At !Khwa ttu modern man can learn much from the San people, who lived in harmony with nature and practised an ancient ubuntu. Be transported into the past on a moving journey that will leave you with a renewed appreciation of their legacy. more

A veterinary game capture adventure takes you behind the scenes of wildlife conservation for a hoof-and-dust escapade that will have your heart beating as fast as the animal you’ve recently helped capture. Once the animal is immobilised, the real work behind the adventure begins. more

Capricorn district is named after the Tropic of Capricorn which passes through province north of Polokwane. Urban hub of Capricorn, the city is fast growing and friendly. You can visit art galleries, museums and African jazz clubs. And yet within a short hop from the city you can be in a nature reserve or at the top of a mountain. more

Leliefontein is a small town in Namaqualand, where spring flowers bloom in the desert. Within the town, full of interesting historical heritage, you’ll find excellent accommodation at Leliefontein Lodge. It’s owned by 5 local women who will, on request, introduce you to the traditional foods, history and culture of the area. more

Durban’s oldest township, Kwa Mashu, was created during the apartheid era to accommodate the mass resettlement of Africans from the Indian township of Cato Manor in 1958. It is the largest of 3 townships in the area, and home to well over 500 000 people. It also has a robust arts scene. more

The Gold of Africa Museum's primary role is to preserve the art of African wrought gold, and the goldsmithing workshop not only uses traditional designs, but encourages modern design inspired by the bold forms of yesteryear. A boutique shop sells 18- and 22 carat gold jewellery. more

You’ll find the Mngqesha Great Place Project in sight of the glorious forested Amathole Mountains, within a planned biosphere reserve. Mngqesha is the spiritual home of the late King Sandile, descended from a long line of Xhosa royal blood. Travellers are made welcome in the nearby Ubukhosi Village. more

Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill remembers the horrors of the past, and yet embraces the promises of the future, marrying them with the reality of the present. It is home to the Constitutional Court, the birthplace of our democracy and protector of our human rights. more

South African performance poetry is alive and kicking, thanks to a strong tradition of using the spoken word to highlight injustice. Its guerilla cloak is discarded, however, when the spotlight falls on spoken-word or slam poetry in Speak the Mind at the Arts Alive festival in Johannesburg every September. more

The Riemvasmaak community was forcibly removed from its land in 1973 and 1974 under unjust apartheid policies. After the democratic elections of 1994, the community could return. They now welcome visitors to enjoy their world of canyons, hot springs and Kalahari desert silence. more

Madikwe Game Reserve is unique for being created from scratch with noble intention: to uplift surrounding communities through eco-tourism. As a result, the people of Molatedi in the North West Province now take pride in hosting people in their own graded 5-star tented camp in Big 5 country. more

The little town of Eksteenfontein in the Richtersveld World Heritage Site has a fascinating history. Those who ended up here were victims of racism and Apartheid rules. In the 1990s, fortunes changed as the people of the Richtersveld realised how valuable and sensitive the local plant life was. more

South African kramats and mosques tell of the strength of faith in even the most awful circumstances. The first Muslims brought to the Cape arrived as either slaves or prisoners, among which were holy men who kept Islam alive and were buried in shrines known as kramats. more

Simunye Zulu village can be approached by an ox-wagon or donkey cart from the old trading store in the picturesque valley of the Mfule River near Melmoth. Your hosts will welcome you to their traditional Zulu 'kraal' where you can live like a Zulu for a full day and a night. more