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

If you want deep and wondrous caves, thrilling ostrich-back rides, feasts on country farms and nature treks into the legendary Swartberg range, then try a journey down the Cango Route. Beginning from the legendary ostrich town of Oudtshoorn, it’s a very popular collection of roadside attractions in the Eastern Cape's Little Karoo. 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

South Africa punches way above its weight when it comes to natural biodiversity. So head off on a nature tour. Once you’ve found the Big 5, seek out the exceptional birdlife, the trees, the Cape Floristic kingdom, the succulent desert, the forests and baobabs, the rich coastline. 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 Garden Route is a mix of modern golf courses, ancient forests, secluded artists' communities, retirement estates, modern malls, craft centres, mountain hideaways and beach holidays. A large number of interesting and creative people drawn to this magnificent stretch of coastline have made it home. more

On the Northern Cape's Wild Flower Route, you can literally see flowering plants from horizon to horizon when weather conditions are right. From spreads of the legendary Namaqualand daisies to thousands of other floral species in every shape and colour, you need to experience this at least once in your lifetime. more

Greater Limpopo Birding Routes is one of the most productive regions in the country for birders. It has expanded dramatically from the original Soutpansberg-Limpopo Birding Route, which now forms only part of the offerings. Among the mountains, forests, savannahs and wetlands, there’s a chance to see around 600 bird species. more

The Cosmos Route in South Africa comes alive in autumn when the flowers it is named for dance at the roadside. You could simply revel in oceans of cerise, pink and white. Or you could visit one of the mines – a crucial part of South Africa's mineral wealth. more

The Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey, a forest tour through the beautiful Tsitsikamma Forest National Park, puts you amidst ancient hardwood, yellowwood and stinkwood trees, fascinating forest ferns, and many birds, baboons and butterflies. If there is an Eden on Earth, this could just be it. more

The Soutpan Birding Route, adjacent to the 220 000 year-old Tswaing Crater, has become one of the Gauteng province's favourite birding destinations, where you can view more than 300 bird species in 3 different habitats – mixed woodland, thornveld thickets and open water. more

The Kalahari lions in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park are a thrilling element of the Roaring Kalahari Route. But this vast wilderness is not just about the Big 5 – it is also about the hundreds of desert creatures and their secret world. more

You’ll find plenty of birds on the Diamond Birding Route. But that’s not all. Take Tswalu as an example. Situated near the oddly named town of Hotazel, this is a patchwork of former farmlands stitched back together and rehabilitated into a classic Kalahari landscape. more

The Highlands Meander offers a heady mix of outdoor adventures like off-road trails and cliff-climbing combined with gentler pursuits like trout fishing and hiking. Or you could just park off behind a telescope and watch the amazing night skies as the universe displays its sparkly jewels. more