If you’re surrounded by concrete buildings, rush-hour traffic and dreaming of a holiday in December, here are 25 of our favourite Instagram photos to help fuel your wanderlust, fulfil your need for green spaces, and showcase the beauty of our wildlife. Comment and let us know which picture is your favourite!
 

The invasion of Durban! Photo by @deenschroeder Tag #cityofdurban to be featured. Check out our sister accounts: @cityofpe @cityofcapetown @cityofjohannesburg @cityofpretoria @cityofcities

A photo posted by Durban, South Africa (@cityofdurban) on Aug 4, 2015 at 12:08pm PDT

Above the clouds. #cityofcapetown

A photo posted by Craig Howes // SouthAfrica (@craighowes) on Oct 8, 2015 at 11:39pm PDT

I will follow these tracks into the sunset, and who knows what wonders I will find. Photo by @brendanninjagizmo #ThisIsSouthAfrica #MeetSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Sep 14, 2015 at 9:25pm PDT

Cape fur seals dive beneath the waves in the Table Mountain Marine Protected Area. Photo by @thomaspeschak #ThisIsSouthAfrica #MeetSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Aug 28, 2015 at 9:36pm PDT

Sitting on the edge. This is Robberg Nature Reserve, probably one of the most amazing walks I've ever done.

A photo posted by Kirsti Chambers | Cape Town (@thatcapetowngirl) on Jul 18, 2015 at 11:15pm PDT

Such an amazing sunset image via @morrowsteven #amazingcapetown

A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@amazingcapetown) on Oct 7, 2015 at 9:23am PDT

Let's go everywhere Photo by @main_dane

A photo posted by Kirsti Chambers | Cape Town (@thatcapetowngirl) on Sep 28, 2015 at 10:44pm PDT

This baboon is more Zen than you will ever be. Photo by @streetmogul #ThisIsSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Oct 7, 2015 at 12:46am PDT

A Kokerboom welcomes us to Pella in #namakwaland #namaqualand #northerncapesa

A photo posted by Northern Cape Tourism (@northerncapetourism) on Sep 18, 2015 at 12:18pm PDT

Imagine all the amazing worlds looking back at us. Stargazing under the Wolfberg Arch in the Cederberg. Photo by @daniel_grebe #ThisIsSouthAfrica #MeetSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:07pm PDT

A mother and baby giraffe in the Pilansberg Game Reserve. Photo by @mahdiyyahbhyat #ThisIsSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Jul 4, 2015 at 9:34pm PDT

Road trippin' through the Garden Route! I took this photo yesterday at the Knysna Heads. While traveling through the Garden Route, I have come across some of the most incredible places. Places that I can't even believe exist. If you haven't been through the Garden Route, I suggest you add it to your list!

A photo posted by Kirsti Chambers | Cape Town (@thatcapetowngirl) on Jul 9, 2015 at 10:39pm PDT

It's the small things that make the #GenesisRouteMP so special. #discovermpumalanga hidden gem, the scenic alternative to the N4 & gateway to the @KrugerLowveld #Swaziland & #Mozambique @shotleft @meetsouthafrica @gomagsa @sa_welcome @budgettraveller @traveler_of_worlds @TravelChatSA @travelopulent @LekkeSlaap @getitlowveld @lowveldliving @GetawayMagazine @krugerlowveld @wildlife_photography @krugerphotos

A photo posted by Mpumalanga Tourism (@mpumalangatourism) on Jun 19, 2015 at 10:24pm PDT

Hear me YAWN! Photo by @arbylipmanphoto #ThisIsSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Oct 12, 2015 at 11:35pm PDT

Goegap Nature Reserve in the #NorthernCape is home to 600 species of indigenous plants and is just 11 kilometers from the town of #Springbok. #goegapnaturereserve #southafrica #plants #flora #travel #photography

A photo posted by Northern Cape Tourism (@northerncapetourism) on May 22, 2015 at 3:22am PDT

Even big boys still need their mommies sometimes. Photo by @marlondutoit #ThisIsSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Oct 14, 2015 at 2:14am PDT

Making friends with the locals in Mdumbi

A photo posted by Daniel Grebe (@daniel_grebe) on Jul 9, 2015 at 11:03pm PDT

Augrabies, you were superb today! The way the arid landscapes get my heart going – wowzers. On Sunday, mom and I are getting up close and personal with this river rafting down the border waters. #MeetSouthAfrica #SouthAfrica #ThisisSouthAfrica #NorthernCape #AugrabiesFalls

A photo posted by Melanie Jane (@melaniejanevz) on Oct 2, 2015 at 9:04pm PDT

The lights of Camps Bay fighting against the bank of fog rolling in over the Atlantic Photo by @diaryofalex #ThisIsSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Oct 3, 2015 at 9:46pm PDT

One of the best ways to explore the Cradle of Humankind is by hot air balloon. Photo by @pical #ThisIsSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Sep 28, 2015 at 9:15pm PDT

The iconic Jozi skyline striking a confident pose, like any great city should. Photo by @thatchriswessels #ThisIsSouthAfrica #MeetSouthAfrica

A photo posted by SouthAfrica (@southafrica) on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:37pm PDT

Time to pack the family in the car and hit the road! The Cape West Coast has so much to offer: beaches, beautiful scenery, amazing food and authentic people! #WestCoastWay #BackToOurRoutes #discover #travel #beach #lighthouse #photooftheday

A photo posted by West Coast Way SA (@westcoastwaysa) on Oct 9, 2015 at 4:59am PDT

No matter the weather, Knysna is a beautiful spot – and who doesnt love the iconic Knysna Heads?! #nature #winter #travel #southafrica #south #ocean #gray #clouds #travelblogger #misty

A photo posted by LekkeSlaap.co.za (@LekkeSlaapsa) on Aug 19, 2015 at 12:23am PDT

Silent, stealthy, magnificent. Photo by @austwick #MeetSouthAfrica #KrugerNationalPark #Leopard

A photo posted by South African Tourism (@meetsouthafrica) on Aug 19, 2015 at 11:16am PDT

Meet great mountains and conquer them. Photo by @ryan_cumming #MeetSouthAfrica #Drakensberg #ChampagneCastle #hiking

A photo posted by South African Tourism (@meetsouthafrica) on Aug 27, 2015 at 10:07am PDT

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Main image via Meet South Africa.