Escape from the pressures of city life in one of South Africa's parks. Smell the roses, watch the birds, go boating, listen to music, take a walking trail – you can do all these and more in any of the beautiful and diverse South African parks. more

For a great day out, visit the family-run Rosemary Hill where organic farming has been practiced for the past 35 years. Admire over 30 000 trees and shrubs, potter around the nursery and enjoy an authentic high tea of freshly baked scones, cakes, sandwiches and other goodies. more

If you are a keen walker, don’t limit yourself to hiking the countryside, come along and check out the urban heart-beat of our nation. There are a selection of city walks available that reveal both our history and our culture in various major centres around the country more

The coastline of South Africa is famed for its varying natural environments and incredible beauty - from the subtropical and lush east coast to the stunningly beautiful and alluring Diamond Coast. Visitors can revel in all manner of adventure activities, hiking, water sports and golf. more

Kings Walden Garden in Tzaneen is one of Limpopo's most famous open spaces. Forming part of an historic guesthouse, Kings Walden Garden Manor, the garden has as its dramatic backdrop the northern Drakensberg Mountains, and at its centre lies an ornamental lake. more

Company's Garden in Cape Town is a great place for travellers to spend a few hours unwinding and exploring the natural, historical and architectural attractions. Located right at the heart of the Mother City, the garden is easily accessible and contains lots to see and do. more

The Sculpture Art Park in Polokwane offers a selection of statues, including old Boer generals and massed giraffe. But the most remarkable pieces revolve around 2 starkly different music styles: the township kwela sound, based on a simple penny whistle, and boere music, which makes use of the concertina. more

The city of gold is green. Johannesburg, best known throughout the world for its rich mineral wealth, is also blessed with another natural treasure: more trees grow in this city than in any other urban centre in the southern hemisphere. more

Jameson Park is famous for its magnificent rose gardens which flourish despite Durban's hot and humid climate. The park is perfect for picnics and photos, especially in spring when the roses are at their blooming best. There are some 600 rose bushes, accounting for around 200 species. more

Maynardville Park has many charms, including a theatre, 3 fine cone-shaped exotic swamp cypress trees, lemon-scented gum trees, a water feature and childrens' playground. more

Johannesburg's Delta Park, 10km north-west of the city centre, was established in 1934 as a waste water treatment plant. Neglected for over a decade after the facility was relocated in 1963, local nature lover and philanthropist Norman Bloom secured the buildings and the surrounding land for future generations to enjoy. more