| Summary: | In South Africa and across the globe, the development of adventure tourism industry has resulted in a
multitude of different types of activities, destinations, risks, impacts and unsustainable practices. The
development of adventure tourism in many destinations has boosted many economies across rural
communities and countries. The added benefits of developing adventure tourism in a sustainable
manner include the promotion of responsible investment, infrastructure development and a host of
other positive economic, social and environmental impacts. This study investigates the stakeholders
will to utilise sustainable adventure tourism indicators from residents, tourists, business owners and
government employees at Waterval Boven if made available. Descriptive statistics were presented;
Cronbach Alpha and Chi-square tests were also applied. In general, the respondents perceived the
indicators positively and felt they could assist in the sustainable development of adventure tourism.
The study contributes towards the development of sustainable adventure tourism destinations that
can make a significant contribution towards poverty alleviation by maximising social and economic
benefits for locals, enhancing cultural heritage and reducing any negative impacts on the
environment.
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