There are times when one yearns for a surefooted guide to a country, especially one as multi-layered as South Africa. Moja Heritage Collection combines South Africa’s cultural attractions with natural destinations and historical interest, a tourism guide all beautifully packaged in print and on an easy-to-use website. more

Close to Oudtshoorn you’ll find a farmstay that boasts rustic accommodation as well as luxury, that is ethically run and boasts plenty of birdlife. The most compelling attraction, though, is the famous habituated meerkats. Go and watch them wake up one morning. more

Glass beads were first used as trading commodities centuries ago in intra-African trade. They are an integral part of Zulu and other African cultures. And via Gone Rural, they uplift 150 women who used them to make the most beautiful objects, from jewellery to coasters and beaded giraffes. more

Rietbron in the Eastern Cape is home to an interesting little craft project based in a local school. Here nearly a dozen people, most of them previously unemployed, are engaged in producing beautiful wire and bead crafts. But part of the attraction is the unspoilt quietness of the town. more

Since they first hit South African shores the funky, modern design of the Segway transporter has held a fascination for the young and the young-at-heart. By taking a tour of the Moses Mabhida Stadium using this unique mode of transport you'll be able to tick two boxes on your to-do list at once! more

On weekends the Maloof Skate Plaza in Kimberley throbs with skateboarders of all ages, particularly youngsters who come to learn how to skateboard or to hone their skills at this world-class facility. Since opening in 2011, it has attracted increasing numbers of skate enthusiasts from around the world. more

The owners of Jeya’s Jazz Corner Tavern in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, have developed their venue into a great spot where visitors and locals can enjoy each other’s company in an evening of jazz, dance, pool and general carousing. more

After three days of driving through the villages of the Richtersveld and ending up at the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, you will have learned an incredible amount about the Nama people and the geographical setting they survive in, from intricate plant life to the traditional herding patterns called ‘transhumance’. more

The classic risk-and-reward design of the course at the Clarens Golf Estate in the Free State allows for a highly memorable experience ... as much for the challenge of each hole as for the sparkling waters and golden mountains that frame the layout. more

Elizwe Ceramics is a pottery studio based on a sheep farm near Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape. The owner, Elize van Aardt, believes that one can uplift people through creativity and beauty. She has trained unskilled people in ceramics and shares her abilities to help others. more

Vegetarian dining at Gingko restaurant is a real treat. Not only does it serve a range of hearty breakfasts, wholesome mains for lunch and everything in between, but you can also choose between its impressive buffet and a mouth-watering à la carte menu. It’s an absolute must for vegetarians and vegans. more

A movement near your feet on the Augrabies Falls boardwalk. Suddenly a small, feisty and impossibly colourful lizard pops into focus. This is Broadley’s flat lizard, which lives in little groups where rivalries and territory are all linked to their techni-colour markings. At night they forget their feuds and cuddle up together. more

Since Yum Yum opened its doors in Tzaneen in 2008, the trendy bistro has enlivened dining in the Lowveld town. Head chef Jonathan Taylor’s innovative, globally inspired menus and his insistence on fresh, organic produce ensure that food lovers from far beyond the northern province of Limpopo come to here to feast. more

Durban's Freedom Café is one of the funkiest places to eat out in this port city. It is a boutique restaurant set inside a fire-engine red shipping container, and offers tasty dishes inspired by the continent of Africa. Oh, and the venue is dog friendly. more