Head through to Hogsback for an outdoor mountain escape. Visit the local arts and craft and chocolate shop, take a walk to the famous Madonna and Child or Kettle Spout waterfall, walk the Labyrinth at the Edge, visit the Dianna Graham Eco Shrine, hire a mountain bike and explore a forest trail, dine at one of the local eateries, enjoy a fireside dinner or just recharge your batteries in a beautiful garden surrounded by nature. Overnight at any one of the local establishments that suits your budget – self-catering options are available.

Travel to Graaff Reinet and enjoy exploring museums, craft shops and local eateries before taking time out to visit the Camdeboo National Park for a self-guided game drive. Visit the incredible Valley of Desolation or book a guided trip through Karoo Connections or Karoo Park Guest House. Overnight at any one of the many accommodation establishments and enjoy the tastes of the Karoo at one of the local restaurants. The Camdeboo National Park offers chalet style accommodation. On day two take a self-drive trip to Nieu-Bethesda for a visit to the Owl House and then head off to Ganora Guest Farm a mere 8.5km away. Enjoy a guided fossil excursion, which includes a visit and talk in the fossil museum, a rock art excursion or a gentle walk around the farm. Dinner can be catered for if you want to give self-catering a miss.

Travel to Cradock and visit the Olive Schreiner Museum and the Cradock Four Memorial site. Chat to Amos at Die Tuishuise – he is a local guide who, for a nominal fee, can take you on a local excursion (prebook). Enjoy a meal at a local eatery and overnight in one of the historic Tuishuise, the Victoria Manor Hotel or any other establishment. On day two, travel 20km to the Mountain Zebra National Park where you can opt to spend the night and enjoy a full day excursion. You can self-drive through the park or book a guided game drive or cheetah tracking excursion with one of the Park rangers. On day three try your hand at Wild Fly fishing, take a trip to Somerset East where you can learn this skill from a local fly fisherman. Overnight at the Angler and Antelope guesthouse or a stay at any one of the other local accommodation establishments.