With specialist cake shops a growing trend in South Africa, sweet-toothed travellers are in for a treat. Inspired by the patisseries of Paris, the cupcake stores of New York, and the café bakeries of Europe, delectable gateaux, pastries and confectionary created by local confectioners will sweeten your journey. more

Kruger Mpumalanga airport transfers are readily available, and will transport you from the hustle and bustle of the airport to the serenity of the African bush. There are a number of operators providing transfers from the airport to the surrounding game lodges and reserves, including the Kruger National Park. more

Modernist culinary magicians are re-shaping South African cuisine. Armed with old school cooking know-how and a mind-boggling arsenal of hi-tech gadgets raided from science labs, they’re catapulting diners out of their comfort zones and into a new culinary landscape that’s deliciously diverse. more

Pinotage is South Africa’s local grape. Regarded as the trump card of the local wine industry, pinotage is gaining international acceptance as a standalone varietal. Robust, versatile and capable of producing top quality red wines, growers in New Zealand, California, Australia, Brazil and Cyprus are planting the inky-red grape. more

Shayona vegetarian restaurant in Mayfair, Johannesburg, offers a unique vegetarian dining experience. Spicy Indian dishes sit side by side with traditional Italian pizzas and pastas that have been given an Indian slant. The resulting Indo-Italian menu means this vegetarian foodie experience is anything but boring. more

Inspired by the subcontinent, Masala Dosa is a colourful eatery that serves Indian cuisine in an environment that is equal parts Bollywood and Cape Town. The popular South Indian breakfast dish, from which the restaurant derives its name, is a staple on the menu, which also features a number of popular vegetarian options. more

The Silver Orange Bistro is a charming restaurant in a bushveld setting that serves home-cooked contemporary South African cuisine. Occupying a large family farmhouse on a citrus farm located between Hartbeespoort and Brits, the restaurant is 1 of the best foodie destinations in the North West province. more

The Cape's 18 official wine routes, and two brandy routes, are among the most scenic in the world, featuring many historic wine estates that date back centuries. Take your time exploring this magnificent part of South Africa's Western Cape province and enjoy sampling its magnificent wines and brandies. more

Chef Luke Dale-Roberts has earned himself a reputation for more than just simply pushing the boundaries of contemporary cooking. His dishes are in a class of their own – conceptual, inspired and radically different. It’s no wonder his 2 Cape Town eateries are on every discerning diner’s wish list. more

Inspired by Route 66 in the USA, Route 62 was created to appeal to open-minded travellers with a yen for unusual experiences. So when the urge to follow the road less-travelled overtakes you, motor east from Cape Town, exit off the N2 highway and onto the R62 Wine Route. more

Mampoer, a white spirit distilled from fermented fruit is the South African equivalent of moonshine. In the Western Cape it’s commonly known as Witblitz (white lightening), while in the northern provinces it’s called Mampoer. Named for an African chief, and first distilled on the back of an ox-wagon, is it any wonder that thirsty travellers on Mampoer tours end up telling tall tales? more

Since Amarula Cream’s inception as a cream liqueur in 1989, this exotic, creamy spirit has become South Africa’s most widely distributed alcoholic beverage. Sold in over 100 countries, Amarula can be enjoyed on its own, poured over ice, shaken into myriad cocktails, or be the secret ingredient in desserts and cuisine. more

From the famous Vaal Dam to the pre-historic Vredefort Dome, from South African battlefield sites to San paintings, the Northern Free State has so much to offer visitors by way of activities around these compelling features. more

The South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, oozes laid-back beach charm. Secluded coves, lagoons and beach walks provide a relaxing way to enjoy its offerings. Although this slow pace is heightened significantly by its collection of adventure activities, from surfing the warm Indian Ocean to bungee jumping the magnificent Oribi Gorge. more