South Africa's major centres – Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg – offer superb bistro restaurants. And if you look further afield, to places like the Cape Winelands, you'll be amazed at the quality of bistro dining available. Some of the country's best chefs specialise in giving a new interpretation of the French bistro, with delicious results. more

Glider pilots worldwide know that South Africa has wonderful soaring weather, and it doesn’t get better than the 800km-plus flying area east of Bloemfontein in the Free State, all the way to Aliwal North, Victoria West and on to Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve in the Northern Cape. more

One of the most amazing new buildings in Johannesburg is Circa on Jellicoe in Rosebank; a gallery renowned for featuring the work of top South African artists like Dylan Lewis, Zwelethu Mthethwa and Beezy Bailey. more

Water sport activities to try out in KwaZulu-Natal include surfing, bodyboarding, scuba-diving, jetskiing, sea kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing (sea, dam and river), waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing and rafting. From the beaches of Durban to the rivers of the Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal is a great place to get wet. more

The Drakensberg region of South Africa is home to excellent golf courses, so you should definitely pack your clubs if you intend spending time in this beautiful part of KwaZulu-Natal. Within driving distance of Johannesburg and Durban, the Drakensberg is outdoor bliss. more

In major cities around the world, open-top bus tours are often the best way to see the main attractions in a day. Cape Town has so much to offer that the biggest open-top bus tour company, City Sightseeing, has two different tours on offer. more

The leafy suburb of Newlands in Cape Town is home to the stadium that goes by the same name. Rugby has been played here for more than a century, while Premier Soccer League (PSL) soccer matches also take place on the famous field at this popular venue. more

Legend has it that Pieter-Dirk Uys fell in love with Darling when he ended up there after getting lost on his way to McGregor. Seventeen years later, people take a trip to the town to catch a show at his theatre and soak up some good old-fashioned country living. more

A short trip out of Cape Town down the West Coast Road will take you to Darling, a quaint little farming town famous for its wildflowers, wind farm and butter. It’s also home to famous satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys, who has helped to cement the town’s reputation as a tourist destination. more

With its stunning natural beauty, Cape Town is a tourist’s delight and caters for everyone, including the gay traveller. There is a concentration of pink venues along the Atlantic seaboard. De Waterkant, on the outskirts of the city centre, has been turned into a gay village. more

Predator World in the Pilanesberg offers an opportunity to see many of Africa's predatory species at close quarters. Qualified, knowledgeable guides share interesting information on each animal, while child-friendly tours include treasure hunts, refreshments and fun activities. more

Home to the University of the Witwatersrand, multinational companies and a number of creative professional and recreational projects, Braamfontein also has an eclectic mix of nightlife that includes trendy hangouts, sophisticated bars and innovative eateries to serve its diverse population.  more

A rooibos tea safari is exclusive to the Cederberg region of the Cape West Coast. Elandsberg Eco Tourism, a tour operator and accommodation provider based at one of the region's largest tea plantations, offers 1-hour guided tours of a tea farm in a safari vehicle. more

The Gourmet Shed outside Clarens is a worthy pit stop for hungry travellers in search of the finest local fare. The converted sandstone barn offers a unique restaurant and country-style feasting in a very scenic part of the Eastern Free State highlands. Think of tables of meaty treats, fresh fruit and vegetables, and melktert (milk tart) like ouma (granny) used to make. more