Best Places to see in South Africa
Places to see | Description |
Table Mountain | Table Mountain - It is a flat-topped mountain that overlooks Cape Town. |
Robben Island | Robben Island - It is a famous for the prison where political prisoners of South Africa like Nelson Mandela were imprisoned. |
Garden Route | Garden Route - It has ten nature reserves where you can see dolphins, seals, coral reefs and different bird species. |
Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park - It is South Africa's oldest national park with an impressive diversity in fauna and flora. |
Knysna | Knysna - It has lovely views, perfect place for water sports enthusiasts and artists. |
Oudtshoorn | Oudtshoorn - In this place, you can get to experience riding an ostrich or sampling an ostrich egg. |
Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch - This town has an amazing wine route and it boasts around 44 cellars. |
Cradle of Humankind | Cradle of Humankind - It is a complex of caves where scientists discovered fossils which date back to humankind's birth. |
Durban | Durban - This city is famous for "Golden Mile" - a string of beaches filled with surfers and water enthusiasts. |
Drakensberg Mountains | Drakensberg Mountains - It is an incredible place where you can go on a safari, hike, bird watch or horse ride. |
Victoria Falls | Victoria Falls - It is one of the world's seven natural wonders. |
Soweto | Soweto - It is not the best looking destination, but touring in Soweto can be a humbling experience. |
Witsand Nature Reserve | Witsand Nature Reserve - It has colorful and interesting bird line with flowing white sand dunes. |
Victoria Indian Street Market | Victoria Indian Street Market - It is an interesting destination where you can visit Indian temples and mosques. |
Umgeni River Bird Park | Umgeni River Bird Park - This park is home to over 3000 exotic birds and 4 waterfalls. |
Promenade | Promenade - It stretches along Durban waterfront and is home to uShaka Marine World aquarium. |
Gold Reef City | Gold Reef City - This theme park highlights interactive gold mining experience, complete with thrill rides and games. |
Okavango Delta | Okavango Delta - It is an oasis of natural wonder and wildlife. |
Bazaruto Archipelago | Bazaruto Archipelago - It is considered as a haven for snorkel and scuba divers. |
Bushman Rock Art | Bushman Rock Art - It is a form of rock art found in Drakensberg where you can see the most beautiful paintings in caves. |
Royal Natal National Park | Royal Natal National Park - This park is perfect for hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing lovers. It houses Mont-aux-Sources and Tugela Falls. |
Etosha National Park | Etosha National Park - It is Africa's third largest game reserve. |
Kgalagadi Game Reserve | Kgalagadi Game Reserve - Experience great game viewing in this reserve. |
Hogsback | Hogsback - It is magical location which is the inspiration of Tolkien when he wrote Lord of the Rings. |
Caprivi Strip | Caprivi Strip - It is a tropical region where exquisite and remote game parks are interspersed by three game parks: Zambezi, Okavango and Kwando. |
Hermanus | Hermanus - It is a popular tourist destination to watch whales. |
Dyer Island | Dyer Island - Experience wine-tasting, sea-kayaking and cage diving with Great White Sharks in this island. |
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden | Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - It is acclaimed as one of top 7 magnificent botanical gardens in the world. |
Greenpoint Park and Biodiversity Garden | Greenpoint Park and Biodiversity Garden - This urban park has stunning views of both Signal Hill and the stadium. |
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserv | Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve - It comprises almost 20,000 acres of hiking trails and steep cliffs. |
Clifton Beach | Clifton Beach - It is an awesome place to get a tan in the sun.Boulders Beach - You can find a protected colony of African penguins here. |
Two Oceans Aquarium | Two Oceans Aquarium - It is South Africa's largest aquarium. |
Sun City Resort | Sun City Resort - It is one of the most renowned gambling resorts in the world. |
South African Jewish Museum | South African Jewish Museum - It is an interesting museum where you will learn the history of Jews in South Africa. |
Apartheid Museum | Apartheid Museum - It is an architecturally interesting museum in South Africa. |
Pyramid Day Spa | Pyramid Day Spa - Get a relaxing spa treatment in this Day Spa of the Year award winner. |
South African National Museum of Military History | South African National Museum of Military History - This museum houses military-related journals, records and weapons. |
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium | Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium - It houses over one and a half million specimens of scientific importance. |
Lion Park | Lion Park - In this park, you can have a close encounter with the lions and other animals such as ostriches, giraffes and zebras. |
Honeydew Mazes | Honeydew Mazes - It is giant maze in a maize field.Moses Mabhida Stadium - This stadium offers fun and adventurous activities for adventure seekers. |
Buffalo Bay | Buffalo Bay - It is a beach that is well-loved by families as it has great surfing and safe swimming conditions. |
Spitzkop Viewpoint | Spitzkop Viewpoint - It Knysna's highest point that can be accessed by vehicles. From here, you can see stunning views of Prince Alfred Pass, Knysna Heads and Outeniqua Mountains. |
Transvaal Museum | Transvaal Museum - It is Pretoria's oldest science museum. |
SAMREC | SAMREC - SAMREC stands for South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre which is Port Elizabeth's new marine bird rehabilitation and education centre. |
Greenmarket Square | Greenmarket Square - It is one of the oldest markets where you can buy crafts, clothing and jewelries at a great value. |
South African National Gallery | South African National Gallery - It is South Africa's premier art museum. |
Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay - It is an unofficial "nudist beach" being kept private as there is no direct vehicle access here. |
Vergelegen Estate | Vergelegen Estate - This historic estate has spectacular views, tea garden and wine vinery. |
Hill Stations, Ski Destinations