South Africa is a country full of unique charm. Charming scenery can be seen everywhere, but it is different... 1. Table Mountain When you come to Cape Town, you will undoubtedly miss it if you don’t go to Table Mountain.
It's a big shortcoming.
Standing on Table Mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the magnificent beauty of South Africa.
You can follow a guide and choose a route to walk up the mountain, or you can take a cable car to the top - Table Mountain will become an unforgettable memory of your trip to South Africa.
2. Robben Island Starting from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, you can set foot on this legendary island after a short sail.
For every new visitor, Robben Island is a must-see.
This is where South African President Nelson Mandela and his comrades were imprisoned for decades during the "apartheid" era in South Africa.
The residents of the island will take you to visit the old prison site and let you understand its vicissitudes of history.
Now, this historic island has become a world heritage site and a nature reserve.
3. The Garden Route is 600 kilometers long, stretching from Cape Town along the coast to the Tsitsikamma Forest. There are various small towns, wineries, farms and restaurants along the way.
The fishing village has brought countless joy to tourists for more than a century.
Find some time to let yourself be intoxicated, or stay in a hotel, or try all kinds of delicious food and let the South Africans treat you with warmth.
4. Whale watching: Every year from June to November, large groups of Antarctic right whales migrate to the Cape coast to escape the cold winter in Antarctica.
They mate and give birth here, thus forming a magnificent scenery.
Thousands of visitors can enjoy "the world's greatest free show" on beaches from Walker Bay to Plettenberg Bay.
5. Beaches: South Africa has 3,000 kilometers of coastline, from KwaZulu-Natal to the Wild Coast, and from the Eastern Cape to the West Coast
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As you travel along the coast, you'll find pristine beaches, fishing communities, golf courses, luxury hotels and inns dotted throughout.
6. Namaqua Orchid Sea: Every spring (August to September) after a spring rain, endless daisies will magically bloom on the vast land of the Northern Cape, and their bright colors will bring joy to the earth.
Infinite vitality.
Moistened by winter rains, the sea of ??flowers in Namaqualand has become a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
When summer arrives, Namaqualand will become deserted again - as if the previous sea of ??flowers was just a short-lived dream... 7. The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site - "The Cradle of Humankind" is located in the west of Johannesburg.
It includes many attractions, the most famous of which are the Sterkfontein Caves.
In 1936, anthropologist Dr Robert Broom discovered the skull of "Ms. Ples" - a 3 million year old hominid in this cave.
At the time, she was considered the closest piece of evidence humanity had ever found to a "missing link."
8. Kruger National Park There are many national parks in South Africa, and Kruger National Park is the largest of them. Its area is equivalent to the entire Israel. Many tourists want to experience the African wilderness.
Come here for the fun of watching wildlife while sipping wine.
Visitors can walk with a guide, take an open-top off-road vehicle or drive by themselves to see the five major animals here: elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and African buffaloes.
9. Gold At the end of the 19th century, gold mines were discovered in many places in northern South Africa, and people from all over the world came to "dig for gold".
People fought over the gold mines, which not only became the trigger for the Anglo-Boer War (a war between the British and the Boers).
South Africa's gold mining industry, which is said to have the world's deepest underground mines, remains a major pillar of the South African economy.
10. The Drakensberg Mountain The Drakensberg (Dragon Mountain) stretches for thousands of miles and is a paradise for adventurers.
Here, you can also take photos of the most natural scenery, take a relaxing stroll, and experience the fun of leisure.
The Drakensberg Mountains are dotted with many wildlife sanctuaries, primitive rock painting areas, dangerous peaks, and waterfalls. Its charming scenery is no less beautiful than any in the world.