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Wine Routes of South Africa
Wine lovers who visit our wine routes will discover an offering as diverse in taste, culture, and geography as the Rainbow Nation that produced it. more
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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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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
Getaways in The Free State
1Clarens
A haven for artists, craftspeople, fly-fishers and food-lovers, Clarens has become a popular weekend getaway destination with a good choice of dining and accommodation options.
2The Golden Gate Highlands National Park
This national park showcases amazing sandstone formations carved out of the rock by wind, rain and time – particularly striking is the outcrop called the Sentinel; overnight in the park or in nearby Clarens or Fouriesburg.
3Flyfishing in the Kimberley Rivers
Some of the finest flyfishing waters in South Africa are in the lower Vaal and Riet Rivers near the Northern Cape town of Kimberley.
4Amphitheatre Heritage Hike
On the Amphitheatre Heritage Hike, Free State, in the northern Drakensberg you will find yourself at the top of the highest waterfall in Africa, with unforgettable views over this World Heritage Site.
5Fouriesburg
Fouriesburg, Free State is one of South Africa’s unsung gems where you can hike in the footsteps of dinosaurs, take horse trails and enjoy excellent accommodation.
6Zastron to Wepener
The villages of Zastron and Wepener, Free State, are part of the scenic Maluti Mountains Route. Adventurers, bikers and four-by-four enthusiasts who prefer to head off the beaten track will enjoy this getaway.
7Parys
Situated on the Vaal River within the unique landscape of the 2-billion-year-old Vredefort World Heritage Site, Parys in the Free State offers adventure tourism, golf, cheetah interaction and watersports.
8Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
Shimmering in the foothills of the Drakensberg, the Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve attracts flyfishers, birders and nature-lovers to its biodiversity-rich shores.
9Vredefort Dome
Spend some time exploring this World Heritage Site. Enjoy hiking trails and the great outdoors. Overnight in nearby Parys with its many B&Bs.
10Rietpoort Guest Farm, between Bloemfontein and Cape Town
Situated near Trompsburg, 120kms south of Bloemfontein, this Free State Guest Farm offers traditional 'braais' or barbecues and a special Karoo Lamb dinner for its guests; wildlife wanders freely on this property that offers visitors a taste of Free State Farm life.
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