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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in South Africa [2024]

Explore the best things to do in South Africa! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Nov 2024
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    "South Africa traveled with a group to the world-famous Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and punched in the southern end of the earth. Cape of Good Hope is the eastern channel that wants to lead to the rich, so it is called Cape of Good Hope. Before the Suez Canal was opened, ships between Asia and Europe passed the Cape of Good Hope. The super-large tanker cannot enter the Suez Canal and still needs to take this route. Here still maintains the original style, here you can see the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean Oceans and the waves and vortex raised by the intersection of the waves and vortex. In 1919, Cape Good Hope established the brightest lighthouse in Africa for past ships to guide the Mizu, and visitors climbed the 238-meter-high Cape Cape Peak. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean intersection, the water and the sky, the smoke and waves are vast."
    Cape Town
    48.3 km from downtown Cape Town
    Nature ReservesNational ParksSeashores
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Atlantic & Indian Ocean views | Legendary home of the Flying Dutchman
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    4.6/5
    18 Review
    "It was amazing experience.I don't have words to explain table mountain it blow my mind.I will visit again."
    Cape Town
    31.9 km from downtown Cape Town
    National Parks
    Highlights: This is one of the top attractions in Kepler. When you reach the heights here, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Cape of Good Hope. You can also take a cable car here to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.
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    4.7/5
    350 Review
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    "South Africa traveled to Cape Town on the famous Table Mountain on the 360-degree rotating cable car. The sky was not beautiful and the fog was filled. Table Mountain, also known as the "God's Table", is the most striking symbol of Cape Town. There are many small animals in the mountains, and fossils of seabed creatures have been found at the foot of the mountain. When white clouds float across the table, Cape Town residents will call the scene a "white towel table.""
    Cape Town
    4.4 km from downtown Cape Town
    MountainsMountain Climbing
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: New 7 Wonders of Nature | World Heritage Site | Unique flora & fauna | Hiking | Cave exploring
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    4.7/5
    299 Review
    "South Africa travels with a group to the penguin beach at the South African Penguin Ecological Reserve in Cape Town. Penguins are African and their precious animals, which have been listed on the World Animal Protection Association's list of protected animals. The penguins on the penguin beach walk on the beach every day facing the sunrise. Its squeaky state attracts a burst of laughter from tourists, which is really a lingering place. [Cost-effective] very high"
    Simon's Town
    1.4 km from downtown Simon's Town
    Zoos
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Penguin encounters | Over 3K penguins | Safe & enjoyable swimming environment
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    4.8/5
    82 Review
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    "Join a tour of South Africa to visit Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest wildlife refuge. Start early in the morning and bring breakfast from the hotel. Take an open-top SUV to find exotic rare birds such as elephants, rhinos, lions, antelopes, giraffes, wild buffalo, zebras, crocodiles, hippos, leopards, calf, black-spotted, birds and other animals in bushes and lakes. It is a wild scorpion at noon."
    Mopani
    100 km from downtown Mopani
    Nature ReservesNational Parks
    Highlights: Kruger National Park is located in South Africa, with a total area of 20,000 square kilometers from the border of Mozambique to the south. Kruger is a typical African grassland landform, and countless wild animals live on the vast grassland.
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    4.5/5
    163 Review
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    "Travel with a group in Cape Town, South Africa, come to Haute Bay to take a yacht to see the seals. Seal Island is also a famous tourist attraction on the Cape Town Peninsula, with thousands of seals perched on the island. In order to protect the seal habitat, tourists are prohibited from visiting the island. The pier has a dedicated yacht to take tourists to watch, and slowly detours very close to the island, so that we can watch the seals prey, play in the water, and inhabit at close range. The bottom of the yacht is equipped with glass to watch the underwater world."
    Hout Bay
    5.7 km from downtown Hout Bay
    Boat ToursSeashoresIslands/Peninsulas
    No.2 of Water Fun Attractions in South Africa
    Highlights: South African Seal Island is a small island located in Hout Bay (HoutBay), famous for the large number of seals and seagulls on the island. Cape fur seals are native to southern Africa and breed on the coasts of South Africa and Namibia. They can reach speeds of up to 17 kilometers per hour. Seal Island is only a few kilometers away from Hout Bay Pier. To go to Seal Island to see the seals, you need to take a cruise ship.
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    4.5/5
    38 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1101 reviews
    "South Africa travels with a group to Cape Town to visit the Twelve Apostles Peak. The Twelve Apostles Peak is a side of the famous South African attraction "Table Mountain". Because there are twelve peaks on the rise, it is called "Twelve Apostles Peak". The foothills are like 12 saints lying on the edge of the bay."
    Cape Town
    7.4 km from downtown Cape Town
    MountainsMountain Climbing
    No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in South Africa
    Highlights: There is such a legend: a long time ago, twelve Christians from the West came to South Africa to preach good deeds, and they died at sea. But soon, the twelve disciples actually came back to life, and then landed here. People say that Jesus saved them. In honor of the twelve disciples, people named this place the mountain of the twelve disciples. This place name reflects the Christian spirit of "benevolence to save people". Now the mountains are lush and green, surrounded by white clouds. The houses built along the corners and slopes of the hills are neatly arranged. The waves on the coast beat the boulders and sandy beaches. There is that dark green vegetation. They have formed a "Twelve Apostles Mountain" bay into a beautiful landscape painting.
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    4.7/5
    20 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 452 reviews
    "Folk culture village is also an artistic landscape of South Africa's tradition, folk performance is also quite a lot, this place's folk projects can find a lot of different design styles, some things in the cultural village are also very good."
    Sterkfontein DMA
    12 km from downtown Sterkfontein DMA
    Pick-Your-OwnStadiumsVillages
    Highlights: Sun City Folk Culture Village is an open-air museum that comprehensively displays African tribal culture. The "village" of the Folk Culture Village will greet the distinguished guests with singing and dancing. The 8 huts were built and decorated according to different tribal traditions. Through these objects and explanations, tourists can truly understand the cultural differences of each tribe.
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    4.6/5
    32 Review
    "It is STUNNING here! I don’t know what else to say! The place where the river meets the sea, the experience of going up the river and feeling the ocean’s tides affect it. Beautiful."
    Western District
    100 km from downtown Western District
    National Parks
    No.3 of Water Fun Attractions in South Africa
    Highlights: There is a 100-kilometer coastline of pristine wilderness, craggy cliffs of strange stones and long, isolated beautiful beaches, characterized by dense virgin forests growing along river valleys. There is a hiking trail from Storms River (Storms River) to Nature’s Valley (Nature’s Valley), and the 42-kilometer OtterTrail trail is a well-known hiking route in South Africa. Pass through beaches, cliffs, wilderness and virgin forest along the way, with stunning scenery to see. The scenery at sunrise and sunset is so beautiful that it brings tears to my eyes. In addition, there is an underwater line that is popular with swimmers and diving enthusiasts. There are cabins and camping facilities for overnight stays at Stormy Estuary.
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    4.6/5
    67 Review
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    "We visited the safari park near Johannesburg, the most famous is the lion park, there are many safari parks in South Africa, and the variety of wildlife is also very complete. It's just that there are some problems with Johannesburg's security and need to be vigilant."
    Hartbeespoort
    9.4 km from downtown Hartbeespoort
    HikingZoos
    Highlights: One of the must-see attractions in Johannesburg is a wild lion protection base, where you can feed the lions with your own hands, and have the opportunity to take pictures with the little lions.
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in South Africa?
These are all Best Things to Do in South Africa:Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain National Park, Table Mountain, Boulders Beach, Kruger National Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in South Africa?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in South Africa include:Cape of Good Hope:4.7, Table Mountain National Park:4.6, Table Mountain:4.7, Boulders Beach:4.7, Kruger National Park:4.8
At what locations in South Africa can Best Things to Do in South Africa be found?
The Best Things to Do in South Africa are mainly located in:Cape of Good Hope:Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park:Cape Town, Table Mountain:Cape Town, Boulders Beach:Simon's Town, Kruger National Park:Mopani
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