Geographically the smallest province, Gauteng is an urban playground of note, taking in the cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria.

South Africa’s third-smallest province, KwaZulu-Natal has a wealth of scenic and cultural attractions.

Mpumalanga means ‘the land of the rising sun’ in the local siSwati and Zulu languages, a name it derives from lying on the eastern border of the country.

The Free State is essentially an agricultural province and its appeal lies in its scenic beauty, rural tranquillity and natural attractions.

The scenic splendour of the Western Cape has long been a drawcard in South Africa.

The Northern Cape is the largest of South Africa’s provinces but has the smallest population, making it one of the more remote areas of the country.

The North West province features premier wildlife destinations.

Limpopo has become a sought-after tourist destination for its big game, exceptional birding, untamed bush landscapes and an ancient African kingdom.

The West Coast Wine Route follows the N7 North and has a surprisingly large selection and quality of award winning wines to chose from. It includes boutique and garagiste producers, along with some of the largest wineries in the country.

Eastern Cape province is the heartland of South African English culture, as the site of the first mass settlement of British settlers around the city they called Grahamstown – now renamed Makhanda.

South Africa’s Shipwreck and Daisies Route from Leliefontein to Kleinzee in Northern Cape combines astounding natural beauty with Namaqualand hospitality and a side-order of history and culture.

The Maritime Museum in Mossel Bay, which offers visitors a glimpse of 15th-Century seafaring life, is a great starting point to explore this historic Western Cape town.

Long Tom Pass in Mpumalanga province takes its name from South Africa’s war-ravaged past, but it’s the road to a region of astonishing natural beauty and some of the country’s quirkier history.

In the Tooley family since 1904, Kings Walden Garden is a treasure of fountains, paths and flowers reminiscent of colonial style estates set against the backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains.

False Bay has an intriguing history of naval battles, pirate visits and the establishment of scenic little seaports all along its shores. It is also one of the most beautiful bays in the world, and seems to cater for everyone’s holiday needs, offering adventure, leisure, bright lights and great food. Visitors can travel to Cape Point or drive towards Hangklip via Gordon’s Bay.

An introduction guide to the small town Coffee Bay in the Wild Coast