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Journeys
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Eksteenfontein to the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – the 'World Heritage Site route'
Learn about the people of the Richtersveld, their cultures and their landscape on a three-day journey from Eksteenfontein to the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. more
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East London to Port St Johns – a Wild Coast route
One of South Africa’s top natural and cultural destinations remains the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast, which offers adventure and surprise at every turn. more
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Smithfield to Philippolis – the 'upper Gariep route'
Take a 200km trip from Smithfield to Philippolis over a leisurely three days to explore this historic region of the southern Free State. more
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Rouxville to Fouriesburg – a western Maluti Mountains route
Each of the old towns along the Lesotho border in the eastern Free State has its own story – and its own set of attractions. more
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Sutherland to Calvinia – the 'starry Karoo route'
A three-day meander through the dry lands of the upper Karoo, from Sutherland to Calvinia, detouring to the Tankwa, is a nature lover’s road trip. more
Victoria West to Calvinia – the 'upper Karoo route'
The 340km road trip between Victoria West and Calvinia in the Northern Cape can be a wonderful six-day journey if you have the time. more
Kimberley to Upington – the 'missionary route'
The route west from Kimberley to Upington takes in lots of small towns with big histories, including some rather eccentric stops. more
Top 10
Road trips in and around Mpumalanga
1Long Tom Pass: From Lydenberg to Sabie
This historic route drops down the escarpment in a series of u-turns and bends with magnificent views
2Panorama Route, God’s Window & Three Rondavels
One of the flagship roads of Mpumalanga, this is the Blyde River Canyon at its best.
3Graskop/ Sabie/ Pilgrim’s Rest
A variety of historical routes including old stone tunnels and wagon tracks, and roads that date back to the gold rush days.
4Malelane to Komatipoort
There’s nothing like barrelling along next to the Lebombo mountains, on a double-lane highway bound for peri-peri prawns in Mozambique's coastal Maputo.
5Robber’s Pass, Pilgrim’s Rest
One of the most dramatic mountain passes, famed for its scenery and highway robberies of yore
6Schoemanskloof Pass
From the highveld, the Schoemanskloof drops down the escarpment, following the course of the Crocodile River as it runs down the mountain into the valley.
7Kaapsche hoop
Watch out for wild horses, sudden mists and ghosts from the gold rush days, as you climb the heights into this historic mountain village.
8Machadadorp to Ermelo
A must in March/ April when the cosmos that grows alongside the roads bursts into swathes of pink and white flowers.
9Sabie to White River
A winding drive through pine plantations, citrus orchards, roadside stalls, settlements and arts & crafts spots.
10Barberton to Malelane
A lone track leads through old gold rush country, following the foothills of the lovely Lebombo mountains.
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