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21 show-stopping South African tourist destinations
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First stop... Kruger National Park
Every local (and global!) traveller should experience the oldest game reserve in South Africa at least once. If you love wildlife, rock paintings and accommodation options for all budgets, this is one spot you don't want to skip!
Location: Mpumalanga and Limpopo
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Right next to the Kruger National Park you'll find the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve - a special experience in the African bush that you'll never forget.
Location: Mpumalanga
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
While you're in Mpumalanga, go check out the largest green canyon and the third largest canyon in the world! Be sure to take a peek through God's Window...
Location: Mpumalanga
The Drakensberg
Literally meaning 'dragon mountain', the spectacular Drakensberg has some of the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. A hiker's paradise... and a must-have on your travel bucket list.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Still in KwaZulu-Natal is the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a huge protected area along the coastline where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, pelicans and flamingos. An unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Durban's Golden Mile
Our last stop in KwaZulu-Natal is the Golden Mile in Durban starting from uShaka Beach (hello, uShaka Marine World!). Take in the sights, frolic on the beach or take a long walk, ride or roller-skate along the promenade.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Madikwe Game Reserve
A hidden gem away from the fray, explore one of the most secluded game reserves in South Africa near the border of Botswana. Spot the Big 5 as well as the highly endangered African Wild Dog.
Location: North West
Pilanesberg National Park
Only three hours' drive from Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park is arguably one of South Africa's more accessible game reserves. Leave the city lights behind and discover a whole new world...
Location: North West
Joburg... and Pretoria!
Not just an easy access point for safari lovers, Johannesburg (City of Gold) and Pretoria (Jacaranda City) are rich with culture and history. Plus, Gauteng is home to the Cradle of Humankind, huge skyscrapers, impressive museums, incredible hiking trails, a vibrant night life and so much more.
Location: Gauteng
Clarens
This small town at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains punches well above its weight. The "Jewel of the Eastern Free State", Clarens is known for its sandstone mountains, vibrant art scene and dinosaur fossils.
Location: Free State
Golden Gate National Park
About 17 km from Clarens you'll find the Golden Gate National Park with its deeply eroded sandstone cliffs in hues of gold, ochre and orange. It'll take your breath away...
Location: Free State
The Wild Coast
True to its name, the Wild Coast is a place of unspoilt beauty, stretching from East London in the south to the border of KwaZulu-Natal. If you love rugged landscapes, sandy bays, long stretches of open beaches, green hills and an indigenous forest, take the plunge and visit!
Location: Eastern Cape
Addo Elephant National Park
While you're in the Eastern Cape, you can't miss your chance to visit the Addo Elephant National Park. Home to more than 600 elephants, Addo is also a great place to spot lions, leopards, zebras, antelopes and so much more.
Location: Eastern Cape
Jeffreys Bay
J-Bay as it's locally known is a surfer's paradise. And rightly so! This bustling little town with its classic reefs, relaxed atmosphere and thriving crafts industry is a great place to soak up the sun.
Location: Eastern Cape
Cape Town
Moving down the map, you can't miss out on a trip to the breathtaking city of Cape Town! Go for a hike or a cable car ride on Table Mountain and make sure you pop in to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens! And that's just the beginning of your Cape Town adventure...
Location: Western Cape
Robben Island
Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an important stop on your tour of the Western Cape. Take a boat to the island and see where the late Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his life as a political prisoner.
Location: Western Cape
Stellenbosch
One of the most picturesque towns in South Africa, Stellenbosch is surrounded by beautiful mountains and vineyards. The premier food and wine destination of South Africa... magnificent views included.
Location: Western Cape
Boulders Penguin Colony
If you love penguins (who doesn't?) go to Simon's Town where you'll find over 2,000 endangered African penguins.
Location: Western Cape
Cape Agulhas
If you want to experience the dramatic meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, book a visit to the most southern tip of the African continent.
Location: Western Cape
The Garden Route
The Garden Route is part of UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves and includes towns such as Mossel Bay, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Calitzdorp, Plettenberg Bay, Nature's Valley, George and Wilderness.
Location: Eastern and Western Cape
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Go to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Where the red dunes and scrub fade into infinity... Where herds of gemsbok, springbok, eland and blue wildebeest follow the seasons... And where camel thorn trees provide shade for lions...
Location: Northern Cape