Notable NATIONAL ATTRACTIONS

Other must-visit sites across South Africa

The Drakensberg Mountains are a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing and horse riding. The numerous nature reserves include a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the highest peak in Southern Africa. Famous San rock art sites dot the landscape.

Located in Mpumalanga province, the Blyde River Canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world. Visitors can take a boat trip on the river or hike to the top of the canyon for views of unrivalled scenic beauty.

The Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa and offers the chance to see diverse wildlife in their habitat, including the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, leopard, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros.

Table Mountain in Cape Town is South Africa’s most iconic landmark and one of the world’s New 7 Wonders of Nature. Offering stunning views of Cape Town and surrounds, it is a mustsee site for any visitor to South Africa.

The Robben Island UNESCO World Heritage Site, located off the coast of Cape Town, housed political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela during the apartheid era. Visitors can take a ferry to the island and tour the prison.