Ever felt the gasp escape your lips when you find yourself frighteningly close to one of the jungle cats? Have you felt your breath catch in your throat when you cage dive with sharks? Have you had goosebumps line the back of your neck while listening to the poignant tales of a legendary patriot or had your eyes widen when you get a spa treatment amidst prancing hippos? That’s the kind of quintessential African adrenaline high Alex Outhwaite enjoys during her 10 days in South Africa.