A route is a cluster of travel attractions, accommodation, tour operators, local artisans, guides and restaurants. It brings people together from all levels of community to promote travel to their area. You select what interests you on a route and create your own itinerary.
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uPhongolo Route
A route of luxury game farms and community projects in northern KwaZulu-Natal near the Swaziland border.
Mbodla Eco-Heritage Route
The Fish River (Nxuba) Valley is located adjacent to a thriving game-farming area of the Eastern Cape. The Mbodla Eco-heritage Rou...
eScape Route
This area has so much to offer and many stories to tell with a range of adventure and cultural attractions as well as unique arts ...
Karoo Highlands Route
The Karoo Highland Tourism Route is situated in the north-eastern part of the Western Cape and southern part of the Northern Cape...
Alex Tourism Route
The Alex Tourism Route features some of the best taverns and shebeens, arts and crafts, entertainment and street vendors in one of...
Alldays Route
Alldays and the villages of Vivo and Dendron serve an extensive area of private game and hunting farms. Citrus farming and diamond...
Amajuba Route
The Amajuba Route offers a variety of attractions, including cultural experiences, crafts, historical tours, game-viewing and a we...
Amathole Mountain Escape
Amathole, which means 'the calves of the Drakensberg' in Xhosa, is one of the seven districts of the Eastern Cape Province and is...
Baviaans Route
Situated between the Kouga and Baviaans Mountains in the Eastern Cape, the Baviaanskloof, meaning <em>'Valley of Baboons<...
Baviaanskloof Route
The Baviaanskloof Route is an eclectic mix of nature, culture, agriculture and communities. The route has seven equally diverse su...
Beaufort West – The heart of the Great Karoo
Beaufort West is the oldest town in the Central Karoo where some of the world's most interesting Stone Age sites have been discove...
Bilene, Xai-Xai and Chidenguele Route
The towns of Bilene, Xai-Xai and Chidenguele are in the Gaza province of Mozambique, mostly a flat green plain stretching along th...
Caledon Blue Crane Route
Lying at the southernmost tip of the African continent, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, is the Overberg, a fertile area...
Calitzdorp
The typical little Karoo town of Calitzdorp is situated along a fertile valley that was originally a lake. It is surrounded by the...
Calvinia – Hantam Route
Famous for its spectacular display of wild flowers in early spring, Calvinia offers the perfect escape for weary travellers.
Cape Care Route
The City of Cape Town initiated the development of this route that offers visitors a different experience of the city, in that it ...
Cape Nature Route
Western Cape, South Africa: This route highlights the'benefits beyond boundaries' of all reserves under Cape Nature Conservation.
Caprivi Wetlands Paradise Route
Caprivi, a thin strip of land in the north-east of Namibia, lies in the centre of Southern Africa. Now known as the Zambezi Region...
Carnarvon – Kreeberg Route
This little gem of a town in the Northern Cape features the beehive-shaped corbelled houses, which are built entirely of stone wit...
Central Route
The central portion of the Elephant Coast includes the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, Hluhluwe town, False Bay Park and Muzi Pan....
Chokwe Route
Chokwé, or Chokue, is a rural town in the province of Gaza in Mozambique. The main activity in the region is agriculture. Chissan...
Clarens Route
The charming little village of Clarens, nestled in the Maluti Mountain range, overlooks fertile farmlands amid stunning landscapes...
Cloetesville
Cloetesville is situated approximately 4km north of Stellenbosch on the R44 towards Paarl. Formerly known as Cloetesdal, the firs...
Coastal Gateway Route
The Coastal Gateway to the Baviaanskloof was developed so that visitors could enjoy the south-eastern coast’s sun, sea and sand ...
Coastal Route
Renowned for its great beaches, malaria-free parks and reserves, wildlife and proud heritage and culture, the Eastern Cape offers...
De Rust
De Rust is a small Victorian town at the gateway to the Klein Karoo at the foot of the Swartberg Mountain range between Oudtshoorn...
Drakensberg Experience Route
The Drakensberg Experience is located in the Midlands of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The route is centred on the D...
Dwars River Escape Route
The Dwars River Escape Route covers the entire Dwars River Valley, located near the university town of Stellenbosch in the Western...
Elephant Coast Route
A large route stretching from St Lucia in the south to Kosi Bay in the north and inland to the N2 national highway, this route has...
Footprints of the San
The two focus areas in this route are Kimberley’s Platfontein, where the !Xun and Khwe San tribes live, and the Kalahari. This r...
Four Deserts Route
The Four Deserts Route covers the entire south, from the Orange River to the Tropic of Capricorn. The route is not a single road l...
Fraserburg
Fraserburg is one of the most authentic and well preserved Karoo towns in South Africa. It is a quiet and peaceful place where one...
Frontier Country
The Frontier Country has a very interesting history linked to the continual conflict the area experienced in South African’s ea...
Gamtoos Valley Route
The Gamtoos River Valley, a patchwork of cultivated fields and orchards, has an appealing blend of natural, agricultural and cultu...
Garden Route Sea Kayaking Trails
These trails are situated along the famous Garden Route. The area offers warm-water sea paddling with its associated marine life, ...
Graskop Route
There are plenty of adventure activities in and around the historic town of Graskop, from quad-biking to trails and hikes. The nat...
Greater Addo Route
The R335 from Port Elizabeth leads across the Sunday River to the small old railway town and modern citrus farming town of Addo, ...
Heritage Route
The scenery along the Heritage Route is made up of colourful cliffs and rock formations characteristic of the predominant hard san...
Hlanganani Route
The Hlanganani route is situated in the northernmost part of South Africa, in Limpopo on the north-west border of one of Africa’...
Hoedspruit Route
Hoedspruit is situated at the centre of the Kruger to Canyons Route. On one side there is an endless stretch of Bushveld, and on t...
Horizon Route – Open Spaces and Little Places
South-western Free State, South Africa: A route that explores vast open spaces, complemented by small towns or villages that pride...
Idas Valley
Idas Valley has a rich history linked to the French Hugenot, Francois Villion who was the first Hugnot to arrive at the Cape of G...
Ilha de Mozambique Route
A route that explores Mozambique Island – an island soaked in history and culture.
Inhambane Route
Famous for the production of cashews, coconuts and sweet tangerines, the province of Inhambane is one of the main tourism centres ...
Inyathi Buffalo Route
Buffalo City boasts a variety of tourist attractions and is rich in cultural and natural resources. The 68km coastline includes 10...
Jamestown
Jamestown was one of the first places in the Cape where strawberry farming was conducted on a large scale and the streets are nam...
Kalahari Desert
The Kalahari Desert is the largest continuous stretch of sand in the world. The long, parallel dunes are partly covered with grass...
Kalahari Oasis Route
Northern Cape, South Africa: This route centres on Upington, an oasis This route is full of natural and cultural treasures and extends north of Upington, incorporating the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park... Kalahari Red Dune Route
Namaqua Coastal Route
Northern Cape, South Africa: This route stretches from the west coast to the Kamiesberg Mountain Range and links with the Namaqua ...
Kamoka Route
The region in which this route is located is known as the Cultural Heartland, which is one of the seven registered tourism regions...
Kanna Biodiversity Experience
The Kanna Biodiversity Experience is situated in the Little Karoo Priority Area of the Succulent Karoo. This is in the eastern pa...
Kavango Open Africa Route
The Kavango Open Africa Route is based on the riverine landscapes of the Kavango, its people, birds and wildlife. This unique tra...
Kayamandi
Kayamandi is located on the northern outskirts of Stellenbosch and is regarded as the second oldest township in South Africa clai...
Khanyisa Cape Route
Western Cape, South Africa: This route goes through the townships of the Cape Flats. The Khanyisa Cape Route is all about pointi...
Kimberley Diamond Route
<span style="font-weight: normal;" lang="EN-GB">Northern Cape, South Africa: This route centres on the town of Kimberley, wh...
Klapmuts
Klapmuts is a small village situated approximately 15km from Paarl, Kraaifontein and Stellenbosch in the valleys of the Hottentots...
Kokerboom Food and Wine Route
In the Northern Cape of South Africa, where the Kalahari and the Nama-Karoo deserts meet, the Great Gariep River (Orange River) f...
Kouga
The Kouga Region is not only home to the surfing capital of South Africa - Jeffrey’s Bay, it is also home to the spirit of the ...
Kruger to Canyons Route
Located in the Kruger to Canyon Biosphere, this route includes the towns of Graskop, Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa. It aims to contrib...
Kyk-in-die-Pot
This scenic route through spectacular landscapes makes an ideal day trip from Rosh Pinah. You may see wildlife such as ku...
Ladismith
The little town of Ladismith in the little Karoo is handsomely set against the foot of the Klein Swartberg mountain range and is o...
Land of Legend Route
The Land of Legend Route, true to its name, offers a platform to explore sacred lands, rippling rivers and awe-inspiring nature si...
Langkloof Route
The Langkloof fruit region is located between Port Elizabeth and George. Most of the valley is lined with fruit orchards, with bea...
Letsatsing Platinum Route
The Letsatsing Platinum Tourism Route is intended to build on existing tourism at Sun City and the Pilanesberg National Park, to t...
Livingstone
Named after the Victorian missionary explorer, Dr David Livingstone, the town was established in 1905 and made the capital of Nort...
Livingstone – The gateway to Zambia
Livingstone is a historic colonial town and present provincial headquarters of Zambia’s Southern Province. Livingstone is rapid...
Loeriesfontein
Loeriesfontein, a small town in the Northern Cape, falls within what is known as the Hantam region. During August and September, a...
Loxton
Loxton is situated in the heart of a sheep farming region was founded in 1899 when the Dutch Reformed Church bought the farm, Phez...
Lusu to Ngonye Falls
From Sesheke/Katima Mulilo the environment changes rapidly as you enter the rural areas. Buildings give way to small traditional v...
Maloti Drakensberg Route
This route spans the borders between South Africa and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, providing travellers with the opportunity t...
Mapungubwe Route
The Mapungubwe Route lies west of Musina and stretches roughly to the Pontdrift border post. This is the route to the ancient King...
Massingir Route
The town of Massingir lies on the eastern border of the Limpopo National Park and serves as the Mozambican administrative headquar...
Mid-Karoo Route
This route is surrounded by dramatic mountains in the heart of the great Karoo and falls within the Nama Karoo Biome. This region ...
Mongu
Mongu is situated on a small blunt promontory of higher ground on the eastern edge of the 30km wide Barotse floodplain. The city ...
Mothers of Creation Route
The Garden Route is South Africa’s Garden of Eden, a combination of long, deserted beaches and tranquil lagoons, lush green fore...
Mozambique Sea Kayak Route
This route is a paddling adventure along the beautiful coastline of Mozambique. Ibo Island in the Quirimba Archipelago and the Il...
Munjili Wilderness Experience: ‘Home of the Muchinga Walking Safari’
The Munjili Wilderness Experience is situated in northern Zambia and includes Mpika town, the Mutinondo Wilderness Area and Shiwa ...
Mwandi to Katima Mulilo
Mwandi is a village located between Livingstone and Sesheke and is home to the Barotse Royal Establishment and Chief Inyambo Yeta ...
N3 Gateway
The N3 Gateway, at present, spans from the Valley of a Thousand Hills in the south to Heidelberg in the north. It traverses four p...
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