Must-see attractions in Southern Africa
Kruger National Park
Nsemani is always worth a stop between Satara and Orpen. Hippos, birds and elephants are often present.
Mozambique
The town's most impressive sight is the 538m-long suspension bridge that spans the Zambezi River.
Durban
Consistent waves due to a good beach break make this a hot surfing spot on Durban's Golden Mile.
Durban
The somewhat sheltered beach at uShaka Marine World marks the southern end of the Golden Mile.
Durban
Built in 1903; parts of the old St Joseph's church (1852) were incorporated into the building.
Kruger National Park
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots with decent shade. Between Malelane Gate and Skukuza.
Henry Tayali Visual Arts Centre
Lusaka
A lovely space exhibiting quality contemporary works by local artists, and all are for sale.
Durban
A popular and often crowded swimming beach north of the harbour on Durban's Golden Mile.
International Convention Centre (ICC)
Durban
This glimmering glass-and-steel building hosts concerts, conventions and conferences.
Fish River Canyon
Important landmark rock formation visible from numerous points along the canyon hike.
Okavango Delta
Quite a long, wooden crossing on the trail between Third Bridge and Xakanaxa.
Maputo
Art and photography exhibits; opposite the South African High Commission.
Fish River Canyon
A corner of the canyon, surrounded on three sides by high rocky walls.
Kruger National Park
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Between Letaba and Mopani.
Gaborone
This reserve was established in 1988 by the Kalahari Conservation Society to give the Gaborone public an opportunity to view Botswana’s wildlife in a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Zambia
This undeveloped, very remote and rarely visited 500 sq km national park is one to watch for future developments given its proximity to Livingstone and…
Thohoyandou Arts & Culture Centre
Limpopo
One starting point for cultural explorations is this centre, which displays craftwork including carved wood animals, prints, local pottery and traditional…
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