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Augrabies flat lizards

Even if you’re not into reptiles, you’ll find the Augrabies flat lizard quite fascinating. The advantage is they’re easy to see, and live in a startlingly beautiful place. more
Emmarentia Dam, Johannesburg

Emmarentia Dam is where you can watch an open-air music concert, paddle around in a canoe, try your hand at sailing, or simply have a peaceful stroll along the banks. more
Thonga Beach Lodge, KwaZulu-Natal

Thonga Beach Lodge is close to Mabibi, part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It is a place that thrums with birdlife, marine life and fascinating mammals. more
Rocktail Beach Camp, KwaZulu-Natal

Set back from deserted golden beaches in a coastal forest, Rocktail Beach Camp has a well-deserved reputation as one of the South Africa’s loveliest beach escapes. more

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Modderfontein Nature Reserve, Gauteng

The Modderfontein Nature Reserve – once the hub of a dynamite factory – is Gauteng’s second-largest private reserve with open grasslands, hills and small dams brimming with water birds. more

Great trees of South Africa

Discover the great trees of South Africa as you travel, from the mighty baobabs in the north, to the giant yellowwoods in the south. more

Leliefontein to Kleinzee – the 'shipwreck and daisies route'

Pack the picnic bag, haul out the roadmap and GPS, and hit the back roads of Namaqualand for a taste of local flavours and photogenic landscapes. more

Family beaches

1Humewood Beach, Port Elizabeth

Packed with nearby attractions and activities, and plenty of water sports, this Blue Flag beach is a firm favourite for family holidays.

2Clifton 4th Beach, Cape Town

Simply, Cape Town’s favourite beach. From fashion models to moms‘n tots - everyone loves Clifton.

3Margate Main Beach, South Coast

Families love this fun-packed beach. During peak holiday periods, festivals, holiday programmes and beach sports keep the kids occupied for hours so mom and dad can relax.

4Bikini Beach, Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape

A pristine beach with a mild, shallow surf – ideal for kiddies - rock pools, a promenade and many restaurants nearby.

5Orient Beach, East London, Eastern Cape

Families love Orient’s lawns, pools, slides, esplanade and safe protected bathing.

6Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

A great family beach with safe swimming and lots of rock pools for the kids.

7Blue Lagoon, Durban KwaZulu-Natal

It used to be known as Addington Beach, now the Blue Lagoon is still a real favourite amongst South African holidaymakers.

8Ramsgate Main Beach, South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal

A Blue Flag beach that offers fun for the whole family along the Hibiscus coast.

9Grotto Beach, Hermanus, Western Cape

This beautiful beach is a favourite with local families, looking for a peaceful day of sea and sun.

10Dolphin Beach, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape

With surf that’s kind to little groms (novice surfers), a shell and surf museum, oceanarium, water rides and more, families will be entertained on and off the beach.