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PPlaces to go

WWith nine provinces to explore, each with a soul of their own, you’ll never run out of memories to make. 

Small town charm

  • Wildlife safari

    Vibrant community in an upper Karoo village

    Wildlife safari
    Vibrant community in an upper Karoo village
    Amandelboom, the so-called coloured township of Williston, an isolated Northern Cape village in the Upper Karoo, has a brass band, traditional Nama Riel dancing, great Karoo hospitality, and corbelled houses nearby.
  • Vibrant culture

    Creativity in the platteland

    Vibrant culture
    Creativity in the platteland
    The Free State has many artistic towns, Ficksburg, Clarens, Verkykerskop, Rosendal, Parys, Smithfield, Zastron, to name a few, where the more creative amongst us have settled in and made a home.
  • Wildlife safari

    Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

    Wildlife safari
    Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve
    Many of Limpopo’s rivers have their source in the mountains of the Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve, which is also dense in indigenous forest and offers accommodation.
  • Pubs and bars in the Eastern Cape

    Pubs and bars in the Eastern Cape
    Some of the best bars in South Africa can be found in the small towns of the Eastern Cape. Learn more about the history of these charming locations over a pint; get talking to the locals and listen to their stories; or tuck into a delicious, home-cooked meal. Whatever you decide to spend your time doing, a warm welcome is always on the cards.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    Free State birding route

    Breathtaking scenery
    Free State birding route
    With varying habitats along the way, you can expect to see a plethora of birdlife on the Free State birding route. The Free State is also one of the most scenic parts of South Africa, making it a must-see for birders and keen photographers.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    A French Affair in Franschhoek

    Breathtaking scenery
    A French Affair in Franschhoek
    The Franschhoek Wine Route offers an array of innovative food and wine pairings. The town of Franschhoek has a rich Gallic heritage dating back to 1688 and refers to itself as ‘South Africa’s gourmet capital’.
  • Breathtaking scenery

    West Coast Wine Route

    Breathtaking scenery
    West Coast Wine Route
    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.
  • Vibrant culture

    South African English culture: introducing a new urban influence

    Vibrant culture
    South African English culture: introducing a new urban influence
    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.

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