Wildlife

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
KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board

The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board – the only organisation of its kind in the world – has protected the province’s bathers from shark attacks for more than 40 years. more
BirdLife South Africa

Whether you’re a twitcher, a serious birder, a beginner, or if you just love birds, then BirdLife South Africa should be your first stop. more
Phezulu Safari Park, KwaZulu-Natal

Phezulu Safari Park has been built on the lip of the Valley of a Thousand Hills and offers visitors a wonderful insight into flora, fauna and Zulu culture. more

More about Wildlife

Kestreling in South Africa

Kestrels mostly hunt insects. Kestrelers mostly hunt for sightings of these intriguing little raptors. Some are resident in South Africa. Others are long-distance travelers. more

Overnight hides in the Kruger National Park

So you want to try a new experience and don’t mind roughing it? Then sleep out in one of the Kruger National Park’s overnight hides. more

Mpumalanga's water birds

The water birds of Mpumalanga – whether rare or common - are highly sought after by birders. Discover why when you go birding in the province's national parks, rivers, dams and wetlands. more

1Cape Peninsula at dusk

Surely, one of the most beautiful regions on the planet, the Cape Peninsula is a treasure of mountains, beaches, scenic beauty and protected fauna and flora. Take day trips to its beaches, Table Mountain, Cape Point or immerse yourself in its natural splendour on the trip of a lifetime.

2Garden Route

Lush with evergreen vegetation, beaches, rivers, lakes and friendly towns, the Garden Route is a region of extraordinary natural beauty. Play golf, dine, sunbathe and experience one-of-a kind marine, nature and adrenaline sports activities amid it's dramatic mountain scenery and ancient forests.

3Cape Winelands

Anytime is a good time to tour the winelands in the Cape. Rated among the best in the world, our well-priced wines, and 16 diverse wine routes will leave devotees of the grape spoiled for choice.

4Panorama Route

From beginning to end, the Panorama Route is breathtaking – a joyride of geological wonders encompassing the splendour of the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck potholes, waterfalls, and sweeping lowveld vistas as far as the eye can see.

5Johannesburg to Durban

From the City of Gold, follow the N3 all the way through varied landscapes - Highveld flower fields and farmlands, golden Free State grasslands near Harrismith, and the majesty of the Drakensburg Mountains near Ladysmith. The green hills of the Midlands lead you to Victorian elegance in Pietermartizburg, and your final destination: Durban – South Africa’s Golden Mile of sea, sun and fun. A detour to the Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, and small town stops along the way are de rigueur.

6Johannesburg to Cape Town

Head out on the N1 to the City of Roses, Bloemfontein. All the way, magnificent scenery and small towns filled with history and character beckon. From Beaufort West, spectacular mountain passes, nature reserves and lush farmlands keep you company until you arrive in Cape Town – one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

7KwaZulu-Natal Midlands

Explore Pietermartizburg’s colonial heritage, then head for the Midlands scenic landscapes to explore its art galleries, craft studios, country pubs and bistro’s, old fashioned farm stalls, artisanal and organic farmers, micro-breweries and home-style hospitality.

8Cape West Coast

Absorb the attractions of the West Coast at a gentle pace; relish the unspoiled coastline, acres of wildflowers, birdlife, lakes, fresh seafood and warm hospitality this coastal treasure trove at the southern edge of Namakwaland presents.

9Elephant Coast

In northern KwaZulu-Natal, track the coastline to the World Heritage Site of iSimangaliso - a natural Eden where each season brings fresh wonders: whales in November, turtles in December, world-class scuba diving, and Big 5 reserves in landscapes barely changed since time began.

10Route 62

Laid-back adventurers will relish the world’s longest wine route. Lose yourself for a day, a week or more on a sybarite’s journey of discovery that includes wine tasting, dining, country shopping, homely hospitality and a host of unforgettable characters.