Museum Africa captures the bitter experience of the Rivonia Treason Trial, and the social effects of the migrant labour system on the gold mines. You can walk into a shebeen or hostel room of concrete bunks and discover many fascinting aspects of South Africa's history for yourself. more

South African art galleries and museums are invaluable resources for understanding and interpreting the country's history and cultures. Custodians of the past, these institutions also track the present and offer insight into the future. For the visitor to South Africa, local museums and galleries offer lots to explore and wonder about. more

The original San people left artistic clues on a canvas of rock. Their deceptively simple images captured the important moments of their lives – hunts, ceremonies and religious rituals. Today, San artists continue to express the reality of their lives through their art, supported by projects such as Cape Town's Art of Africa. more

One of the friendliest townships on the Garden Route is Khayalethu, outside Knysna. And a great way to experience the atmosphere of this colourful community is on a Knysna shebeen evening, at one of the taverns that offer dancing, Xhosa singing, African food and exciting drum sessions with the patrons. more

A visit to the South African Breweries (SAB) World of Beer museum in Johannesburg's Newtown Cultural Precinct offers fascinating insight into the history of beer - a much-loved beverage in South Africa and the rest of the world. more

Count your modern medical blessings when you encounter historic medical memorabilia at the Adler Museum of Medicine. From bleeding and cupping equipment and a 19th century amputation set to electrical apparatus favoured by Queen Victoria to ease her rheumatism, this quirky museum provides a fascinating peek into our unhealthy past. more

A Cape Town art tour will take you through the city's mix of historic art institutions and its trendy, edgy, art and design studios. From Kloof Street to Khayelitsha, you'll find artists and galleries that express the multiple identities that make-up cosmopolitan Cape Town. more

Spending time with friends and family at 1 of these rooftop bars in South Africa will make you feel on top of the world as you drink in the sunset views, along with your beverage of choice. more

Home to Arts on Main, Main Street Life, 12 Decades Hotel, Revolution House, The Main Change, Fox Street Studios and more, the Maboneng Precinct is a haven of creativity and commerce in the heart of Johannesburg. more

Wine and music tours will add enjoyment and variety to your Cape winelands experience. Performances range from contemporary rock and pop concerts that the whole family can enjoy, to traditional Cape song and dance concerts, or, for serious classical music buffs, wine cellar soirees. more

Vegan wine, or vegetarian wine, may sound like an oxymoron, given that wine is made with grapes. However, vegan and vegetarian wine drinkers are keenly aware of what goes into their wine as this affects the integrity of their lifestyles and/or beliefs. more

Rottcher orange wines are not to be confused with wine from the Orange River wine region. The Lowveld’s most delicious and unique export, orange wine came about through the blessed union of a missionary in KwaZulu-Natal, in need of communion wine, and an abundance of citrus plantations. more

Travellers on the Orange River Wine Route are invariably amazed by the dramatic contrast between the arid desert and the lush vineyards growing on the edge of the Orange River. The wine farms of the area depend on this mighty body of water for every drop of their fruity, easy-drinking wines. more

A honeymoon in Limpopo is anything but dull – the landscape’s diversity leaves newlyweds spoilt for choice. Bush honeymoons are a favourite, while explorations of the lush wetlands are perfect for birders. And then there are the province’s myths and legends, which will leave you more than just a little intrigued. more