Is there another pass that changes as dramatically between landscapes as Prince Alfred Pass in the Western Cape? Linking the lush, coastal forests of Knysna with the dry and sometimes desolate Little Karoo, this pass offers more to the eye than you might expect. By Marié Bester
In this landscape of big boulders and forgotten ruins, lonely roads invite adventure bikers to see Namaqualand outside flower season. By Johann Groenewald
Follow gravel roads through farmlands and past mountains on an adventure bike trip to Wakkerstroom. If you’re up for the challenge, you can ride the steep climb up Ossewakop. But be warned, it’s not for the faint of heart, says Willem Rudolph.