Bell River
Karoo & Highlands
Mountain river running past Rhodes, prized for trout and scenery
Out & About SA lists 6 nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Rhodes, in the Karoo & Highlands. They span Dam / River, Mountain / Pass and Forest / Mountain. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Eastern Cape nature & parks guide.
Ben Macdhui
Karoo & Highlands
Highest peak in the Eastern Cape at around 3,001m, above Tiffindell near Rhodes
Ben Macdhui / Rhodes Highlands
Karoo & Highlands
The Eastern Cape's highest peak at 3,001 m, anchoring a remote highland region prized for trout fishing and snow
Naude's Nek Pass
Karoo & Highlands
One of South Africa's highest gravel mountain passes at about 2,590 m, linking Rhodes to Maclear across the southern…
Tiffindell Ski Resort
Karoo & Highlands
South Africa's only dedicated ski resort, perched near Ben Macdhui at around 2,720 m in the southern Drakensberg
Volunteershoek Pass
Karoo & Highlands
Steep 4x4 mountain pass in the highlands near Rhodes