Beyond the highlights · Africa
South Africa's quieter places
Three worthwhile detours for travellers with time to look beyond the familiar route.
Go a little further
Leave room for the less obvious
The headline sights earn their reputation, but South Africa becomes more personal when you stay longer and add one place that is not on every first itinerary.
Cederberg
Sandstone wilderness, rock art and star-filled nights lie a few hours beyond Cape Town.
Drakensberg
Walk high escarpments and green valleys shaped by weather, wildlife and San history.
Wild Coast
Community stays and coastal trails reveal a rugged, less-developed stretch of the Eastern Cape.
Travel thoughtfully
Keep quiet places rewarding
Stay locally, travel at an unhurried pace and avoid treating smaller communities as photo stops. Check transport in advance, carry out what you bring in and respect signs, paths and private land.
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