The Royal Natal Yacht Club is the perfect place to sip on a gin and tonic as you watch the yachts in the harbour. Once known as the Durban Regatta Club, this esteemed yacht club is recognised as one of the stalwarts of the Durban social scene. more

Since the late 1800s, the Durban July has been one of South Africa's most revered sporting events. These days it's a highlight for South Africans and overseas visitors, who flock to the Greyville Racecourse to witness what has become known as 'Africa's greatest horse-racing event'. more

The South African National Space Agency Space Science facility in Hermanus used to be called the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory. Now its functions have expanded. Scientists there monitor space weather and the Earth’s fluctuating electromagnetic field. They do fascinating work, and you can find out more by doing a tour. more

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! more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more