Places nickyfetting Wants to Go

It's estimated that half of the world's gold was mined from South Africa's "golden arc."

This beautiful waterfall is not easy to reach, but offers a stunning view of the pristine green valley.

All that remains of a Japanese fishing vessel that ran aground in 1982.

The loneliest plant in the world resides at the Durban Botanic Gardens...mostly.

Tiny pyrophyllite spheres from 3 billion years ago.

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

The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.

The subterranean sanctuary home to local shamans is a sacred site for people of all religions.

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

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

An ancient impact crater on the outskirts of Pretoria.

South Africa's postal service began with a letter left in a boot beneath this tree.

This historic observatory was established to keep shipwrecks from littering the Cape of Good Hope.

Over a million items cram the shelves at Africa's largest shop of used and rare books.

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

Hidden in the hills is a mysterious stone structure, known only to a few.