Walkers, cyclists and joggers make daily use of the Durban beachfront promenade, a paved walkway linking Blue Lagoon in the north with Addington in the south. Park anywhere along the route and take a leisurely stroll with many like-minded individuals who're out to enjoy the sea breeze and sunshine. more

Dolphin Beach, Jeffreys Bays' main beach is where Africa’s biggest surfing event thrills the crowds in July, and people come to live out their beach fantasies. Though beach villas are fast replacing beach bums, here, it’s about respect: for the tubes (waves), your fellow surfers and nature. more

Palm-fringed, with platinum blonde sands (and bathers to match), Camps Bay beach is where the well-to-do and the famous congregate to see, and be seen. This Cape Town beach is all about being gorgeous, from its manicured shoreline overlooked by millionaire’s mansions, to dazzling sunsets and minimalist swimwear. more

South African beaches offer the ultimate vacation destination for families in need of some rest, relaxation and fun in the sun. Activities on offer range from lazing on the beach and swimming to deep sea fishing, kayaking, snorkelling, hiking, surfing and more. more

Durban’s beaches lie along a stretch of golden sand known locally as the Golden Mile. From Blue Lagoon's fishing spot to the sunken Vetch's Pier, there are a host of different spots to set down your umbrella and towels and while away the hours in the warming sun. more

Port Elizabeth has a number of wonderful beaches including the Blue Flag King’s Beach, Wells Estate Beach and Humewood Beach. In addition, there’s the family friendly beach at Hobie, the relaxed spot at Bluewater Bay and the pristine sands of Sardinia Bay. more

Bikini Beach in Gordon’s Bay is a great beach hang-out for those who are young at heart. With the gracious Hottentots-Holland Mountains in the background, this False Bay beach is popular amongst the students from nearby Stellenbosch University and visitors who enjoy a laid-back beach lifestyle. more

The beautiful beaches in Cape Town contribute to the Mother City’s worldwide acclaim. From the trendy shores of Clifton and Camps Bay to the warmer swimming waters of False Bay – if you love surf and sand, Cape Town will have a beach that’s just right for you. more

When you visit South Africa's caves you'll be spoilt for choice. Choose between the world’s oldest known caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with the fossilised remains of early hominids, or caves teeming with centuries-old San rock art. more

One of the high points of the legendary Wild Coast Hiking Trail is a stop-over at Waterfall Bluff near the Mkambathi Nature Reserve. Next to it stands the pyramid-shaped Cathedral Rock. Hikers on this trail sometimes witness the incredible Sardine Run, dubbed by a filmmaker as ‘the greatest shoal on Earth’. more

Hike up the stunningly beautiful Thukela Gorge to the waterfall at its head and take in some of the most stunning panoramic views from the plateau of KwaZulu-Natal's Drakensberg mountains, looking down into the hinterland – this is prime photography material. more

No visit to Mpumalanga is complete without visiting some of its lovely waterfalls. On the famous Panorama Route you'll find more falls clustered in a small area than anywhere else in southern Africa. Lisbon Falls is one of Mpumalanga's most dramatic waterfalls. more

The Nieuwoudtville Falls are found north of the lovely little town of Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape’s Great Karoo. Spectacular after good summer rains, they are formed where the Doring River drops 100m down to a rock pool. Picnic by the falls or stay overnight at the camping site. more

South Africa boasts a unique cluster of lovely waterfalls in the stunningly scenic province of Mpumalanga. One of the most dramatic is the 70m Mac Mac falls named for the feisty Scottish miners who panned for gold here in the 1870s gold rush. more