Cape Town City: There aren't many places on earth where you can enjoy sundowners overlooking the sand and sea at the foot of coastal mountains in a vibrant, cosmopolitan international city. Vineyards, skyscrapers, beaches and nature reserves nestle alongside gourmet eateries, shabeens, national monuments and colourful street traders to make Cape Town the magical mother city, but the Western Cape has a lot more to offer than just Cape Town:
The Wineland Routes: History, culture, wine, cuisine and adventure come together in these regions.
Breede River Valley: each of the towns has its own distinctive features, the overall impression of the region is one of unique natural beauty and disarming hospitality.
Route 62: Travel over the scenic Tradouws Pass, often shrouded in mist on a rainy day, to the beautiful historic town of Swellendam at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains.
The Garden Route: The verdant region along the N2 national highway linking Cape Town and Port Elizabeth as it meanders through Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield and Wilderness.
Robben Island: the site of Nelson Mandelas incarceration for most of his 27 years behind bars
Victoria & Albert Waterfront: Buskers entertain crowds that wander between outdoor restaurants and shopping areas and the atmosphere is unfailingly festive.
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The coastline stretches from Storms River mouth on the Garden Route to the Umtamvuna River, encompassing 800km of untouched shores and magnificent beaches. Inland Eastern Cape reaches north to the Lesotho border.
The weather in the Eastern Cape allows for a year-round holiday season. Hot summers and moderate winters at the coast - Port Elizabeth boasts a daily average of 7 hours sunshine !
Port Elizabeth: The Friendly City, is the ideal base for a family holiday.
Wildlife along the Wild Coast: Including Addo Elephant National Park, Shamwari Game Reserve, Mountain Zebra National Park and Cape St Francis Nature Reserve.
The Really Really Wild Coast: Running from East London to Port Edward, the landscape is spectacular. Rich in the cultural heritage of the Xhosa people and wildly beautiful, the Wild Coast will give you memories to treasure forever.
The Sunshine Coast : Port Elizabeth to the Fish River is known as the Sunshine Coast - for good reason, it's a coastline made for holiday makers.
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Expect to be pleasantly surprised as you travel from one corner of the Free State to the other. From undulating hills in the east, to gorgeaous golden savannah in the west; desolate landscapes and dried out trees in the south or to luscious greenery sustained by the Vaal river in the north.
The Maluti Route: A specially packaged scenic route in the south-east designed for the road traveller, passes through the quaint towns of Ladybrand, Hobhouse, Wepener, Vanstadensrus and Zastron on the R26 road, and covers a treasure trove of art, culture, history and stunning sites
History and Heritage: Bloemfontein, ('Spring of Flowers') the judical capital of the Free State has historical museums such as Hertzog House, the first Raadsaal, the war museum and wonderful monuments that represent the city's past and present identity. More than 4,000 rose trees have been planted in King's Park
Basotho Cultural Village: Regarded as one of the most valued treaures of the Free State, the Basotho Cultural Village is found in the Qwa Qwa national Park, at the foot of huge sandstone mountains.
Game farms and Game Reserves: The Golden Gate Park, The Willem Pretorius Reserve, Soetdoring Reserve. Qwaqwa National Park.
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The Richtersveld - carpet of wild flowers: After the first spring rainfall, a carpet of wild flowers in every colour bursts onto the landscape... almost overnight !
Sutherland: Known for its cold winters and clear skies, it will not be your eyes playing tricks when you gaze into the night sky and see more stars shining even brighter than you have ever experienced before.
Sutherland is home to the largest telescope in South Africa called S.A.L.T. (South Africas Largest Telescope)
Kimberley - Diamond capital of the world: The first diamond was discovered here in 1866 by teenager Erasmus Jacobs, a yellow stone of 21.25 carats, the diamond rush began shortly after.
Upington - oasis in a harsh landscape: en route when travelling between South Africa's major cities, 804km from johannesburg and 894km from Cape Town and is an oasis in the otherwise harsh landscape that surrounds it. It is a convenient stopover for travellers as the town has excellent accommodation facilities, restaurants and shops.
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Mafikeng: History buffs will want to travel to the provincial and commercial capital Mafikeng, to explore the ethnographic and Anglo-Boer war records that account for persistent conflict over land.
Magaliesberg Mountain Range: The Magaliesberg mountain range is a 120km stretch of inspiring profusion of sheltered gorges, mountain pools and bushveld vegetation.
Madikwe Reserve: Malaria free game reserve with over 8,000 large mammals, including the big five, in the park. What really put Madikwe on the map though was the successful return of the endangered Wild Dog. Pilanesberg National Park: For a day trip to a game reserve Pilanesberg National Park is a great choice. Located close to Gauteng this vast park boasts a unique ecosystem in addition to the big five attraction.
Sun City: A few days could easily be lost to golf, casino and a hundred other entertainment options up for grabs in this internationally acclaimed complex.
Marico District: In sharp contrast to the frenetic pace of Sun City are the rustic, dusty stretches leading to the Marico district. The area was made famous by the stories of the celebrated South Africa author, Herman Charles Bosman, who was inspired by the landscape.
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Bushveld: The Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, Marakele National Park, Thabazimbi, Nylsvley Nature Reserve and the Makapan Cave Complex.
Zoutpansberg: The Venda people's culture is intertwined into the misty peaks and crags of this Massif, which also host tea estates, tropical fruit stalls, art galleries, waterfalls and the Funudzi sacred lake and forest.
Valley of the Olifants: The Valley of the Olifants is one of the last unspoilt corners of Africa - unhurried, contented and timeless. Here the scenic majesty of the Northern Drakensberg dominates the valley of the Olifants river system.
Northern Kruger National park: On the east of the province and is South Africa's largest and most important National Park. One of the worlds most famous wildlife sanctuary's 80% of Kruger National Park lies within the Limpopo region
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The Panorama Route: With Barberton, Graskop, Pilgrims Rest, Blyde River Canyon and Gods Window just a few places along this beautiful route.
Kruger National Park: The south section of Kruger Park falls in the Mpumalanga region as well as several of the best private game reserves in the world adjacent to the Kruger Park - Sabi Sands, Timbavati, and Thornybush making the region a favourite for discovering African wildlife and exploring the nature and beauty of the Kruger National Park.
The Highlands Meander: A mecca for fly-fisher, it is in the placid and pristine waters of this region that you find various stocks of fish, with trout as the major draw card.
Nelspruit: The capital of Mpumalanga and the commercial and administrative hub of the Lowveld.
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Johannesburg - Egoli: For many it is accepted as the heartbeat of the nation, Johannesburg and its surrounds exude an energy that is difficult to capture in words.
Newton - museums and culture: Billions of rands have been pumped into Newton in the inner city to make it a first class, safe, cultural area and tourist attraction, it appears to have been worth every cent.
Sandton and Nelson Mandela Square - Shopping: From shopping flea-market style to the luxurious upmarket hub of Joburgs retail elite - Sandton City, in the heart of Jo'burgs northern suburbs claims to be the ultimate shopping experience.
Soweto: If it is the real heartbeat of Africa you are seeking SOuth WEstern TOwnship an unforgettable part of South African culture and lifestyle, music, dancing, dining and clubs.
Pretoria Designed by Sir Herbert Baker and completed in 1913 the Union Buildings and gardens overlook Pretoria. It was in these spectacular gardens that Nelson Mandela was inaugurated in 1994.
The Cradle of Mankind: Just 50km west of Johannesburg is one of South Africa's World Heritage Sites - It is here that 40% of all human ancestor fossils have been unearthed.
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Durban Africa's third largest city Durban is a busy port on the edge of the warm Indian Ocean. It offers the buzz of a large metropolitan city with a vibrant mix of cultures, miles of sun-drenched beaches and a moderate climate, making sports a pleasure all year round.
Drakensberg Mountains: 'The Barrier of Spears', the impressive range and its dramatic drop from escarpment to rolling hills below has been declared a World Heritage Site for both its unspoilt natural envoirnment and its wealth of ancient San rock art paintings depicting hunting scenes, trances and rituals.
Kwazulu-Natal Battlefields: The scars of the Battlefields of Kwazulu-Natal stretch towards Zululand, where you can wander around the battle sites, graeyards, memorials and museums and conjure up images of steel-tipped assegais, cow hide shields and the resonating crack of gunfire.
The Midlands Meander: Following the waterways as they drop down from the Drakensberg Peaks, cascade down mountain clefts, through hidden valleys and tumble into the luscious hills that extend through the Midlands before flowing gently to the coast.
KwaZulu-Natal Beaches: From Durban head south along the N2 into a sub-tropical paradise. Swimming, surfing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing,golf, dolphin and whale watching, and soaking up the sun are the main attractions of the KwaZulu-Natal Hibiscus Coast - a stretch that boasts five blue flag beaches and numerous golf courses.
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