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Lambert's Bay, South Africa
Bird Island Nature Reserve
This small island off Lambert's Bay is home to more than 2,000 Cape gannets and is the only such breeding colony open to the public.
Cape Town, South Africa
Just Nuisance Statue
A memorial to the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy.
Dollaaskraal, South Africa
Sudwala Caves
These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.
Fourways, South Africa
Montecasino Bird Gardens
Over 60 species of birds inhabit this colorful aviary park in South Africa.
Sun City, South Africa
Sun City Resort
A safari-themed castle in the South African bush with the largest maze in the southern hemisphere.
Ilanga, South Africa
African Raptor Centre
Environmentally crucial raptors like eagles and vultures are kept and protected in this massive sanctuary.
Cape Town, South Africa
Seal Island
Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.
Saldanha, South Africa
Donkergat Whaling Station
At one South African whaling station, this industrial extermination led to a feeding frenzy that may have even been a key inspiration for Jaws.
Cape Town, South Africa
Boulders Beach Penguin Sanctuary
This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.
King William's Town, South Africa
Huberta the Hippo
Taxidermy of a famous hippo who spent three years walking over a thousand miles across South Africa.
Gansbaai, South Africa
Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai
An odd little fishing town that is inundated by tourists looking to be locked up in a cage and surrounded by great white sharks, because why not?
Paarl, South Africa
The Goat Tower of Fairview Cheese & Wine Farm
The original goat tower, the one that started it all.
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