Beyond the touristic allure of famous locations such as the Kruger National Park and Table Mountain, lie hidden gems awaiting the real explorers.
If you want to step off the beaten path visiting the Reimvasmaak Hot Springs, The Lady Grey Village, Clarens and Pondoland will give you a look at a South Africa beyond the glossy tourist magazines.
Reimvaskmaak Hot Springs: For the Spiritual (Northern Cape)
Reimvaskmaak Hot Springs are located in the settlement of Reimvasmaak. Reimvasmaak is near to the border of Namibia found between the Molopo and Orange River, a mountainous desert of large proportions borne from ancient active volcanoes.
The relaxing, healing and almost spiritually inclined Reimvasmaak Hot Springs are located in the middle of 80m high elevate d cliffs.
Lady Grey: For the Quirky (Eastern Cape)
This tiny and antique village town found in below the valley of Wittenberg mountain range is full of surprises. From the San Rock art, Lady Grey damn and rock pools; perfect for picnic and swimming outings to the beautiful streams which boast as one of the best locations to go fly fishing in South Africa-just to name a vast few
Clarens, Free State: For the Creative (The Free State)
If you are an artsy type looking for a weekend getaway, the colourful sandstone town of Clarens is perfect is for you. This creative village is widely referred to as the “Jewel of the Free State” where those looking for creative expression and relaxation can visit the Clarens Brewery situated in the gorgeous Maluti Mountains for top class craft beer.
Tankwa National Park,: For those in need of Relaxation (Western Cape)
Located between the Roggelveld and Cederberg mountain range, if you are in need of some relaxation, the open spaces, starry-black skies and wide landscape of the Karoo are sure to turn the volume down in your busy mind.
Pondoland: For the Cultural (Eastern Cape)
Pondoloand, home to the Ubuntu-driven people of the Pondo tribe is located the Mthamvuna River and Port St Johns; an ecologically rich coastal line with beautiful waterfalls that’s near- untouched landscape allows travellers a brief glance into a truly rich African experience.
Dayna Remus
d.remus@politicalanalysis.co.za
