Tourist Attractions in South Africa

Top 10 South Africa tourist attractions

Cape Town Waterfront

One of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront, evokes images of the early activities of the harbour. Much of it's charm lies in the fact that this busy commercial harbour is set in the midst of a huge entertainment venue with pubs, restaurants, speciality shops, craft markets, theatres and movies.

Table Mountain

Table Mountain draws local holidaymakers as well as tourists from the four corners of the globe. To get to the top of this famous landmark, you can hike or take the five-minute cable car ride. Table Mountain is also known as a World heritage Site. South Africa's national flower, the protea, is found in abundance on the slopes.

Cape Town Beaches

Stretching away from Table Bay Harbour, the Atlantic seafront features virgin beaches along undeveloped frontages to the north & densely populated Sea Point to the south, leading on to the Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno beauty spots, among others. The western coastline is characterised by rocky outcrops and beautiful beaches.

The Garden Route

Scattered along the Garden Route seaside resorts abound, attracting jet-setters from around the globe. Tiny coastal villages appeal especially to outdoor people who enjoy an unstructured holiday agenda. Mountains crowd close to a shoreline dotted with beaches & bays, and vividly coloured wild flowers delight the eye.

Kruger National Park

This major international tourist drawcard offers a wilderness experience which ranks with the best in Africa. The sight of lion, elephant, leopard, rhino & buffalo is always a thrill, especially at close range on a wilderness trail. After an exciting day in the bush, sunset heralds the crackle of campfire & shared anecdotes.

Mpumalanga

Aptly know as "Paradise Country", few regions in the world can match the extraordinary beauty of the lowveld & escarpment. Mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls & forests characterise the landscape. This is also Big Game Country, the setting for dozens of sanctuaries teeming with wildlife and birds.

KwaZulu Natal Coast

Throughout the year, holiday-makers flock to their favourite coastal haunts to cultivate a tan, ride the waves, eat, drink and relax. Besides the sweeping beaches and calm lagoons where surfing, snorkelling, fishing and swimming are enjoyed, you can play golf, bowls and tennis or just soak up the sun.

KwaZulu-Natal's Game Sanctuaries

Epitomising the best of the African wilderness, this is one of the few places where good game-viewing can be enjoyed in close proximity to the pleasures of scuba diving & deep-sea fishing. Coastal dune forests to open bushveld support a wide diversity of game. Parks offer peaceful surroundings, game drives & walking trails.

Pilanesberg & Sun City

Apart from its enviable setting in the western Magaliesberg, there's always plenty to see and do in the popular holiday resort of Rustenburg. An hour's drive away is the Sun City complex and its enormous range of leisure options. Nearby, you have an excellent chance of spotting the "Big Five" at the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.

Eastern Cape Coast

If you're in the mood for a seaside escape, an encounter with the "Big Five" you're sure to find what you're looking for in the Eastern Cape. Scenic diversity ranges from the evergreen Tsitsikamma Forest to the southern slopes of the Drakensberg and the arid Great Karoo. The coastline is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts.

Tourist attractions in South Africa