A monument with a complex history dedicated to one of South Africa's greatest heroes.

A massive rock in the surf steeped in legends.

Nelson Mandela lived here with his family from 1946 until his arrest in 1962.

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

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

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

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

A large-scale steel sculpture entitled 'The Shadow Boxer' pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.

A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

A decaying concrete oil tanker served as a disposal location for bootleg hootch.

Artillery recovered from the sea floor marks the spot of an extraordinary shipwreck.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This fountain of a little boy that spits on passersby at erratic intervals is a town icon.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.

Local lore says a serpent-like beast lurks in the deep basin below the falls.

A mesmerizing sculpture marks the site where the activist was arrested after evading capture for 17 months.

A memorial to the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy.

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

The world's largest impact crater is mainly eroded but still remembers the planet's violent history.

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