Stellenbosch
This small nature reserve is 8km southeast of town and set within a timber plantation. There is a 10km scenic drive, plus hiking trails ranging from 5km…
Must-see attractions in South Africa
Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
Plettenberg Bay
This riverine reserve is a glorious place to swim, angle, picnic or paddle. There are canoes to rent (R135 per day) or you can take a ferry trip down the…
Blyde River Canyon
A viewpoint offering amazing vistas. Take the trail up to the rainforest (300 steps), where you might spot rare birds, including the elusive loerie, on…
Cape Town
Try the viognier or shiraz at this boutique winery nestling among the Constantia vineyards, and enjoy a deli cuts platter (R145) or artisan cheese board …
Durban
This playful beach once had a reputation for being dangerous, but after an extensive revamp it's now a haven for families. There are playgrounds, food…
Kruger National Park
Set atop a rare ridge not far from the Tshokwane stop and restaurant, Nkumbe offers a vast view over the western savannah. The views are glorious. Watch…
Western Cape
The white wines here are good, particularly the sauvignon blanc. There’s also a small distillery producing grappa and mampoer (moonshine) and a country…
Winelands
Travellers rave about the tutored tastings of olives, balsamic vinegar and olive oil offered at this family-run farm with jaw-dropping views of the…
Sunshine Coast
West of the Kowie River estuary mouth, this idyllic, 400m-long arc of golden sand ticks all the right boxes – it's clean and safe for swimming and…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
You can easily wade into the sea from this rocky beach at a kink in the Sea Point Promenade near the animal-themed Promenade Pets benches.
Sunshine Coast
This great museum details the history and art of the peoples of the Eastern Cape, including the Xhosa and 1820 Settlers, with some beautiful beadwork and…
Knysna
The Featherbed Nature Reserve was completely devastated by wildfires in 2017. Tourism authorities were working to get the reserve up and running again…
Kruger National Park
This dam on the Letaba River along the S62 is worth a visit. Waterbucks and lions are regularly sighted here, and en route you may pass elephants,…
Winelands
Taste the world-class bubblies in a striking modern building with huge plate-glass windows. The winery comes as a breath of fresh air after all those Cape…
Cape Town
The most elaborate example of art deco architecture on Greenmarket Sq, this building has majestic stone-carved eagles and flowers on its facade as well as…
Cape Town
Prolific street artist Faith47 (https://faith47.com) created this eight-storey-tall mother with a baby strapped to her back pointing up towards Lion’s…
Hermanus
This picturesque winery is best known for its superlative pinot noir. As well as wine tasting, there are gentle walks through fynbos vegetation on the…
Kruger National Park
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria, in the park's far north. There's excellent birdwatching in the vicinity.
Kruger National Park
On the doorstep of Lower Sabie, the dam is often alive with birdlife, hippos, crocs and more. Given its proximity to the rest camp, it can get busy.
Sunshine Coast
Built in 1878, this lighthouse is the tallest masonry tower on the South African coast, and marks the second-most-southern tip of Africa.
Western Cape
A worthy stop on the Elgin wine route, offering fine wine, a pleasant country-style restaurant and mountain-bike trails (permits R80).
Blyde River Canyon
This waterfall is a highlight of the Blyde River Canyon area, especially in summer (October to March), when the water flows hardest.
Kruger National Park
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Northwest of Satara. Have a late lunch here as a prelude to a loop along the S127 and S39.
Kruger National Park
The top of this granite kopje south of Skukuza has an uninterrupted panorama of the surrounding wilderness (best at sunset).
Kruger National Park
Lions, giraffes, rhinos and elephants are often sighted at this spot on the Shingwedzi River. It's off the H1-6 on the S52.
Durban
On the eastern side of the main post office you’ll find a square with an old vicarage and the 1909 St Paul’s Church.
Winelands
Sip superlative reds while admiring the contemporary art that lines the walls of this smart cellar 6km north of town.
Kruger National Park
A thatched viewing pavilion on an elevated hillside has great views of this dam, which is popular with elephants.
Knysna
There are lovely forest picnic spots, short walks through the forest and an 800m-long wheelchair-friendly path.
Cape Town
This dazzling white art deco building fronting onto Greenmarket Sq was built in 1928 and renovated in 1990.
Durban
This popular beach is located beside uShaka Marine World. It's good for swimming and popular with families.
Kruger National Park
Located near Berg-en-dal, the steep S120 loop drive offers great views of the Malelane Mountain bushveld.
Hermanus
Offers tastings and lunch (mains R120 to R185) in its ubermodern winery decked out in hot pink and glass.
Kruger National Park
Nsemani is always worth a stop between Satara and Orpen. Hippos, birds and elephants are often present.
Durban
Consistent waves due to a good beach break make this a hot surfing spot on Durban's Golden Mile.
Durban
Built in 1903; parts of the old St Joseph's church (1852) were incorporated into the building.
Durban
The somewhat sheltered beach at uShaka Marine World marks the southern end of the Golden Mile.
Kruger National Park
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots with decent shade. Between Malelane Gate and Skukuza.
Durban
A popular and often crowded swimming beach north of the harbour on Durban's Golden Mile.
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