Since they first hit South African shores the funky, modern design of the Segway transporter has held a fascination for the young and the young-at-heart. By taking a tour of the Moses Mabhida Stadium using this unique mode of transport you'll be able to tick two boxes on your to-do list at once!
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The owners of Jeya’s Jazz Corner Tavern in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, have developed their venue into a great spot where visitors and locals can enjoy each other’s company in an evening of jazz, dance, pool and general carousing.
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The classic risk-and-reward design of the course at the Clarens Golf Estate in the Free State allows for a highly memorable experience ... as much for the challenge of each hole as for the sparkling waters and golden mountains that frame the layout.
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An outing to Phezulu Safari Park presents a handful of options for the first-time visitor to South Africa. From a game drive to a traditional Zulu village experience – and seeing some of the country's most fearsome reptiles – this is a great introduction to Africa.
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City Sightseeing open-top bus tours in Johannesburg are a great way to see the City of Gold. You can hop on and hop off at any one of 12 interesting stops and then continue your tour when and where you feel like it.
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Find the Top of Africa at the top of the Carlton Centre in downtown Johannesburg. At 50-storeys it’s Africa’s tallest building and though it may not be as glitzy as New York’s Empire State Building, the views are magnificent – particularly on a clear day and at sunset.
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Interested in vehicles that move, shake, rattle and roll? Then visit the James Hall Museum of Transport in the south of Johannesburg. Check out the oldest car on display, early motorcycles, a penny-farthing, steam trains, electric cars, ox-wagons, a travelling library, a fire engine and much more.
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Having opened in 1912, this art gallery in Johannesburg has developed a leading reputation as one of South Africa's top galleries. Representing established and new talent, the Everard Read Gallery is a well-respected landmark on the South African art scene.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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