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South Africa's Small Towns
Deserve to be Discovered

I've been to every corner of this country. The best parts? Mostly overlooked. Small Towns South Africa is your guide to the places, the people and the stories that make this country extraordinary.

Ron Mackenzie

Chief Wandering Officer

Featured Towns

Places we've been, loved, and want you to discover.

Western Cape

De Rust

Kenton-on-Sea
Eastern Cape

Kenton-on-Sea

Hogsback
Eastern Cape

Hogsback

Eastern Cape

Cape St Francis

Eastern Cape

Boknes

Gauteng

Cullinan

Mpumalanga

Wakkerstroom

Graaff-Reinet
Eastern Cape

Graaff-Reinet

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Small Town South Africa is a platform dedicated to showcasing the charm, culture, and character of South Africa’s small rural towns. Our mission is to highlight the people, places, and experiences that make these hidden gems so unique.

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Through our website and growing network, we connect travellers, locals, and businesses, inspiring exploration beyond the big cities and helping to support local tourism and economic growth across South Africa’s heartland.

What Exactly Is a Small Town in South Africa?

Defining a small town in South Africa is a bit like agreeing on the perfect braai recipe. Everyone has a strong opinion, no two are quite the same, and the debate tends to get lively around the fire.

Hogsback: An Enchanted Village in the Amathole Mountains

Tucked high in the Eastern Cape's Amathole Mountains, Hogsback is one of South Africa's most magical small towns. Ancient forests, multiple waterfalls, craft beer, good coffee, and a village atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the country. Ron shares his personal journey through it.

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