South Africa sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

South Africa is a country amazing in many ways. It has 11 official languages, including English, so most locals are fluent in it. The culture of the …
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Multicultural and diverse South Africa is a country with a rich history, about which many of its museums and historical monuments tell. District Six …
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South Africa can offer tourists a variety of adventures to meet the most sophisticated taste. Many South African agencies and companies offer tourists …
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The first settlements on the territory of South Africa were formed long time ago. At present, there are several important archeological districts in the country. One of the most interesting districts is Sterkfontein where the remains of ancient people’s sites had been found in caves. Little is known of the early history of the country. The first written references to the European settlements established here date back to the middle of the 17th century. In 1652, the first Dutch settlement was formed at the Cape of Storms that was later called the Cape of Good Hope.
1. The Republic of South Africa is a developing country, and the quality of the water is far from ideal here. Tourists in South Africa must avoid …
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National and city parks of South Africa
♥ National Park 'Augrabies Falls National Park' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bontebok National Park' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Camdeboo National Park' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Cape Floral Region Protected Areas' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Garden Route National Park' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Augrabies Falls National Park' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Bontebok National Park' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Camdeboo National Park' . On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Cape Floral Region Protected Areas' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Garden Route National Park' . On the map


Famous and uniques places in South Africa from our review series
Jeffreys Bay
From the series “Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves”
The picturesque beach has been a regular venue for international Billabong Pro surfing competitions for several years. The best surfers from different countries of the world participate in it. These competitions also attract a huge number of water sports fans. They have the opportunity to watch the competition directly from the coast. The best time for surfing fans at Jeffreys Bay is considered to … Read all
Robben Island Prison
From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
The prison was converted into a leper colony in 1846. Not only the patients with leprosy but also the insane were kept in it. The prison operated in this status on Robben Island until 1931. The prison building was used as a fort during … Read all
BOS 400 Wrecks
From the series “The Surviving Remains of Shipwrecks You Can Observe Yourself”
However, these plans of the industrial application ship use did not materialize. During the transportation the tug-boat rope had broken down. The ark was thrown away by the stream and waves on rocks. After this, there were taken several tries to take the wrecked ship into the sea. But all were broken down because the ship got serious damages.
The seahorse was 100 meters long. After the shipwreck it was shipped from Kongo to Cape Town. The … Read all

Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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03.06.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

03.06.2023
Sightseeing in popular cities of South Africa
Archaeologists discovered that the territory near modern Durban was already settled 100,000 years ago. The Khoisan peoples were the first settlers in the area. Later, Bantu tribes invaded the territory and killed them. At the end of the 15th century, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama together with his crew visited this place in attempts to find a new sea route from Europe to India. He named the area “Natal”. First “white” settlers appeared in the region only in the 20s of the 19th … Read more

Those who like to stroll through unusual historical places should go to the Robben Island. It is located near the coast of Cape Town. The entire territory of the island is a World Heritage site. To many, this island is known for being where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. At various times on the isolated island, there was a military base, a prison and a hospital. On the island there were many interesting historical buildings. Among the variety of natural attractions, it is … Read more

In the vicinity of Johannesburg is the ethnic village of Lesedi. It will be a great place to explore the culture and traditions of the indigenous population. On the territory of this village are the dwellings of the five main tribes of South Africa. Travelers in this open-air museum will have a lot of entertainment. They will be able to try on the national costumes of the leaders, learn how to play amazing musical instruments and take part in incredibly interesting rituals. Every day, there … Read more

Pretoria hosts one of the largest astronomical observatories in South Africa called the Radcliffe Observatory. It was founded in the late 18th century in Oxford. From England, the observatory was transferred to the territory of South Africa in 1970. Several times a week they held exciting excursions, during which you can see the technical equipment of the observatory and even try out some of its telescopes. Pretoria is famous for its picturesque gardens and parks. Khantam Garden is one of the … Read more

Many old mansions in the historic district have been transformed into interesting souvenir and antiquity shops. Some of these shops are no less exciting to attend than museums as they offer numerous artworks, beautiful woven baskets and bags, and unusual house decorations. Fans of thrilling experiences are usually in love with excursions to the local crocodile farm, Le Bonheur. At the farm, visitors can see one of the most dangerous reptiles in the world very close. Le Bonheur has been … Read more
