Spend some time enjoying the offerings of Bloemfontein, the Free State capital, before looping off onto the N5 and visiting the sandstone settlements from Winburg all the way east to the mountain village of Clarens, regarded by many as the jewel in the provincial tourism crown. more

Along the N6 route which connects the Free State and the Eastern Cape, you will be warmly welcomed by local B&B owners, restaurateurs and residents who enjoy meeting travellers. Take the small detour to Zastron to find San engravings. more

Meet master print-makers, sculptors, ceramicists and painters on a contemporary art tour in the Lowveld. Browse in galleries big and small, visit workshops, invest in a print, choose a ceramic sculpture, take home hand-painted pottery tiles or just enjoy the studio ambience and vibrant creativity of the artists. more

If you like to experience a variety of culture, craft and art, the Maloti-Drakensberg Heritage Route is yours for the travelling. From the landscape painters of Clarens to the Basotho cultural villages and the vast network of rock art by the San in Lesotho, it's an unbeatable experience. more

From anthropology to geology and birding to biking, the N12 Treasure Route has something to interest everyone. See gold being poured or tour a gold mine. Take a break at the Bloemhof Nature Reserve or go birding at Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve. There's so much to see and do along this N12 route. more

The Riemland Route is the ideal entry point to the Free State and – being just a stone’s throw from Johannesburg – an ideal outdoor weekend destination. It features a collection of small rural towns bursting with nature-based and adventure activities and traditional farm-style hospitality. more

The Waterberg Meander is a network of fascinating people and places bound together by this vast conservation area. There are private lodges, cultural villages, craft projects, social upliftment initiatives and national parks. The Waterberg Biosphere protects everyone’s well-being and livelihoods in this vast area. People here celebrate their cultural heritage. more

It’s hard to believe that in just under an hour you can get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and find yourself in one of South Africa’s most scenic spots – the Magaliesberg Mountains, home to the inviting Magalies Meander arts and craft route. more

The Cape Country Meander is a peaceful route along the N2 in the Western Cape, ideal for anyone wanting to get away from the urban environment and breathe some fresh air. The drive takes you through lush farmlands punctuated by a few quaint and welcoming towns along the way. more

Showcasing world-class hospitality and agricultural industries, the Midlands Meander offers the visitor country flair with stunning surroundings. The area is well-known for its arts and crafts, and a highlight includes watching craftsmen at work amidst magnificent views. more

The Mangaung Cultural Route was developed to promote entrepreneurship in the previously disadvantaged communities. It portrays the colonial history of the area, the period of the liberation struggle and post-apartheid developments. The beneficiaries are restaurateurs, tour guides, operators – and the community at large. more

The jewel in the crown of Limpopo’s cultural tours is the ancient kingdom of Mapungubwe, once the capital of a country as large as Swaziland, surrounded by 200 towns. This was a place so feared that centuries later, those who knew of it would not even mention its name. more

In the morning you’re shopping at Bloemfontein’s Loch Logan Waterfront; by midday you’re on a township tour of Botshabelo; in the afternoon you’re on a game drive in Thaba Nchu, viewing buffalo and rhino; and in the evening you’re at the gaming tables or dining under the stars. more

The Cape Care Route supports projects founded on one or both of two sets of principles: environmental conservation and social rehabilitation.The route is evidence of a growing partnership between local communities, government and business interests – a dynamic relationship nurtured in virtually every society on the globe today. more