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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.

552 places

Forest · Kruger National ParkTimbavati Private Nature Reserve

Sight · StellenboschWaterkloof

Sight · Western CapeGarden Route National Park (Wilderness Section)

Sight · Cape TownAmy Biehl Memorial

Sight · Western CapeMarbin Olives

Sight · Kruger National ParkKapama Private Game Reserve

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalNatural Science Museum

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalBay of Plenty Beach

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalRaffia Palm Monument

Sight · Western CapeDrostdy Museum

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalEmakhosini Ophathe Heritage Park

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalArdmore Ceramic Studio

Sight · Cape TownSimon’s Town Museum

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalNcome Museum

Sight · KnysnaBelvidere Church

Sight · Western CapeBird Island

Sight · Cape TownClifton 2nd Beach

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalInternational Convention Centre (ICC)

Park · Cape TownPrestwich Memorial

Sight · Cape TownKrotoa Place

Sight · KwaZulu-NatalBAT Centre

Park · Cape TownClock Tower

Sight · Cape TownSecunde's House

Sight · Western CapeHuguenot Memorial Museum Annexe

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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.