Maputo
Maputo's tallest building – now known as the Mcel building because of its unmissable advertising – makes a convenient landmark.
Must-see attractions in Southern Africa
Northern Cape
A water tower has been converted into this giant post box. Letters and postcards posted here receive a special flower postmark.
Mozambique
Quelimane has a sizeable Muslim population, a fact testified to by this largish green and white mosque in the city centre.
Mozambique
Beira’s small cathedral was built in the early 20th century with stones from the old San Caetano fort (1505) in Sofala.
Northern Mozambique
The 'cathedral' is about the same size as a village church anywhere else and is usually locked unless there's a service.
Stellenbosch
The VOC Kruithuis was built in 1777 to store the town’s weapons and gunpowder and now houses a small military museum.
Gaborone
Botswana's parliament building sits at the western end of the Mall in an area dominated by government ministries.
Pretoria
This decommissioned theatre, originally opened in 1931, is all but obscured by a hideous concrete parking garage.
Sunshine Coast
This low-key museum displays a large collection of ox wagons, tractors, steam engines and other farm equipment.
Botswana National Reference Library
Gaborone
Next to Debswana House, this library is ideal for anyone doing any research about Botswana and the region.
Gaborone
One of the focal points for Botswana's Muslim community, this mosque is an important local landmark.
Zimbabwe
A section along the Ngwethla driving loop that regularly offers a good variety of wildlife to see.
Okavango Delta
Not long before Mboma if you're coming from Maun. In fairly poor condition last time we visited.
Mozambique
The unusually shaped church acts as a important landmark in Chimoio's neat central grid.
Windhoek
Zoo Park’s prominent elephant column was designed by Namibian sculptor Dörthe Berner.
Gaborone
The home of Botswana's diamond industry, Debswana House is an important local landmark.
Zimbabwe
Accessible by 4WD only, this seldom-visited area is for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
Northern Mozambique
This mosque, right behind the cathedral, highlights Mozambique's religious diversity.
Northern Mozambique
Lichinga's tiny mosque faces the equally diminutive cathedral across the main park.
Johannesburg
The 269m Telkom Tower is a landmark in Hillbrow, but it's not open to the public.
Northern Mozambique
One of Lichinga's more attractive buildings dates from the late colonial era.
Harare
Centrally located church that has several sittings for its Sunday service.
Northern Cape
An outdated but fairly detailed look at the local mining industry.
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