South Africa has over 1 000 indigenous trees, some of which you’ll begin to recognise as you travel the country so keep watching for the great trees of South Africa. In the bush, on the coast, in the mountains, you’ll meet ancient giants as well as their younger counterparts. more

The Modjadji Cycad Reserve holds the largest concentration of a single cycad species in the world. These majestic plants are some of the oldest and largest of their kind on the planet and are found in the realm of the legendary Rain Queen. more

The Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey, a forest tour through the beautiful Tsitsikamma Forest National Park, puts you amidst ancient hardwood, yellowwood and stinkwood trees, fascinating forest ferns, and many birds, baboons and butterflies. If there is an Eden on Earth, this could just be it. more

If birds are your thing, the Weza-Ngele forest in KwaZulu-Natal is a must-visit. The rare Cape parrot, orange ground-thrush and bush blackcap are just 3 birds that are worth spotting. The afromontane forest habitat aside, there are also grassland and wetland habitats with different birds to spot. more

Knysna has not only been voted as one of the top 100 towns in the world, thanks to a combination of rural charm and cosmopolitan verve; it also boasts magnificent forests with scenic walks. A trip to Knysna is well worth a road trip along the Garden Route. more

The Ndumo Game Reserve is home to the Ndumo fever forest, a superb birding and game viewing destination in KwaZulu-Natal. Hiking in the reserve’s lush tropical environment promises encounters with a number of rare birds, animals and insects. more

Visit the Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve where red, white and black mangroves flourish just a stone's throw from the bustling coastal city of Durban (eThekwini). A number of wading birds, mudskippers, crabs and other creatures of this ecosystem promise an interesting walk through the reserve along a series of boardwalks. more

The ancient Mkhuze Fig Forest in northern KwaZulu-Natal forms part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, an area renowned for its natural splendour, exquisite bird life, many hiking trails, diversified ecosystems and abundant insect life. more

Legend has it that the Richtersveld Halfmens derives its name from the ancestors of the Bushmen who were driven south by warlike tribes from the north. Some turned to look back across the Orange River and were turned into 'halfmens' (half people), forever gazing northwards. more

The Indaba Tree at Pretoriuskop is a typical example of its type - most traditional villages in Africa have an indaba tree, where the community congregates to discuss important matters. Indaba means “meeting” or “meeting place”. One such tree is this historic Natal mahogany in the Kruger Park’s Pretoriuskop Camp. more

The Sunland Baobab is said to be over 4 000 years old, and is the country's biggest baobab, featuring a small pub inside its hollow trunk. With its giant surreal branches, interesting flowers and quaint little pub, the Sunland Baobab delights all who visit. more

The Musina Nature Reserve is home to South Africa’s largest collection of baobabs. These magnificent trees can grow up to 25 metres high and over 28 metres in circumference. Baobabs may live up to 3 000 years, and have become shrouded in legends about their mysterious powers. more