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Attractions in South Africa

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in South Africa, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

117 places

Sight · Western CapeOld Gaol

Robberg Nature Reserve

Sight · Western CapeRobberg Nature Reserve

Bontebok National Park

Sight · Western CapeBontebok National Park

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Sight · Western CapeCederberg Wilderness Area

Nederburg Wines

Sight · Western CapeNederburg Wines

Drakenstein Correctional Centre

Sight · Western CapeDrakenstein Correctional Centre

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

Sight · Western CapeJonkershoek Nature Reserve

Marloth Nature Reserve

Sight · Western CapeMarloth Nature Reserve

Stony Point Nature Reserve

Sight · Western CapeStony Point Nature Reserve

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Sight · Western CapeKogelberg Nature Reserve

West Coast National Park

Sight · Western CapeWest Coast National Park

Sight · Western CapeCP Nel Museum

Walker Bay Nature Reserve

Sight · Western CapeWalker Bay Nature Reserve

Helderberg Nature Reserve

Sight · Western CapeHelderberg Nature Reserve

West Coast Fossil Park

Sight · Western CapeWest Coast Fossil Park

Sevilla Rock Art Trail

Sight · Western CapeSevilla Rock Art Trail

Sight · Western CapeCango Caves

Karoo National Park

Sight · Western CapeKaroo National Park

Sight · Western CapeLe Roux Townhouse

Sight · Western CapeSwartberg Nature Reserve

Sight · Western CapeAgulhas National Park

Sight · Western CapeBoplaas

Sight · Western CapePaarl Mountain Nature Reserve

Sight · Western CapeOu Tronk Museum

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.