Fly fishing is best in the mountain streams and along the coastline of the Eastern Cape. One highlight on South Africa's fishing calendar is the Sardine Run , in June, along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, where hordes of feeding game fish and sharks concentrate. South Africa has more than 400 courses, often situated in spectacular locations. The best time to play is in the cooler months from May to September. Green fees average between 10- 20, a caddie costs around 7.
Visitors are welcome on weekdays.
They range from the luxury Pride of Africa to small engines on narrow gauge railways like the Midmar Steam Railway near Pietermaritzburg. The South African rugby team are world class, the football team is one of the best in Africa while the cricket team have proved they are the equal of any in the world. Visitors are made welcome at all these fixtures.