Must-see attractions in South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini (Swaziland)

  • Graham Beck

    Winelands

    Taste the world-class bubblies in a striking modern building with huge plate-glass windows. The winery comes as a breath of fresh air after all those Cape…

  • Market House

    Cape Town

    The most elaborate example of art deco architecture on Greenmarket Sq, this building has majestic stone-carved eagles and flowers on its facade as well as…

  • Bouchard Finlayson

    Hermanus

    This picturesque winery is best known for its superlative pinot noir. As well as wine tasting, there are gentle walks through fynbos vegetation on the…

  • Land & Liberty

    Cape Town

    Prolific street artist Faith47 (https://faith47.com) created this eight-storey-tall mother with a baby strapped to her back pointing up towards Lion’s…

  • Babalala Picnic Spot

    Kruger National Park

    One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria, in the park's far north. There's excellent birdwatching in the vicinity.

  • Sunset Dam

    Kruger National Park

    On the doorstep of Lower Sabie, the dam is often alive with birdlife, hippos, crocs and more. Given its proximity to the rest camp, it can get busy.

  • Seal Point Lighthouse

    Sunshine Coast

    Built in 1878, this lighthouse is the tallest masonry tower on the South African coast, and marks the second-most-southern tip of Africa.

  • Paul Cluver Wines

    Western Cape

    A worthy stop on the Elgin wine route, offering fine wine, a pleasant country-style restaurant and mountain-bike trails (permits R80).

  • Lisbon Falls

    Blyde River Canyon

    This waterfall is a highlight of the Blyde River Canyon area, especially in summer (October to March), when the water flows hardest.

  • Timbavati Picnic Area

    Kruger National Park

    One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Northwest of Satara. Have a late lunch here as a prelude to a loop along the S127 and S39.

  • Mathekenyane

    Kruger National Park

    The top of this granite kopje south of Skukuza has an uninterrupted panorama of the surrounding wilderness (best at sunset).

  • Red Rocks

    Kruger National Park

    Lions, giraffes, rhinos and elephants are often sighted at this spot on the Shingwedzi River. It's off the H1-6 on the S52.

  • St Paul’s Church

    Durban

    On the eastern side of the main post office you’ll find a square with an old vicarage and the 1909 St Paul’s Church.

  • Saronsberg Cellar

    Winelands

    Sip superlative reds while admiring the contemporary art that lines the walls of this smart cellar 6km north of town.

  • Orpen Dam

    Kruger National Park

    A thatched viewing pavilion on an elevated hillside has great views of this dam, which is popular with elephants.

  • Garden of Eden

    Knysna

    There are lovely forest picnic spots, short walks through the forest and an 800m-long wheelchair-friendly path.

  • Protea Assurance Building

    Cape Town

    This dazzling white art deco building fronting onto Greenmarket Sq was built in 1928 and renovated in 1990.

  • Addington Beach

    Durban

    This popular beach is located beside uShaka Marine World. It's good for swimming and popular with families.

  • Steilberg Loop

    Kruger National Park

    Located near Berg-en-dal, the steep S120 loop drive offers great views of the Malelane Mountain bushveld.

  • La Vierge

    Hermanus

    Offers tastings and lunch (mains R120 to R185) in its ubermodern winery decked out in hot pink and glass.

  • Grosvenor House

    Stellenbosch

    This stately house, built in 1782, is part of the Village Museum.

  • Nsemani Dam

    Kruger National Park

    Nsemani is always worth a stop between Satara and Orpen. Hippos, birds and elephants are often present.

  • Dairy Beach

    Durban

    Consistent waves due to a good beach break make this a hot surfing spot on Durban's Golden Mile.

  • uShaka Beach

    Durban

    The somewhat sheltered beach at uShaka Marine World marks the southern end of the Golden Mile.

  • Emmanuel Cathedral

    Durban

    Built in 1903; parts of the old St Joseph's church (1852) were incorporated into the building.

  • Afsaal Picnic Spot

    Kruger National Park

    One of Kruger's designated picnic spots with decent shade. Between Malelane Gate and Skukuza.

  • North Beach

    Durban

    A popular and often crowded swimming beach north of the harbour on Durban's Golden Mile.

  • Mooiplaas Picnic Spot

    Kruger National Park

    One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Between Letaba and Mopani.

  • Laguna Beach

    Durban

    A popular beach for water-sport activities such as jet skiing.

  • New Beach

    Durban

    Popular outdoor venue for parties and concerts.

  • South Beach

    Durban

    Popular swimming beach on Durban's waterfront.

  • Pinnacle

    Blyde River Canyon

    A striking skyscraper-like rock formation.

  • One Eloff

    Johannesburg

    Painted an unmissable acid yellow and turquoise, this art-deco building was originally a car showroom but was revamped in 2016 by the property developers…

  • The Cosmopolitan

    Johannesburg

    Standing out against the more modern warehouse conversions in Maboneng is this former pub dating from 1902. The handsome whitewashed building now hosts a…

  • Ondini

    KwaZulu-Natal

    Established as Cetshwayo’s capital in 1873, Ondini was razed by British troops after the Battle of Ulundi (July 1879), the final engagement of the Anglo…

  • Rhodes Memorial

    Cape Town

    Partly modelled on the arch at London’s Hyde Park Corner, this monumental granite memorial stands on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, at a spot where…

  • Canto Wines

    Cape Town

    New to the Durbanville wine route, Canto is a boutique winery offering tastings in the church-like cellar/tasting room. Particularly popular is the bubbly…

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