South Africa prides itself on its variety — travellers can taste traditional dishes from an array of different cultures, take photographs of landscapes ranging from beach to desert to jagged mountains, and indulge in anything from spas and sunbathing to bungee jumping, wildlife walks or shark-cage diving. And the variety doesn’t stop there; if you’d like to spice up your nights, you can step away from the usual range of superb guest houses, lively backpacker hostels or upmarket hotels. From hanging out in an old jail cell to sleeping inside a cave, here are nine unusual places to stay in South Africa.