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Kruger ​National Park​
Kruger ​National Park​

Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers an area of 19,485 square kilometres (7,523 sq mi) in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in northeastern South Africa, and extends 360 kilometres (220 mi) from north to south and 65 kilometres (40 mi) from east to west.

Table ​Mountain​
Table ​Mountain​

Table Mountain (Khoekhoe: Huri ‡oaxa, where the sea rises; Afrikaans: Tafelberg) is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.

Robben ​Island​
Robben ​Island​

Robben Island (Afrikaans: Robbeneiland) is an island in Table Bay, 6.9 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the coast of Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, South Africa. The name is Dutch for "seal island." Robben Island is roughly oval in shape, 3.3 km (2.1 mi) long north-south, and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) wide, with an area of 5.08 km 2 (1.96 sq mi).

Victoria & ​Alfred Waterfront​
Victoria & ​Alfred Waterfront​

Victoria (abbreviated as Vic) is a state in south-eastern Australia. Victoria is Australia's most densely populated state and its second-most populous state overall.

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Blyde River ​Canyon Nature Reserve​
Blyde River ​Canyon Nature Reserve​

Geology at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve The Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga, South Africa, extends for 50kms (31.07 miles) along the lip of the great African escarpment. From the canyon rim guests can look eastwards over the layered rocks of the canyon walls and the Three Rondavels to the Lowveld plain, 1 600 metres below.

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Kirstenbosch ​National Botanical Garden​
Kirstenbosch ​National Botanical Garden​

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.

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Table ​Mountain National Park​
Table ​Mountain National Park​

Table Mountain National Park, previously known as the Cape Peninsula National Park, is a national park in Cape Town, South Africa, proclaimed on 29 May 1998, for the purpose of protecting the natural environment of the Table Mountain Chain, and in particular the rare fynbos vegetation. The park is managed by South African National Parks.

Lion's Head​
Lion's Head​

Lion's Head (Afrikaans: Leeukop) is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill.Lion's Head peaks at 669 metres (2,195 ft) above sea level.

Apartheid ​Museum​
Apartheid ​Museum​

The Apartheid Museum's Genesis. The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story.

Babylonstoren​
Babylonstoren​

Dating back to 1692, Babylonstoren is a historic Cape Dutch farm that boasts one of the best preserved farmyards in the Cape. Beloved for its magnificent garden that is laid out over 3,5 hectares (8 acres), the garden is divided into 15 sections that comprise fruit, vegetables, berries, bees for pollinating, indigenous plants, fragrant lawns, a prickly pear maze, ducks and chickens, and more.

Robberg ​Nature Reserve​
Robberg ​Nature Reserve​

Robberg, situated 8km south of Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, is not only a nature reserve, but also a national monument and World Heritage Site.

Boulders ​Beach​
Boulders ​Beach​

We went to Boulders Beach at the beginning of our three week self drive trip to South Africa. It was so cool to see these penguins up close especially all of the newly hatched chicks sitting under their parents.

UShaka ​Marine World​
UShaka ​Marine World​

South Africa’s most loved marine theme park. Offers a world of water rides, oceanarium, dolphin, seal & penguin shows, shopping, beach activities and lots more. Durban.

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Kgalagadi ​Transfrontier Park​
Kgalagadi ​Transfrontier Park​

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a merger of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa and the Gemsbok National Park in Botswana. Most tourism happens on the South Africa side, which has excellent facilities. The Botswana side only has very basic campsites.

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The Cradle of ​Humankind Visitor Centre Maropeng​
The Cradle of ​Humankind Visitor Centre Maropeng​

68 reviews of Maropeng Visitor Centre in Magaliesburg The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and Dinokeng are initiatives of the Gauteng Provincial Government to establish geo-spatial tourism destinations in the north-west and the north-east of the province, close to the densely populated metropolitan areas of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.

Addo ​Elephant National Park​
Addo ​Elephant National Park​

South African National Parks www.sanparks.org /parks /addo / Addo Elephant National Park is a diverse wildlife conservation park situated close to Port Elizabeth in South Africa and is one of the country's 19 national parks.

Cango Caves​
Cango Caves​

Cango Caves is the only show cave in Africa which offers a choice of Heritage (easy) or Adventure Tours. All tours are lead by experienced, knowledgeable and accredited Caves Guides.

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Lion Park​
Lion Park​

The Lion and Safari Park is a 600 hectare wilderness reserve situated in the Hartebeespoort, Magaliesburg and Cradle of Humankind area. The park offers guests an incredible opportunity to get up close to many of South Africa’s most iconic animals.

Garden Route ​National Park​
Garden Route ​National Park​

The Garden Route National Park is so large it falls across both the Eastern Cape and Western Cape and brings together a series of tourist facilities that include camping areas, chalets, hiking and mountain bike trails, forest trails, canoeing, diving and other local activities.

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Swartberg ​Pass​
Swartberg ​Pass​

The Swartberg Pass is for many South Africans, the rubicon of gravel road passes. There is an allure and a mystique around this old pass, coupled with its status as a national monument, which elevates this pass to the very top of the list.

UKhahlamba-​Drakensberg Park​
UKhahlamba-​Drakensberg Park​

The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is home to 35 000 examples of San rock paintings and a huge diversity of protected plant and animal species. While there are many mountains in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal's 200km long uKhahlamba Drakensberg escarpment is by far the most impressive.

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Fynbos​
Fynbos​

Fynbos is the name given to the hard leaved (sclerophyllous) shrublands and heathlands found in the coastal plains and mountains of the south western and southern Cape of South Africa.The name is derived from the Dutch word fijnbosch meaning fine leafed bush and is the term given to a collection of plants – that is a vegetation type.

First South ​African Perfume Museum​
First South ​African Perfume Museum​

First South African Perfume Museum. The Art of Perfume. First South African Perfume Museum. One and only of its kind in African Continent ...

Constitution ​Hill, Johannesburg​
Constitution ​Hill, Johannesburg​

The Constitution Hill precinct is located at 11 Kotze Street in Braamfontein, Johannesburg near the western end of the suburb of Hillbrow.Constitution Hill is the seat of the Constitutional Court of South Africa

Franschhoek ​Pass​
Franschhoek ​Pass​

Franschhoek Pass is also called Lambrechts Road, though - more poetically - a hundred and fifty years ago it was known as Olifantshoek ("Elephants Corner') after the now mythical herds of elephant which once roamed these valleys and mountains.

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Bloukrans ​Bridge​
Bloukrans ​Bridge​

The Bloukrans Bridge is an arch bridge located near Nature's Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. Constructed between February 1980 and June 1983, the bridge stands at a height of 216m above the Bloukrans River.

Sterkfontein​
Sterkfontein​

Sterkfontein (Afrikaans for Strong Spring) is a set of limestone caves of special interest to paleo-anthropologists located in Gauteng province, about 40 km (23 miles) northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa in the Muldersdrift area close to the town of Krugersdorp.

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Gold Reef ​City​
Gold Reef ​City​

Gold Reef City official site. One of South Africa’s top family attractions, the Gold Reef City precinct includes theme park and casino entertainment as well as hotel stays in the heart of Johannesburg.

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Moses ​Mabhida Stadium​
Moses ​Mabhida Stadium​

Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a stadium in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is a multi-use stadium. The stadium became a venue for several events, like bungee jumping, concerts, cricket, football, golf practice, motorsports and rugby union.

Voortrekker ​Monument​
Voortrekker ​Monument​

The Voortrekker Monument is located just south of Pretoria in South Africa. This massive granite structure is prominently located on a hilltop, and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854.

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Cape Point​
Cape Point​

Cape Point. Cape Point is a promontory at the southeast corner of the Cape Peninsula, which is a mountainous and scenic landform that runs north-south for about thirty kilometres at the extreme southwestern tip of the African continent in the Republic of South Africa.

Big Hole​
Big Hole​

The Big Hole, Open Mine, Kimberley Mine or Tim Kuilmine (Afrikaans: Groot Gat) is an open-pit and underground mine in Kimberley, South Africa, and claimed to be the largest hole excavated by hand, although this claim is disputed.

Phinda ​Private Game Reserve​
Phinda ​Private Game Reserve​

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is an award-winning safari destination in South Africa, which offers the ultimate luxury African safari experience. andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is an award-winning safari destination in South Africa, which offers the ultimate luxury African safari experience.

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Union ​Buildings​
Union ​Buildings​

The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African Government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. The imposing buildings are located in Pretoria, atop Meintjieskop at the northern end of Arcadia, close to historic Church Square and the Voortrekker Monument.

Hole-in-the-​Wall​
Hole-in-the-​Wall​

Situated in Coffee Bay and surrounded by vast stretches of unspoiled coastline, Hole in the Wall Hotel and Holiday Village offers some of the most picturesque scenery in South Africa. Hole in the Wall provides the perfect base for those wanting to get away from the stresses of modern day city life.

Giant's Castle​
Giant's Castle​

Giant's Castle is a mountain peak in the southern African Drakensberg in KwaZulu Natal. Giants Castle offers visitors to the regions hiking opportunities with panoramic views. The Nature Reserve offers secluded accommodation, bushman rock art with easy access for everyone and about the best base to start a Drakensberg hiking experience.

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Freedom Park​
Freedom Park​

Freedom Park is situated on Salvokop in Pretoria. It includes a memorial with a list of the names of those killed in the South African Wars, World War I, World War II as well as during the apartheid era.

Zeitz Museum ​of Contemporary Art Africa​
Zeitz Museum ​of Contemporary Art Africa​

Contemporary Art; International Exhibitions; Over 100 Galleries; Art Education, Performative Practice, Photography, Moving Image, Costume Institute; The largest museum of its kind in Africa; The Experience. A visit to Zeitz MOCAA is a must for any budding artist or art enthusiast.

Two Oceans ​Aquarium​
Two Oceans ​Aquarium​

Experience the incredible diversity of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at one of Cape Town’s top tourist attractions, the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Midmar Dam​
Midmar Dam​

Midmar Dam is a combined gravity & earth-fill type dam and recreation area located near Howick and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Boating, swimming, waterskiing, picnicing, and fishing are popular pastimes at Midmar Dam.

Hartbeespoort ​Dam​
Hartbeespoort ​Dam​

Hartbeespoort Dam, including Skeerpoort and Maanhaarrand, is an area situated in the Bojanala region of the North West Province, South Africa. It is located perfectly near Johannesburg and Pretoria for tourists who would like to visit the area.

Howick Falls​
Howick Falls​

Howick Falls is a waterfall in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The waterfall is approximately 95 m in height (310 feet) and lies on the Umgeni River. The Zulu people called the falls KwaNogqaza, which means "Place of the Tall One".

South African ​Jewish Museum​
South African ​Jewish Museum​

South African Jewish Museum, Cape Town Central: Hours, ... It was great to learn about the Jewish people of South Africa including how the community developed.

Brenton-on-​Sea​
Brenton-on-​Sea​

Brenton-on-Sea is great for walking and sunbathing and is popular with paragliders. A big rock formation, castle Rock, is a favourite fishing spot for locals. Swimming is dangerous because of rip currents.

Rupert ​Museum​
Rupert ​Museum​

Rupert Museum: Unexpected treasure! - See 163 traveler reviews, 15 candid photos, and great deals for Stellenbosch, South Africa, at TripAdvisor.

Jonkershoek ​Nature Reserve​
Jonkershoek ​Nature Reserve​

Meet South Africa Sponsored by South Africa Tourism; ... Jonkershoek is great for ... Get quick answers from Jonkershoek Nature Reserve staff and past ...

Cango Ostrich ​Farm​
Cango Ostrich ​Farm​

Cango Ostrich Show Farm is located in the lush Cango Valley, Schoemanshoek, 14km outside of Oudtshoorn on the main route towards the world famous Cango Caves, making it easy to find and making your trip more time efficient. We have a very exclusive style whereby we ensure each person individual attention.

Sabi Sabi​
Sabi Sabi​

Sabi Sabi Luxury Safari Lodges Deep in the African bushveld, within South Africa’s famous Sabi Sand Reserve, ‘something enchanting lies in wait’ – the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. This award winning private game reserve offers world-class standards in luxury accommodation, exceptional close wildlife encounters, personal service and delicious cuisine.

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