Your skin tingles, your stomach's full of butterflies, your heart is in your throat, you can't feel your legs, you're absolutely petrified - and loving every moment of it. If you can identify, catch our top 10 list of the best ways to get that adrenalin rush:

1: Jet Flying – Breaking the sound barrier

Almost an entire hour of pure extreme! Local sporting celeb Korne Krige and world-famous entrepreneur Richard Branson have taken to SA skies at more than 650 miles per hour, thanks to Thundercity.com’s privately owned squadron of jets. Owner Ulf Spindler stands by his fleet’s ability to give you an out of this world experience. This adventure can set you back anything between R60 000 and R100 000.

2: Sky-diving – Calling all free-fallers

Defying gravity can be addictive. For this free-fall thrill you can complete a certified course which allows you to do a solo static-line jump for R700 - R850 or the less adventurous can opt for a tandem jump at R1 000 - R1 250. Drop-zones range from 7 000 to 8 000 feet across Southern Africa.

3: Paragliding – For the thrill-seeker who wants to make it last

Most gliders will attest that nothing makes you feel as small.  Training for a solo flight requires one to two week’s training. The tandem jumps can be described as awkward when taking off but well worth it once you’re soaring in the air. A more extreme version of this sport is Para-motoring or powered tandem - paragliding with a motor on your back which can help you reach 400 – 600 metre heights. Paragliding costs are subject to duration:  R450 – R600 will get you 15 minutes, while R750 – R900 gets you at least 25 minutes.

4: Great White Cage diving – Living the 80s legend: JAWS

Coming face to face with a Great White does not require any diving experience, making it easily accessible for any thrill seeker.  The average experience is about three to four hours long and cost ranges between R1 100 to R1 500. The latest version of this experience is croc-cage diving but not all operators offer this option yet.

5: Formula One Racing – For that speed-induced rush

Go-karting is the fastest growing sport among teenagers today, making it the training-ground of many speed enthusiasts. The qualifying age for a Motorsport South Africa license is 16 years, which could explain why. It costs R350 for an annual membership but the categories vary between single and saloon cars, as well as motorbikes. This may not be a once-off experience but spectators can enjoy the thrills from the sidelines of premier events, such as the Westbank Super Series.

6: Quad biking – four wheels can be way better than two

Quad biking is another extreme ride that’s unrestricted by qualifications or experience. Locations can range from sandy white dunes to forest trails. A popular ride which ranks highly on the extreme chart is the Atlantis Dunes because the sand offers a diverse dimension. The average cost per hour is R300 to R450 but most operators offer special bookings to groups or for team-building events.

7 :  Kite/land surfing  - Harnessing an extreme ride

Windsurfing was the initial craze but its evolution into kite-surfing provides a power ride second to none. Once you’re set-up with all your equipment the wind is yours for the taking and there is nothing that can compare to the freedom the sport provides. Training can take anything from a weekend to two weeks, depending on the amount of time you spend in the water. Second-hand gear can cost anything from R6 000 to R8 000 in comparison to R13 000 to R18 000 for a brand new kite, board, wetsuit and harness.

8: Spear fishing – deep sea fishing at its meanest

Spear fishing is the preferred adrenalin rush of the rich and famous who have made South African waters their personal playground. A local tour operator says he regularly takes a certain sheik, who will remain anonymous, out for the deep-sea single-line fishing expedition that guarantees the freshest tuna sushi in town. The cost is tailored to your booking.

9: 4x4 adventures – An off-road experience

Standing at an180 degree angle, perched precariously on two rocks, is certainly one way to get your blood pumping. 4x4 adventure trails are varied from a Namibian desert to camping in the Bushveld. You are able to hire but off-road enthusiasts are usually in it for the long haul and own their own vehicle.

10: Bungee/bridge Jumping – where chickening out simply isn’t an option

The bungee or bridge jump remains the original adrenalin rush – with a sheer drop of 160m who can deny the must-do appeal of the Bloukrans Bridge at Storms River in the Eastern Cape. A 60m head rush could cost you R160 while the mother of all free-falls can set you back at least R500.

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