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Horseback safaris in South Africa

Horse riding trails in SA are as diverse as the terrain. Take a canter along a beach, through vineyards, across sweeping grasslands or mountain scenery - and even among some big game.

Harkerville: for serious hikers

With its indigenous forests and rocky shores, the Harkerville Trail on the southern Cape coastline can pack the punch of a longer hike in just one weekend.
Garden Route's new national park

From the city to the wild

Scott Ramsay swapped his city slicker life in Jozi to live in the beautiful South African wilderness, travelling around the country and promoting its natural riches.
Cape Town gets new nature reserves

First World Forestry Congress for Africa

For the first time in its 85-year history, the World Forestry Congress will come to Africa. The congress's next gathering, held under the auspices of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, will take place in Durban in 2015.

Canoeing, rafting, kayaking South Africa

South Africa is blessed with fantastic rivers, beautiful scenery, and a climate made for the outdoors enthusiast, so if you're looking for action of the paddling variety, you're in for a treat.

Green Scorpions in sting operation

South Africa’s Green Scorpions, formerly the Environmental Management Inspectorate, are out in full force to ensure major construction projects comply with environmental regulations.
SA marks Year of Biodiversity

Big Tree open to public again

Tsitsikamma’s Big Tree is once more open to the public – the ancient Outeniqua yellowwood was inaccessible for 36 months because of roadworks in the area.

R28bn boost for Garden Route

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has unveiled a new multimillion-rand development on South Africa’s Garden Route which is expected to turn the region into a major global tourism and business hub.

Backpacker lodges: Western Cape

Backpacking accommodation in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Backpacker lodges: Eastern Cape

Backpacking accommodation in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.