Most countries are known for a turbulent past and South Africa is no exception. A country that returned to the world stage under the leader Nelson Mandela after decades with an apartheid system. The turbulence might still be there under the surface and is erupting from time to time in a country that still fights to stay on the right track.
One thing is for sure, South Africa has found its colors. It is a diverse country with so much to offer its visitors. How about African wildlife, a colonial history, old wine yards, and several fighters for democracy – with Nelson Mandela only being one of many.
Visited: 2016
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Garden of Eden is a protected forest area and a popular short walking trail located on the Garden Route in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is a part of the Garden Route National Park. The site is not a town but rather a specific forest station situated directly on the N2 national…
Swellendam is a town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated in the Overberg region, at the foot of the magnificent Langeberg mountains. With a population of around 18,000 inhabitants, Swellendam is the third-oldest town in South Africa. It is known for its beautiful and well-preserved Cape Dutch architecture, its…
Plettenberg Bay, often referred to as Plett, is a seaside town located on the Garden Route in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated on the coast of the Indian Ocean, approximately 240 kilometers from the city of Gqeberha. With a population of around 50,000 in its wider municipality, Plettenberg Bay is…
Mossel Bay is a harbor town located on the Garden Route in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated on the coast of the Indian Ocean, approximately halfway between Cape Town and Gqeberha. With a population of around 130,000 in its wider municipality, Mossel Bay is a major commercial and tourism center…
Hout Bay is a seaside town located in a valley on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, in South Africa. It is a suburb of the city of Cape Town. The town is situated in a beautiful bay that is framed by the dramatic peak of the Sentinel on one side and the famous…
Groot Constantia is a historic wine estate located in the Constantia valley, in the suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It is the oldest wine-producing estate in the country. The estate is not a town but a major historical and cultural landmark, and it is a protected part of the Western Cape’s heritage. It is…
Kirstenbosch is a world-famous botanical garden located in Cape Town, South Africa. It is nestled on the eastern foot of Table Mountain, and it is one of 10 National Botanical Gardens in the country. Kirstenbosch is not a town but a vast, 528-hectare estate. It is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of…
The Cape of Good Hope is a famous rocky headland, and it is located on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula. This historic site is in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is a key landmark within the Table Mountain National Park, and this park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site….
Cape Saint Francis is a village located on the coast of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated on a rocky promontory that is known for its historic lighthouse and its world-famous surf break. With a small permanent population, the village has a very relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. It is a part…
Bo-Kaap is a historic neighborhood located in Cape Town, South Africa. It is situated on the slopes of Signal Hill, just above the city center. The name is Afrikaans and translates to “above the Cape.” This area was formerly known as the Malay Quarter. It is famous for its brightly colored houses, which are painted…
Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach located in the town of Simon’s Town, on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. It is situated on the coast of False Bay, approximately 40 kilometers from the center of Cape Town. Boulders Beach is not a town, but rather a world-famous nature reserve. It is renowned for being…
Table Mountain, known in Afrikaans as Tafelberg and in the Khoikhoi language as Hoerikwaggo (“Mountain in the Sea”), is a flat-topped mountain that is the most famous natural landmark of Cape Town, South Africa. It is a key feature of the Table Mountain National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain is not a…