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Feed the free spirit in you by taking off to explore South Africa’s small towns. Best enjoyed on a road trip with spontaneous stops, you’ll come across refreshingly honest hospitality, quirky characters and mouth-watering local kos.

 

 
From Dias to Daiquiris
Mossel Bay, on the Cape south coast, has the only north facing beach in South Africa. But for those in the know there is much more than surf and sand in this laid-back town; for here you will find a rich history, some of the best land-based whale watching in the world, adventure and some of the finest eateries in the region....
 
The Town of Two Summers
With its mild winters, warm summers and the famous Kruger National Park right on its doorstep, the ‘town of two summers’ is a friendly and fast-growing gateway to some of the best game viewing in Africa – and a host of fascinating natural and cultural attractions....
 
The Healing Waters
Relax. Unwind. Take a trip to Bela-Bela, the town whose ancient hot springs, majestic mountains and friendly getaways have always been a haven to those in search of peace and quiet....
 
Surf’s Up at J’Bay
Carefree, laid-back Jeffreys Bay, known as J’Bay, is a renowned surfer’s paradise. At the heart of the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast, its Supertube is rated one of the top ten surfing spots on the globe, attracting the world’s best boarders each July for the local leg of the Billabong Pro, a World Championship Tour event. But that’s not all this beautiful town has to offer....
 
The Kalahari’s Wild West Town
On initial impression, it’s a rather unremarkable town, but like an onion its layers must be peeled away to find its intriguing essence. Upington is steeped in history and it tells a fascinating Wild West tale of colonial land struggles and triumphs over the elements....
 
Hidden Jewel of the Boland
Nestling at the foot of the Groenberg mountain, and a mere 45 minutes from Cape Town, the historic town of Wellington lies in a picturesque valley on the banks of the Berg River with the majestic Hex River Mountains silent sentinels on its eastern border. Take one trip to Wellington and you will understand why the town is known as ‘the hidden jewel of the Boland’....

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