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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.

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The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island

Landmark · Cape TownThe Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island

white house near green tree with mountain view

Sight · FranschhoekHaute Cabrière

Motlatse River Canyon

Sight · Kruger National ParkMotlatse River Canyon

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalMgungundlovu

Sight · Cape TownPeers Cave

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalCastor & Pollux

Sight · Western CapeLe Roux Townhouse

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalMphafa Waterhole & Hide

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalLammergeier Hide

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalTembe Elephant Park

Sight · Western CapeSwartberg Nature Reserve

Sight · Cape TownCarlucci's Deli

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalLong Tom

Sight · Cape TownCape of Good Hope

Sight · Western CapeAgulhas National Park

Sight · Cape TownHomecoming Centre

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalTemple of Understanding

Sight · Western CapeBoplaas

Sight · Western CapePaarl Mountain Nature Reserve

Historic site · Cape TownPresident Nelson Mandela Statue

Sight · Cape TownDe Tuynhuis

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalFort

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalDlinza Forest 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.