Addo
Addo is a small and charming farming town situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Addo is conveniently close to the world re...moreAlexander Bay
The town of Alexander Bay (Alexanderbaai in Afrikaans) in the Northern Cape, takes its name from Sir James Alexander, who dreamed of making ...moreAlice
Alice is a quaint little town situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, known for its old charm. The town grew around a military encampm...moreAliwal North
Aliwal North is a small town that lies on the border of the Free State and Eastern Cape provinces. The town’s proximity to the Orange Rive...more
Although Alldays is little more than a rural dorp in the Limpopo province of South Africa, it styles itself as the self-proclaimed capital o...
Arniston is a small seaside town in the Overberg region on the Cape South coast, close to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. Afte...
Badplaas (also known as eManzana) is a hidden gem located in the Komati River Valley in Mpumalanga, known for its natural hot mineral spring...
The old mining town of Barberton is nestled along South Africa’s 10th World Heritage Site, the Makhonjwa Mountains in the De Kaap Valley o...Barrydale
Barrydale is just one of many unique towns along the popular Route 62, and most travellers remember it for either one of these: great farm s...moreBeaufort West
The Karoo, which is the semi-desert region of South Africa, is best experienced from its heart, Beaufort West. Known as the oldest town in t...moreBela Bela
The Tswana people originally discovered the now world-renowned hot water springs in the 1800s, and named the place Bela-Bela (or Boil-Boil)....moreBetty's Bay
Betty's Bay is a quiet and tranquil seaside resort town, ideally located away from the hustle and bustle of modern city living. This is a gr...moreBisho
Bisho means 'Buffalo' in Xhosa, and is the capital of the Eastern Cape, but seems to be dominated by the nearby King William's Town. The tow...moreBlouberg, Cape Town, South Africa
Blouberg starts some 15 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. It is easy to access by road, take a bus or shuttle service, take a guided ...moreBredasdorp
Bredasdorp was established as a town in 1838 and gained municipal status in 1917. Bredasdorp was named after Michiel van Breda, the first Ma...moreCape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point of Africa, and the official meeting point of the cold Atlantic and warm Indian Oceans. Also known as ...moreCape Agulhas Southern Lights
Lighthouse at the End of a Continent By Laurianne Claase Deepest, darkest Africa ends not with a bang but a simper. Here at the southernmost...moreCape Town Central
Cape Town's City Centre has too many interesting features and sites to mention - it is best for visitors to walk from one place to the next,...moreCitrusdal
Citrusdal is ideally situated for exploration of the surrounding mountains, valleys, farmlands and wildflowers. The town was founded by the ...moreClanwilliam
Originally established in 1725 as Jan Disselsvalleij, Clanwilliam is one of the 10 oldest towns in South Africa. Clanwilliam is the gateway ...more
Claremont is part of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. Known for its lush greenery, this suburb has a central business district and beautif...
Visit the picturesque highland village of Clarens on your South African holiday. It lies in a pastoral setting of spectacular sandstone outc...Coffee Bay
Coffee Bay is the perfect place to catch the relaxed calypso vibe of this sub-tropical coastline brimming with soaring cliffs and dense coas...moreConstantia
Constantia is both an idyllic suburb of modern Cape Town and home to some of the oldest wine estates in the Cape. The sprawling Constantia V...more
Sprawled along the banks of the Great Fish River, Cradock comes with an unexpected dollop of culture to add to its strong agricultural found...
The town of Cullinan’s claim to fame is the discovery of the largest rough-cut diamond ever found in 1905. The town still serves the Culli...
Darling is the ideal escape for guests wanting to experience the warm hospitality and interesting sights that South Africa is known for. Dar...
De Rust is a refined Victorian village in South Africa and home to the blueblood Ostrich, golden vineyards, sundrenched orchards, excellent ...Dullstroom
Dullstroom, also known as Emnothweni, dates back to 1880 when Dutch Settlers (aided by Wolterus Dull) established a small village and named ...moreElands Bay Attractions
Elands Bay is a charming coastal town situated just 220 kilometres from Cape Town. One of the major attractions in Elands Bay is the rough a...moreElim
Elim is situated along a dusty, winding road between Gansbaai and Bredasdorp. The town was founded by the Moravian Church of South Africa in...moreEmalahleni
Emalahleni (previously known as Witbank) is a small city situated in the Highveld heartland of Mpumalanga Province. The name ‘Witbank’ i...moreErmelo
Ermelo, the garden town of Mpumalanga is also considered the gateway to the province. Which comes as no surprise due to the town’s ideal l...moreFauresmith
Fauresmith is the second oldest town in the Free State and has quite an interesting history. At first a farm named Sannahspoort, Fauresmith ...more
Ficksburg was proclaimed in 1867 and is situated along the Highlands Route in the Eastern Free State. Ficksburg history is indeed a fascinat...
After Kalk Bay comes the larger town of Fish Hoek, with its built-up main street and expansive beach. At Fish Hoek, the mountains seem to fa...Fort Beaufort
Fort Beaufort, a small town in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, is located near the convergence of the Kat and Brak Rivers, crossed by the ...moreFranschhoek
Franschhoek is a picturesque town that is gently nestled between towering mountains in the spectacular Cape Winelands and is renowned for it...more
Gansbaai is a favourite destination for larger tourists in search of the Southern Right Whale, and is the worldwide capital for Great White ...
George serves as a great base from which to explore the Garden Route's diverse scenery and many natural wonders. Head south and away from th...Gordons Bay
The Eastern end of False Bay is dominated by the urban developments of Somerset West and Gordon’s Bay. This stretch of coast is called the...moreGraaff-Reinet
Graaff-Reinet is cradled by a generous curve in the Sundays River, at the heart of South Africa's Karoo. It is the fourth oldest colonial to...more
Grabouw is a farming area in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. It is surrounded by the Hottentots Holland and Groenland mountains to ...
Graskop is a charming town with lots of interesting things to do and see. It cashes in on the tourists traveling to and from the world famou...Greyton
Established in a fertile valley at the foot of the Riviersonderend mountains in 1854, Greyton has retained much of its rural charm: thatched...moreGroot Marico
The town’s name is derived from one of the only perennial rivers in the region, the Marico, which also injects a sense of life into the ar...moreHarrismith
Harrismith is a medium sized town situated halfway between Johannesburg and Durban on the N3. Harrismith is situated in the foothills of the...more
Hermanus is a pleasant seaside resort town, situated just 120 km east of Cape Town. Hermanus is probably most well known for its magnificent...
Hogsback is a charming, tranquil Eastern Cape town set high in the Amatola (or Amathole) Mountains and surrounded by old Afro-montane forest...
Hout Bay is often called the Heart of the Cape, a 20 minute drive from the Cape Town city centre, almost halfway between Cape Town and Cape ...Ixopo
Ixopo is a small KwaZulu-Natal town about 80 km south of Pietermaritzburg and is most famous as the setting for Alan Paton's novel 'Cry the ...moreJoubertina
Joubertina was established in 1907 on a piece of Eastern Cape farmland. Today Joubertina is the main town of Langkloof farm; nestled in the ...moreKalk Bay
Kalk Bay is one of Cape Town’s most popular villages. Its name indicated that this was originally the location of a lime kiln, which produ...moreKlerksdorp
Klerksdorp is a city situated in the North West province, formerly the Western Transvaal. It is also the administrative heart of the North W...moreKnysna
Knysna lies on the banks of a tranquil lagoon, guarded at its mouth by The Heads and overlooked to the north by the Outeniqua Mountains....moreKomatidraai
Komatidraai is a farming district near Komatipoort, along the Komati River. Komatidraai enjoys very warm weather and a good rainy season. Pr...moreKommetjie
Kommetjie is a small town situated along the Cape Peninsula’s Atlantic Seaboard. With a few restaurants and shops in the area, it also has...moreKommetjie: Seaside Charm
The Slangkop Lighthouse has seen all of the most dangerously high and rough seas along the stretch of the Atlantic coast. Many a victim in t...more
Kuruman is the principal town of the Kalahari region on the Namakwari Route in the Northern Cape. The town is one of those special places en...
The twin pinnacles of Towerkop create a magnificent backdrop for the picturesque town of Ladismith in the Western Cape of South Africa, with...
The city of Ladysmith is located on the banks of the Klip River in KwaZulu-Natal Province, 30 km north of Colenso and about 230 km from Durb...
Langebaan, few towns in South Africa exude as much of a beachy-breakaway feel as this spread-out dorp shimmering along the West Coast shores...
Lephalale, formerly called Ellisras, situated in the Waterberg area in Limpopo Province, is fondly known as ‘The Heartbeat of the Bushveld...
Levubu is situated in a sub-tropical fruit farming area in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Fruit such as litchis, avocados and bananas...
The town’s name translates as ‘place of suffering’, as it was established after a malaria epidemic in Andries-Ohrigstad forced the inh...
Mafikeng, the capital of North-West province, is situated some 260 kilometres west of Johannesburg and colloquially referred to as “Maftow...Magaliesburg
The small town of Magaliesburg in the Gauteng Province, about one hour's drive from the bustling cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, is sur...moreMakhanda Also Known as Grahamstown
Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown, located in Eastern Cape province, is known for excellence in academia, arts and culture....moreMalmesbury
Malmesbury is the principal town of the Swartland, some 60 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape....more
Margate is one of the most popular coastal resorts on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Proclaimed a town in 1941, it was named after the seasi...Matjiesfontein
If you revel in period travel, a trip to Matjiesfontein in the Central Karoo has got to be on your to-do list. No other village – in its e...more
A dorp at the end of a road can either be a one-horse town, or an incredibly special destination. McGregor is without a doubt the latter, an...
Modimolle, formerly Nylstroom, is a town located near the Waterberg region in Limpopo Province. Formed in 1866 on Rietvallei farm, the town ...
Mokopane, previously known as Potgietersrus, is situated in the Limpopo Province, just two hours from Gauteng. It is the ideal stopover for ...Montagu
Situated just on 185km from Cape Town along Route 62 positions Montagu superbly as a weekend destination. The contiguous Langeberg ranges se...moreMooi River
Mooi River, the northern gateway to the Midlands, is a busy agricultural centre for the surrounding cattle and dairy farms, as well as sever...moreMossel Bay
Mossel Bay lies on the southern coast of South Africa halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, and is a sheltered coastal village, once...moreMthatha (Previously Umtata)
Mthatha is a traditional town situated on the banks of the Umtata River in the Eastern Cape. Founded in 1879 under the name Umtata, the town...moreMuizenberg
Muizenberg is a little coastal town on the Cape Peninsula that is a popular destination for South African holidaymakers. Due to its wide swe...more
Musina (previously known as Messina) is situated in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, in the land of the Baobab tree. The town is situat...Newlands
Newlands, known as Cape Town’s ‘green suburb’, is located in the Southern Suburbs and is synonymous with the world of rugby and cricke...moreNieu Bethesda
Nieu Bethesda is situated just 50 kilometres from the town of Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo, South Africa. The region lies centrally within the...moreNieuwoudtville
Nieuwoudtville is an isolated and peaceful town, situated about 50 kilometres off the N7 and just over 300 kilometres north of Cape Town. Th...more
An enticing village, peacefully spread under oaks at the southern end of Chapman's Peak in the Western Cape - Noordhoek makes you feel as if...Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is the largest town in the little Karoo. Oudtshoorn is also home to one of the world's greatest wonders, the magnificent Cango Ca...more
The scenic town of Paarl is situated in the Western Cape, a mere 60 km from Cape Town in the Boland region. Paarl is best known for its fert...Phalaborwa
Referred to as 'the town with two summers' because of the subtropical weather, Phalaborwa is the ideal year-round holiday destination. Touri...morePiet Retief
In the southeastern corner of Mpumalanga lays the picturesque town of Mkhondo, once called Piet Retief, surrounded by beautiful plantations ...morePilgrim's Rest
A visit to Pilgrims Rest will take you back in time to the 1830s when the gold rush was gathering momentum in the Lowveld of South Africa....morePlettenberg Bay
Bounded by Robberg Peninsula in the east and the Keurbooms River to the west, with the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains as interior backd...morePniel
The town of Pniel in the Western Cape, is situated at the foot of the Simonsberg and set within easy access of towns such as Stellenbosch, F...morePort Alfred
This scenic coastal region is an area of Port Alfred lush with verdant rolling hills, dense coastal forest and untouched, golden beaches. Ru...morePort Edward
Meander down south through the coastal greenery of KwaZulu-Natal and, just before the Eastern Cape border, you will find Port Edward situate...morePorterville
Porterville is a quaint town with expansive green fields located along the slopes of the Olifants River Mountain at the base of Voorberg. Th...morePostmasburg
Postmasburg, situated in the Northern Cape Province, is located around 67 km from Griquatown and 170 km east of Upington. Postmasburg is cha...morePrince Albert
On the other side of the Swartberg Pass is the picture-perfect town of Prince Albert, situated at the Southern edge of the Great Karoo plain...moreRiversdale
Riversdale is situated on the Garden Route and is known for its exquisite floral beauty. The town was established on the farm Doornkraal in ...more
Robertson has always rated pretty high in the Western Cape dorp beauty stakes, and this ‘western gateway to Route 62’ today remains a fi...Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Rondebosch is a scenic suburb located in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. The area is also well-populated with students from the nearby Un...moreRustenburg
Rustenburg in the North West Province can hardly be described as a ‘dorp’ after booming during the last few decades, and visitors are qu...moreScarborough
Scarborough is a town situated on the Cape Peninsula to the south of Cape Town. The town was designated as a conservation village in 1996, a...moreShelley Point
Shelley Point is situated up the West Coast, nestled between Saldanha and Port Owen. It can be approached from two directions, via Vredenber...moreSimon's Town
Simon’s Town is situated 35 km outside Cape Town and is one of South Africa’s oldest towns. The main road from Muizenberg passes through...more
Skukuza is the largest of all the camps in the Kruger National Park, and is also the administrative headquarters. The camp is spacious, well...Springbok
The town of Springbok is situated within the Klein Koperberge, and lies at the heart of this mythical region where the Nama pastoralists onc...moreStanderton
Standerton is an agricultural town situated on the banks of the Vaal River in Mpumalanga. Named after the original land owner of the town, A...moreStellenbosch
Stellenbosch is undoubtedly one of the prettiest little towns in South Africa, founded in 1679 and the second oldest town in the country. Th...more
Still Bay is quite a large holiday town, certainly the largest since Hermanus, with several shopping centres, restaurants and the obligatory...Strand
Strand is a seaside town situated on the shores of False Bay at the foot of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, and is a 40 minute drive from ...moreSutherland
Sutherland has a typical Karoo ambience, and one can nearly imagine you’re time-lining back to its early days during the 1850s on a summer...moreSwellendam
This lovely old town is graced with beautiful, whitewashed buildings, museums and historical monuments. Situated close by is the Marloth Nat...more
Taung, a village in the North West Province in South Africa, made world headlines when an Australian anthropologist, Professor Raymond Dart,...Thabazimbi
Travel north from the urban buzz of Gauteng, and in less than three hours you will be able to lose yourself within the timeless tranquility ...moreThohoyandou
The former capital of the bantustan of Venda, Thohoyandou, meaning ‘head of the elephant’ in Tshivenda, is a small city which lies below...more
Tzaneen is a popular tourist centre and excellent base for numerous scenic routes and as South Africa's largest subtropical fruit producing ...
The Eastern Cape town of Uitenhage is nicknamed 'The Garden Town' due to the abundance of beautiful gardens and parks in the area. The town ...Ulundi
Ulundi, the legislative capital of KwaZulu-Natal, lies on the northern banks of the White Umfolozi River and its Zulu name is translated as ...moreVereeniging
Vereeniging city is located in the Gauteng province of South Africa, within an area known as the Vaal triangle. Situated on the banks of the...more
Vredendal is situated on the banks of the Olifants River in the Western Cape Province. The town's location on the banks of the Olifants Rive...
Vryburg lies in a rich cattle-farming area in the North West province of South Africa and boasts an interesting history. When the Republic o...Vryheid
You will find the town of Vryheid hidden amidst the lush, rolling hills and forested slopes of battlefield country in KwaZulu-Natal province...moreWaterval Boven
Waterval Boven (also known as Emgwenya), situated in the Drakensberg Mountains on the banks of the Elands River is a picturesque respite fro...more
Worcester is a town in the Breede River Valley, situated 120 km from Cape Town. The town is located amidst the rugged Dutoitskloof Mountains...