With the exception of a few hotspots, overtourism isn’t really an issue in South Africa. You can more or less have many of the country’s beautiful and exciting places all to yourself. We’ve put together the 10 best hidden gems for South Africa “off the beaten path.” Discover, for example, the Wild Coast, the Drakensberg Mountains, the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Route 62, the Northern Cape, or the province of Limpopo.
Dense forests, endless beaches, dry semi-deserts, unknown mountain ranges and, of course, the Big Five in state national parks and private game reserves: The Eastern Cape is a diverse and pristine province of South Africa with many highlights off the beaten tourist track.
If you want to go to the mountains, you might not necessarily think of South Africa. However, with the Drakensberg Mountains, the country offers an impressive mountain formation for hikers and nature lovers, off the beaten tourist track. You won't miss the Big Five in a private game reserve either.
Route 62 is the scenic highlight of the Little Karoo semi-desert. Endless expanses, mighty mountain ranges, breathtaking mountain passes, cozy little towns, wine and ostrich farms as well as unique flora and fauna are waiting to be discovered.
The province of KwaZulu-Natal offers everything that makes for a successful South African vacation: unique landscapes, endless and mostly deserted beaches, the city of Durban as an interesting melting pot of cultures and, of course, the Big Five in the state national parks and private game reserves.
Limpopo is South Africa’s northernmost province, located at the crossroads of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. It captivates visitors with its unspoiled nature, breathtaking mountain ranges, subtropical forests, and authentic wildlife—including, of course, the Big Five.
Join us on a round trip through South Africa's largest semi-desert to the Roof of Africa in Lesotho and back along the Wild Coast, Big Five included. You will move off the beaten tourist track and discover exciting insider tips, most of which you will have all to yourself.
The Wild Coast between Durban and Port Elizabeth is one of the most exciting and adventurous regions in South Africa. Off the beaten tourist track, you will experience magnificent landscapes, secluded beaches and breathtaking natural wonders that are second to none.
Discover the lesser-known parts of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, from the Garden Route to the Wild Coast. You won’t miss out on the Big Five or any other African wildlife when you go on safari in two malaria-free game reserves.
Discover the magnificent landscapes of the Cape as you travel off the beaten track on the back roads between the two oceans and the arid hinterland of the Little Karoo semi-desert. Of course, you won't miss out on South Africa's fascinating wildlife either.
Dense forests, endless beaches, dry semi-deserts, unknown mountain ranges and, of course, the Big Five in state national parks and private game reserves: The Eastern Cape is a diverse and pristine province of South Africa with many highlights off the beaten tourist track.
The enchanting province of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the country’s most exciting regions—always a little off the beaten path. Within a relatively small area, it offers everything that makes for a successful vacation in South Africa.
Discover the colorful Northern Cape, a lesser-known region of South Africa that nonetheless has plenty of highlights to offer: beautiful stretches of coastline, bizarre rock formations, impressive landscapes, and unspoiled wildlife.
Limpopo is South Africa’s northernmost province, located at the crossroads of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. It captivates visitors with its unspoiled nature, breathtaking mountain ranges, subtropical forests, and authentic wildlife—including, of course, the Big Five.
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