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Africa / South Africa /Off the Beaten Track
More of South Africa:   Self Drives Fly-Ins Guided Tours Add-Ons Travel Tips Off the beaten track  
 
South Africa Off the Beaten Track
 
  Off the beaten track items are towns that we believe have something worth stopping for. These towns have got strange names as well as strange attractions, additionally they are off the main tourist drag, and will give you a true feeling of the hidden Africa. For the truly adventurous, ask us if you can overnight and we will advise if there is suitable accommodation.

  Bethlehem, Free State
     
  this is where you will find the Northern terminus of the ‘mountain route’.  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Bethlehem, Free State, take a look at 11 Day Historical South Africa .
 
     
  Bethulie, Free State
     
  Formed around a mission station in 1829 this town offers many historical sites depicting the violent period prior to its formation - it is now a rustic cattle farming village where.  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Bethulie, Free State, take a look at 11 Day Historical South Africa .
 
     
  Bulwer, Kwazulu-Natal
     
  Bulwer is located in the foothills of the Drakensberg, amidst rolling hills, lush forests and tranquil lakes and dams, it is an ideal destination for those seeking peace and quiet and good country fare  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Bulwer, Kwazulu-Natal, take a look at 22 Day A World in One Country .
 
     
  Cradock, Eastern Cape
     
  The main centre of the Eastern Cape midlands, the charming town of Cradock has an interesting cultural heritage, including a close association with the author Olive Schreiner.  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Cradock, Eastern Cape, take a look at 8 Day Garden Route Delight.
 
     
  Gelukwaarts, Western Cape
     
  The name of the place Gelukwaarts is Dutch for "direction luck".  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Gelukwaarts, Western Cape, take a look at 11 Day Historical South Africa .
 
     
  Genadendal, North West Province
     
  Visit the oldest Mission Station in South Africa, with its beautiful setting at the foot of the Riviersonderend Mountains about 30 km from Caledon  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Genadendal, North West Province, take a look at 11 Day Sun City - Cape Town : The alternative route.
 
     
  Graskop, Mpumalanga
     
  Home to the infamous Harries Pancakes  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Graskop, Mpumalanga, take a look at 22 Day A World in One Country .
 
     
  Hankey, Eastern Cape
     
  Oldest town in the Gamtoos Valley - they believe Sarah Bartman may have been from there.  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Hankey, Eastern Cape, take a look at 8 Day Garden Route Delight.
 
     
  Hope Town, Northern Cape
     
  this is where the first diamond was discovered.  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Hope Town, Northern Cape, take a look at 8 Day Garden Route Delight.
 
     
  Hotazel, Northern Cape
     
  Hotazel gets its name from the farm on which it was built. The name is probably an adaptation of Hot As Hell - it is the Manganese mining capital.  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Hotazel, Northern Cape, take a look at 8 Day Garden Route Delight.
 
     
  Kakamas, Northern Cape
     
  Originally built by a church and named after the Khoi word for poor pasture the name today reflects poorly on a fertile valley in the lower Orange River ...  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Kakamas, Northern Cape, take a look at 8 Day Garden Route Delight.
 
     
  Leeudoringstad, North West Province
     
  Leeudoringstad was established in 1920 and named after the Lion-thorn tree. The town hit the headlines on 17 July 1932 when a train carrying 1200 tons of dynamite from the De Beers factory at Somerset West to the Witwatersrand exploded and flattened the town, luckily only 5 people were killed.  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Leeudoringstad, North West Province, take a look at 11 Day Sun City - Cape Town : The alternative route.
 
     
  Matjiesfontein, Klein Karoo
     
  Matjiesfontein, famous train station in the Karoo, Western Cape is also a National Monument  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Matjiesfontein, Klein Karoo, take a look at 22 Day A World in One Country .
 
     
  Mtuzini, Kwazulu-Natal
     
  part of zululand and also home to some very rare orchid species  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Mtuzini, Kwazulu-Natal, take a look at 22 Day A World in One Country .
 
     
  Nababeep, Northern Cape
     
  Used to be railway to Port Nolloth  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Nababeep, Northern Cape, take a look at 22 Day A World in One Country .
 
     
  Mtuzini, Kwazulu-Natal
     
  strange name and even stranger birds (of the feathered variety)  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Mtuzini, Kwazulu-Natal, take a look at 4 Day Giants of KwaZulu Natal.
 
     
  Pofadder, Northern Cape
     
  Pofadder is named after Klaas Pofadder (which means Puff adder), a Koranna chief who lived on Kanoneiland, roamed the vast area, and was killed here  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Pofadder, Northern Cape, take a look at 4 Day Giants of KwaZulu Natal.
 
     
  Postmasberg, Northern Cape
     
  The spot was first known by the Tswana people as Tsantsibane and Sibilung, and by the Afrikaans speaking people as Blinkklip. In 1892 a town was proclaimed for the local farming community. In 1918 diamonds were found and mined until 1935. Postmasburg became a municipality in 1936.  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Postmasberg, Northern Cape, take a look at 4 Day Giants of KwaZulu Natal.
 
     
  Prieska, Northern Cape
     
  lying on the banks of orange river have a look around and you may very well find semi precious stones  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Prieska, Northern Cape, take a look at 4 Day Giants of KwaZulu Natal.
 
     
  Sannieshof, North West Province
     
  Here the Anglo Boer War is highlighted in the Lichtenburg Museum  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Sannieshof, North West Province, take a look at 4 Day Giants of KwaZulu Natal.
 
     
  Sheepmoor , Mpumalanga
     
  Latitude: 26° 43' 0 S, Longitude: 30° 18' 0 E go see what is there, and let us know when you do  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Sheepmoor , Mpumalanga , take a look at 22 Day A World in One Country .
 
     
  Stutterheim, Eastern Cape
     
  home to one of the oldest "British Kaffraria" mission stations  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, take a look at 20 Day Romancing South Africa.
 
     
  Sutherland , Northern Cape
     
  one of the coldest places in the winter, but has a world famous observatory  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Sutherland , Northern Cape, take a look at 20 Day Romancing South Africa.
 
     
  Taung, North West Province
     
  Taung child is the only hominid fossil site deposited in tufa caves  
     
     
 
Suggested Itinerary: For an excellent self-drive itinerary that includes Taung, North West Province, take a look at 20 Day Romancing South Africa.
 
     
 
 
 

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