Browse outdoors on NearMe by category. Each category page lists the places we have on record in South Africa, with phone numbers, websites and directions where our source has them.
Browse categories
- Nature reserves and national parks 543 listings, most in Western Cape
- Mountain bike trails 32
- Beaches 898
- Hiking trails 218
- Picnic spots 2,596
- Fishing spots 314
- Waterfalls 25
- Botanical gardens 74
What this section covers
Across its 6 categories, this section draws on 4,601 listings in 783 towns and suburbs. 38% include a phone number and 32% a website. Some businesses appear in more than one category, so the category counts add up to more than this total.
Categories compared
How the categories in this section compare in size, spread and how many entries you can phone before you go:
| Category | Listings | Towns and suburbs | With a phone number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature reserves and national parks | 543 | 274 | 46% |
| Mountain bike trails | 32 | 25 | 59% |
| Beaches | 898 | 178 | 25% |
| Hiking trails | 218 | 127 | 55% |
| Picnic spots | 2,596 | 499 | 38% |
| Fishing spots | 314 | 164 | 45% |
Coverage by province
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Western Cape | 1,100 | Cape Town (328), Blouberg (42) and Knysna (31) |
| Gauteng | 1,098 | Johannesburg (194), Tshwane (145) and Randburg (81) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 650 | Durban (195), Margate (34) and Umhlanga (34) |
| Eastern Cape | 343 | Gqeberha (99), East London (49) and Jeffreys Bay (18) |
| Mpumalanga | 172 | Mbombela (28), Nkomazi (22) and Bushbuckridge (17) |
| Limpopo | 152 | Polokwane (31), Phalaborwa (10) and Hoedspruit (9) |
| North West | 126 | Rustenburg (23), Moses Kotane (15) and Hartbeespoort (14) |
| Free State | 98 | Bloemfontein (32), Sasolburg (5) and Dihlabeng (5) |
| Northern Cape | 56 | Kimberley (13), Upington (5) and Springbok (4) |
About our listing data
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business. We do not publish opening hours or prices because our source does not carry verified hours or prices.
Frequently asked questions
Which province has the most listings in this section?
Western Cape, with 1,100 of the 4,601 listings.
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.