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Finest Kind cheese-making getaway, Garden Route

A cheese-making getaway with Finest Kind gives you the opportunity to make your own cheese and yoghurt while visiting the Garden Route. more
Experience the sardine run

South Africa's annual sardine run is a marine spectacle for everyone to enjoy, from birdwatchers and marine-life enthusiasts to amateur snorkellers and experienced divers. more
Moja Heritage Collection

Moja Heritage collection is a digital and print tourism guide to South Africa’s historical and cultural wonders – with some nature and shopping thrown in. more
De Zeekoe Fair Trade Farmstay, Oudtshoorn

A farmstay near Oudtshoorn offers meerkats, good birdlife, buck and the 'Shy 5'. Stay in self-catering wooden cabins or in more luxurious rooms. more

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Bedford Rosarium, Eastern Cape

Heritage roses always have stories – where they came from, how they were rediscovered. Bedford in the Eastern Cape has a sanctuary for these charismatic old roses. more

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

Fun experiences in the Eastern Cape

1Bloukrans Bungy.

The Eastern Cape is home to the famous Bloukrans Bungy – it’s 216 metres of free-falling pleasure

2Big Seven Safari

Go on a Big Seven Safari and see rhino, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo AND the Southern Right Whale and Great White Shark.

3Bayworld Museum Complex, Port Elizabeth.

Comprises an oceanarium, snake park and museum and No 7 Castle Hill, a Victorian house museum dating back to 1827.

4National Arts Festival.

Grahamstown is home to the annual arts festival at the beginning of July. Imbibe on local arts, culture and good, clean fun.

5Learn to Surf - Jeffreys Bay.

Our answer to Hawaii, J-Bay is known for its magnificent waves and numerous surfing schools.

6New Age Adventures in Hogsback.

This village in the mountains dedicated to all things New Age. Great also if you appreciate spectacular scenery, good food, peace and quiet.

7Hike the Wild Coast.

Enjoy hiking the pristine beaches of the rugged Wild Coast, or opt for a horse-back safari led by local guides.

8Bush, Forest and Beach.

Talk about fun experiences! In the Eastern Cape you can enjoy the bush the beaches and the fantastic Tsitsikamma forest.

9Skiing at Tiffendell.

During winter you can enjoy skiing at the only skiing village in South Africa, situated just below the peak of Ben McDhui.

10Owl House, Nieu-Bethesda

The quirky world of the artist Helen Martins comes alive at the Owl House with its camel, owl and wise men sculptures, glass-covered walls and vivid colours.