Some little towns in the mountains appear out of thick mist, other long-forgotten seaports give up their shipwrecks, while in the flower season everything takes on bright colours – that’s the essence of this Namaqua back-roads route, with a surprise and a local delight around every corner. more

From the bulb extravaganza of Nieuwoudtville to the flower fields of the Namaqua National Park, from the village blooms of Loeriesfontein to the succulent delights of Goegap Nature Reserve around Springbok and the historic copper sites in the district, this is a road trip to delight the senses. more

Those who have experienced the coastal section of the Caracal Eco Route say it is a firm rival experience to the legendary spring flowers that may pave your way (depending on the time of year). In or out of flower season, this 4x4 mountain-to-ocean route in Namaqualand is well worth doing if you enjoy adventure. 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

Tee off in the African wilds when you head out on the Limpopo Golf & Safari Route. This is where you get to play golf in the heart of the African bush while staying at exclusive game lodges and enjoying close encounters with the Big 5 and other wildlife. more

Some of the more popular birds found along the Southern KwaZulu-Natal Birding Route include the blue swallow, Drakensberg rock jumper, crowned eagle, bearded vulture, mangrove kingfisher and an eclectic variety of cranes. Add some spectacular scenery and you have a birding route to please both the twitcher and casual birder. more

Zululand, in the KwaZulu-Natal province, is the most diverse birding region in southern Africa. Here you will find an incredible array of more than 600 recorded species that inhabit coastal, riverine, grassland, wetland, forest, woodland, cliff, gorge and valley habitats. more

Forget about the Big 5 and Mpumalanga's spectacular Panorama Route for a while and take a Plant Kingdom Tour of the Lowveld. You’ll learn about medicinal flora, how essential oils are extracted, see the largest collection of cycads in Africa and visit Africa’s largest man-made rain forest. more

Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s most scenic provinces and when you drive through the Panorama region or visit the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, you’ll see why. But it’s not only canyons, mountains and seemingly limitless horizons that are waiting for you, there's also the Sabie Waterfalls Route. 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

The Wild Coast Jikeleza Route takes travellers on a trip through the beautiful rural Eastern Cape, passing through vibrant coastal villages and some of the most remote beaches in the country. If it's sea, sand, sun and local encounters you're after, look no further than the Wild Coast Jikeleza Route. more

A choice of day trips in this area of the Free State includes ancient dinosaur footprints and the Cannibal Caves at Mohale’s Hoek, where cannibals once lived. For bikers and 4x4 enthusiasts, the mountain passes of Naudesnek, Lundeansnek, Otto du Plessis and Baster Voetslaanpad will get your adrenaline pumping. 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

The Ivory Route in South Africa is one of the continent’s legendary destinations. Hunters decades ago identified its wealth in wildlife. Now tourism makes its conservation viable. Spend a few days in this land of elephants, baobabs, the rain queen, ancient cycads, sparkling waterfalls and the Big 5. more