it, of course. Enter the habitat of great white sharks during this cage diving experience in Mossel Bay! This one of a kind Mossel Bay adventure offers brave individuals an unforgettable encounter with the ocean’s most infamous predator. 

You will meet the crew next door to the yacht club, where you will receive a thorough briefing. Next, you’ll climb aboard the ‘Shark Warrior’ and make the 10-minute journey from the dock to the dive site. Here, the crew will bait and chum the water – using only natural marine products – to entice sharks closer to the boat. 

Whilst you await the famous predator you can enjoy the light lunch, snacks and drinks provided. Whether in minutes or hours – depending on your luck – the unmistakable approach of dorsal fins is sure to have found its way to you! If your hands are not too shaky you can capture some great photos on deck, but the real views are below the surface. 

Ready or not, descend into the cage and marvel at the power of these notorious creatures. Upon returning to dry land, you can reflect on the experience over tea and will receive a certificate as proof of your courage!

The White Shark Cage Diving Experience, in Mossel Bay, would make a memorable gift for any thrill-seeking wildlife enthusiast. If you are ready to challenge your fears this Halloween, this experience is for you. 

A child ticket is also available, perfect gift for an adventurous family experience and sea life lovers . 

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Thanks so much for reading our top 5 spooky experience gifts! We hope you have found something for this season to get you spooked, but if you are still looking for the perfect match, browse our full range of experience gifts here in South Africa. 

Got a question, or an experience you think we’ve missed? Feel free to leave a comment; we would love to hear from all of you!