After three days of driving through the villages of the Richtersveld and ending up at the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, you will have learned an incredible amount about the Nama people and the geographical setting they survive in, from intricate plant life to the traditional herding patterns called ‘transhumance’. more

The classic risk-and-reward design of the course at the Clarens Golf Estate in the Free State allows for a highly memorable experience ... as much for the challenge of each hole as for the sparkling waters and golden mountains that frame the layout. more

Elizwe Ceramics is a pottery studio based on a sheep farm near Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape. The owner, Elize van Aardt, believes that one can uplift people through creativity and beauty. She has trained unskilled people in ceramics and shares her abilities to help others. more

Vegetarian dining at Gingko restaurant is a real treat. Not only does it serve a range of hearty breakfasts, wholesome mains for lunch and everything in between, but you can also choose between its impressive buffet and a mouth-watering à la carte menu. It’s an absolute must for vegetarians and vegans. more

A movement near your feet on the Augrabies Falls boardwalk. Suddenly a small, feisty and impossibly colourful lizard pops into focus. This is Broadley’s flat lizard, which lives in little groups where rivalries and territory are all linked to their techni-colour markings. At night they forget their feuds and cuddle up together. more

Since Yum Yum opened its doors in Tzaneen in 2008, the trendy bistro has enlivened dining in the Lowveld town. Head chef Jonathan Taylor’s innovative, globally inspired menus and his insistence on fresh, organic produce ensure that food lovers from far beyond the northern province of Limpopo come to here to feast. more

Durban's Freedom Café is one of the funkiest places to eat out in this port city. It is a boutique restaurant set inside a fire-engine red shipping container, and offers tasty dishes inspired by the continent of Africa. Oh, and the venue is dog friendly. more

A team of international experts has been studying ancient evidence left behind at the Pinnacle Point Caves in Mossel Bay and has, so far, come up with vital clues about fish-eating, tool-making Middle Stone Age humankind – and the future effects of global warming. more

Once the exciting heart of Johannesburg's nightlife, Yeoville today is a little frayed around the edges but remains exciting thanks to its cosmopolitan mix of African cultures where you can buy goods from all over Africa, and hear a Babel’s Tower of languages. more

Shepstone Gardens, a tranquil green haven in the heart of old Johannesburg, is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. If you’re planning a wedding, a party, a private function of any kind, or just want to get away from the bustle of city life, then choose these idyllic gardens. more

Gilroy is a microbrewery with a country pub/restaurant and beer garden attached in Muldersdrift, Gauteng. Presiding over the popular establishment is brew master, beer connoisseur and host par excellence, Ireland-born Liverpudlian Steve Gilroy. Sporting a bowtie, apron and pipe, the silver-haired raconteur is as unique as his award-winning lagers and ales. more

With massage treatments most in demand, the Sandton Sun Spa has explored massage methods the world over. Indonesian therapies are notably dominant, but a fusion of the world’s best are on offer at this sophisticated haven, where Eastern influences and indigenous African lore sit comfortably side by side. more

Even though the popular Mitchell’s Brewery opened in Knysna as far back 1983, almost a full decade would pass before the country's legions of hidden craft-beer brewers would emerge from their garages, open brew pubs and microbreweries, and invite the public to taste their artisan brews. more

On a seven-day road trip between East London and Port St Johns you will discover the soul of the Wild Coast, moving from cultural encounters to scenic experiences in a variety of backdrops, and from coastal forests to wide stretches of beach to isolated villages and seaside hamlets lost in time. more