South Africa boasts a number of memorable hiking trails, but only a few allow you the opportunity to make up the route along the way, wake to the sound of birds and be faced with leopard tracks outside your tent. The Kruger National Park's Mphongolo Trail is such a hike. more

It's not often that divers head away from the ocean to a prime dive destination. Miracle Waters, near Hartbeespoort Dam, is one of the rare exceptions, and well worth the drive. Divers of all abilities are promised hours of entertainment in a high visibility locale where there's plenty to explore. more

From enormous caverns to mere potholes leading downwards, caving opportunities abound in almost every province across South Africa. If getting into small, dank and dark places is your cup of tea, there's no shortage of suitable landforms. more

De Hoop Vlei, which is part of De Hoop Nature Reserve near Bredasdorp, is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. If you are keen on birds, you’ll see plenty of them here. Thousands of Cape shovellers have been seen here, along with many other specials. more

Enjoy some authentic Karoo experiences when you hike the green flag accredited Karoo Erdvark Trail in the Northern Cape. It's a trail with different routes for hikers of various fitness levels, situated far from the urbanised world and all the creature comforts that come with living in it. more

The Hunter Gatherer Trail is a five-day hiking trail along the beautiful Garden Route in the Western Cape. While the spectacular scenery of the region is a major drawcard, so to is the opportunity to learn more about the early history of the area. more

The Eden to Addo Trail is a 20-day, 400km guided hiking trail traversing seven mountain ranges, six national parks and nature reserves, and five biomes, through the Eastern Cape’s wildest and most beautiful landscapes. Your walk will help to raise awareness of the need to preserve these natural biodiversity corridors. more

Bird Island Nature Reserve, off the Western Cape coast, features the world’s most accessible breeding colony of Cape gannets. As something of a local hangout for the area’s pelagic birds, the island is also home to roosting terns, cormorants, gulls and a colony of African penguins. more

If you are a keen walker, don’t limit yourself to hiking the countryside, come along and check out the urban heart-beat of our nation. There are a selection of city walks available that reveal both our history and our culture in various major centres around the country more

Lake Sibaya in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park has a wild beauty. Humans have never impacted heavily on this place and you can sense it. The number of bird species in a small area and the water clarity reveals the natural health of the ecosystem. more

The Diamond Coast Hiking Trail, in the Namaqua National Park in the Northern Cape province, was launched in 2010 with the aim of giving explorers a chance to access areas that were previously off-limits to the public due to mining activity. more

Ant's Nest is where you get up close and personal with the wild things of Limpopo's Waterberg Wilderness. Stay in a luxurious farmhouse and head out on safari at dawn and dusk. Ant's Nest is famous for its wild and wonderful horseback safaris and great game viewing. more

Skateboarding was once considered a reckless, antisocial sport. Its rebellious reputation has since been smoothed by generous sponsorships, dedicated skateboarding parks and televised events. You'll also find plenty of places where you can haul out your board for some hectic downhill rides. more

Barberton's walks and trails offer a fascinating diversity of experiences. You can choose to learn about ancient geology and the first micro-fossil evidence of life on earth, relive the heady gold rush days, hike the old coach road over the mountains or visit a working gold mine. more