Kruger National Park – Big Five, excellent self-drive infrastructure

Addo Elephant National Park – Malaria-free, dense elephant population

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – Red dunes, black-maned lions, very remote

iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Coastal game drives and hippo estuaries

Pilanesberg National Park – Close to Johannesburg, crater scenery

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi – Oldest reserve in Africa, lush and hilly terrain

Marakele National Park – Bushveld meets Waterberg mountains

Mapungubwe National Park – Baobabs, elephants, ancient civilization ruins

Garden Route (Knysna to Tsitsikamma) – Forests, beaches, and lagoons

Wild Coast (Coffee Bay, Hole-in-the-Wall) – Remote, undeveloped beaches

Jeffreys Bay – Surf capital with laid-back vibes

Cape Agulhas – Southernmost tip of Africa

Sodwana Bay – Coral reefs, diving, and bush-to-beach feel

Paternoster – White-washed fishing village with boutique charm

Mabibi & Kosi Bay – Secluded beaches and traditional fish traps

Nature’s Valley – Hidden gem with a pristine beach in Tsitsikamma

Cape Town – Table Mountain, Cape Point, city-meets-nature base

Cederberg Wilderness Area – Rock formations, San rock art, remote trails

West Coast National Park – Langebaan Lagoon, birding, and flowers

Swartberg Pass & Prince Albert – Iconic gravel mountain pass

Tankwa Karoo National Park – Remote desert camping under stars

Overberg Region – Whale watching (Hermanus), rolling farmlands

Route 62 – Wine, ostriches, quirky towns (Montagu, Barrydale, Oudtshoorn)

Self-drive Big Five Safari – Kruger, Addo, or Kgalagadi

4x4 Mountain Passes – Sani Pass, Swartberg, Baviaanskloof

Wine Tasting – Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Robertson, Route 62

Desert Stargazing – Tankwa Karoo or Cederberg

Hiking Table Mountain or Lion’s Head – Cape Town classics

Sandboarding or Quad Biking – Atlantis Dunes or Witsand

Surfing – Jeffreys Bay, Muizenberg, or Elands Bay

Snorkeling with Seals or Penguins – Hout Bay or Boulders Beach

Kayaking or Canoeing – Storms River Mouth or Orange River

Whale Watching – Hermanus (July–November)

Namaqualand (in Spring) - See the amazing wildflowers