The copper culture of Namaqualand, the Jewish community that made its livelihood there, the Namas who still outnumber everyone else, and the diamond divers who wrestle riches from the sea are all part of your drive between Springbok and Port Nolloth in the Northern Cape. more

Take out your Eastern Cape history books and put on your party hat! You’re going to learn all about Frontier Country and delight in its current-day offerings: the pubs, the beaches, the restaurants and the seaside adventures that come with living along one of South Africa’s top coastal areas. more

Some little towns in the mountains appear out of thick mist, other long-forgotten seaports give up their shipwrecks, while in the flower season everything takes on bright colours – that’s the essence of this Namaqua back-roads route, with a surprise and a local delight around every corner. more

From the bulb extravaganza of Nieuwoudtville to the flower fields of the Namaqua National Park, from the village blooms of Loeriesfontein to the succulent delights of Goegap Nature Reserve around Springbok and the historic copper sites in the district, this is a road trip to delight the senses. more

Those who have experienced the coastal section of the Caracal Eco Route say it is a firm rival experience to the legendary spring flowers that may pave your way (depending on the time of year). In or out of flower season, this 4x4 mountain-to-ocean route in Namaqualand is well worth doing if you enjoy adventure. more

Spend some time enjoying the offerings of Bloemfontein, the Free State capital, before looping off onto the N5 and visiting the sandstone settlements from Winburg all the way east to the mountain village of Clarens, regarded by many as the jewel in the provincial tourism crown. more

Along the N6 route which connects the Free State and the Eastern Cape, you will be warmly welcomed by local B&B owners, restaurateurs and residents who enjoy meeting travellers. Take the small detour to Zastron to find San engravings. more

Tee off in the African wilds when you head out on the Limpopo Golf & Safari Route. This is where you get to play golf in the heart of the African bush while staying at exclusive game lodges and enjoying close encounters with the Big 5 and other wildlife. more

Some of the more popular birds found along the Southern KwaZulu-Natal Birding Route include the blue swallow, Drakensberg rock jumper, crowned eagle, bearded vulture, mangrove kingfisher and an eclectic variety of cranes. Add some spectacular scenery and you have a birding route to please both the twitcher and casual birder. more

Zululand, in the KwaZulu-Natal province, is the most diverse birding region in southern Africa. Here you will find an incredible array of more than 600 recorded species that inhabit coastal, riverine, grassland, wetland, forest, woodland, cliff, gorge and valley habitats. 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

Forget about the Big 5 and Mpumalanga's spectacular Panorama Route for a while and take a Plant Kingdom Tour of the Lowveld. You’ll learn about medicinal flora, how essential oils are extracted, see the largest collection of cycads in Africa and visit Africa’s largest man-made rain forest. more

The Battlefields Route in the Free State province takes history buffs on a journey through the areas where fierce fighting waged between the British and Boers at the start of the 20th century. Book your trip to Bloemfontein today and relive the blood, sweat and tears of the Anglo-Boer War. more

With its celebrity chefs and boutique wineries the Franschhoek Wine Route might well be named the Francophile Foodie Fling, for it is just that: a no-holds-barred love affair with all things French and gastronomic, that should be undertaken with abandon and enjoyed with gusto. more