The Rainbow Nation's vibrant cultural attractions and infectious love of music are world renowned, but one of its hidden gems - the Cape jazz safari - is ideal for those searching for something a little different on their holidays to South Africa.
Incorporating elements of social history, home-grown musical sounds and the township tours which have grown in popularity over recent years, this unique excursion sees leading local talents inviting visitors into their homes for intimate performances.
The tour kicks off in Cape Town's District Six, which was once best known for the forced removal of its black residents in the 1960s but has more recently found fame through the works of artists such as Abdullah Ibrahim and Basil Coetzee.
Monday night jazz safaris - which tend to last for around four hours - also take in a trip to the Swinger's jazz club in Lansdowne township, as its regular jam nights have become the stuff of legend in South Africa.