Places educatorclaire Wants to Go

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

A South African bar inside a hollowed out 6,000-year-old Baobab.

Taxidermy of a famous hippo who spent three years walking over a thousand miles across South Africa.

At one South African whaling station, this industrial extermination led to a feeding frenzy that may have even been a key inspiration for Jaws.

Fascinating collection of Khoisan rock engravings, still situated in their original setting.

One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.

Environmentally crucial raptors like eagles and vultures are kept and protected in this massive sanctuary.

Caves that can't seem to quit producing the remains of prehistoric humans.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

The world's largest pineapple building honors Bathurst's favorite fruit.

Largest cave system in Africa.

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

The tallest residential building in Africa is an unsettling Brutalist monolith.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.

An abandoned water park overtaken by the dunes.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.

The true depths of these stunning Moroccan caves are unknown.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.