The quaint town of Howick in KwaZulu-Natal, which is home to South African Idols stars Jason Hartman and Pixie Bennett, is also home to some awesome adventure activities.

From Ceres onwards, the road to Tankwa Karoo National Park is the kind of road I like best. Firstly, it’s a dirt road. Driving on a dirt road in South Africa always feels good. Each corrugation says slow down. Each bump reminds you to relax. Each stop is an invitation to listen.

Africa is not generally associated with Skiing and snowboarding, but these activities are indeed possible for those visiting South Africa this time of year.

Hermanus is said to be the world’s best destination for whale watching, with some excellent vantage points from the shoreline, as well as a number of boat tours to choose from.

During a 24-hour stay at Dalton Private Reserve near Estcourt in KwaZulu-Natal, I rafted down the raging Bushman’s River, completed a challenging 10km horse trail, devoured 3 delicious meals and took in some excellent scenery and wildlife.