City Sightseeing open-top bus tours in Johannesburg are a great way to see the City of Gold. You can hop on and hop off at any one of 12 interesting stops and then continue your tour when and where you feel like it. more

Find the Top of Africa at the top of the Carlton Centre in downtown Johannesburg. At 50-storeys it’s Africa’s tallest building and though it may not be as glitzy as New York’s Empire State Building, the views are magnificent – particularly on a clear day and at sunset. more

Maybe you’ve already stayed at one of the Kruger National Park’s many camps, but have you considered sleeping out in one of their overnight hides? The two hides – Sabie, near Phalaborwa Gate, and Shipandani, near Mopani Camp – are very basic but you’ll have a thrilling African bush experience. more

The water birds of Mpumalanga and their habitats are well known to birders throughout the world. It’s in Mpumalanga that you will find the rare Pel’s fishing owl, the highly endangered Saddle-billed stork, the rarely glimpsed White-winged flufftail and many of their more common – but often as fascinating – cousins. more

Only 20 minutes by road from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, Modderfontein Nature Reserve is an oasis of natural beauty smack-bang in the middle of an urban setting. Environmentally and user-friendly, you can choose to hike, cycle or just wander through a bird-rich landscape of hills, grasslands and dams. more

The Rand Club, in the heart of Johannesburg’s downtown business area, was born in 1887 just after gold was discovered on the reef. The brainchild of the legendary British empire builder Cecil John Rhodes, it’s still there today, changed in some ways, but still an illustrious Johannesburg constant. more

Interested in vehicles that move, shake, rattle and roll? Then visit the James Hall Museum of Transport in the south of Johannesburg. Check out the oldest car on display, early motorcycles, a penny-farthing, steam trains, electric cars, ox-wagons, a travelling library, a fire engine and much more. more

South Africa has over 1 000 indigenous trees, some of which you’ll begin to recognise as you travel the country so keep watching for the great trees of South Africa. In the bush, on the coast, in the mountains, you’ll meet ancient giants as well as their younger counterparts. more

Having opened in 1912, this art gallery in Johannesburg has developed a leading reputation as one of South Africa's top galleries. Representing established and new talent, the Everard Read Gallery is a well-respected landmark on the South African art scene. more

Fancy off-road driving on demanding 4x4 trails? Then take yourself off to Mpumalanga and test those driving skills. The Riverwild routes are challenging, but not dangerous, and you’ll be under the watchful eye of experienced local guides. All you need is a reliable vehicle, good nerves and a steady foot. more

The original Kroondal Mission Station, built in 1896, has been replaced by a new church, built in 1962. The more modern Kroondal church is located in the town centre where a 400-strong rural congregation regularly worships. Around 80% of the congregation speak German, the remainder speak Afrikaans. more

The Jacana Collection offer a wide range of adventure hiking trails across all nine of South Africa's provinces. These include trails through a wide variety of natural attractions such as beaches, indigenous and exotic forests, mountains and semi-desert. more

Asparagus tours form part of the annual Ficksburg Cherry Festival in November, when 30 000 visitors arrive in town to enjoy a host of outdoor activities including cherry picking, essential oil tours, steam train rides, beer festivals, car shows and much more. more

A combination of local artistic talent and the support and vision of ceramic artist Trayci Tompkins resulted in the Zulu-lulu ceramic art studio in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Here, potters use a technique known as raku-firing to create a range of functional and decorative ceramic products. more