US YouTubers’ ‘bucket list’ travel video of South Africa goes viral [watch]

A new video from YouTube channel Dude Perfect showcases South Africa and everything it has to offer.

Why South Africa should be on your bucket list

The video, that was uploaded on 17 May 2021, already has more than 11 million views, and shows just why South Africa must be every traveller’s bucket list.

According to 2OceansVibe, Dude Perfect, the YouTube channel in question, features five buddies from Texas and their talented camera crew, best known by their 56 million subscribers for trick shots, stereotypes, battles, bottle flips, ping pong shots and all around competitive fun. Now, they’ve turned their attention to a bucket list series, with South Africa being their second video in this category.

The crew ultimately had 12 items on their bucket list in South Africa. This included: Rappelling (abseiling), Rhino 911, shark cage diving, bungee jump, paragliding in Cape Town, a helicopter tour, scuba safari and taking the “scenic route” on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.

Watch: Dude Perfect in South Africa

Delayed fun

According to the publication, the crew had plans to visit South Africa last year, but the cornavirus pandemic got in their way. They ultimately decided to travel to SA this year after they were tested negative for the virus.

It is said that they also met some of their fans in South Africa, for ewhich they are very grateful.

The guys said that “even after all the amazing things we experienced in South Africa, some of our absolute favourite moments were meeting some of you guys – our incredible fans.”