Hartbeespoort, South Africa
Witwatersrand Basin
It's estimated that half of the world's gold was mined from South Africa's "golden arc."
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Hartbeespoort, South Africa
It's estimated that half of the world's gold was mined from South Africa's "golden arc."
Iqadi, South Africa
This beautiful waterfall is not easy to reach, but offers a stunning view of the pristine green valley.
Fourways, South Africa
Over 60 species of birds inhabit this colorful aviary park in South Africa.
Barkley West, South Africa
Fascinating collection of Khoisan rock engravings, still situated in their original setting.
Mgxotyeni, South Africa
A massive rock in the surf steeped in legends.
Vredefort, South Africa
The world's largest impact crater is mainly eroded but still remembers the planet's violent history.
Ilanga, South Africa
Environmentally crucial raptors like eagles and vultures are kept and protected in this massive sanctuary.
Soweto, South Africa
Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.
Kimberley, South Africa
Mined to a depth of 240 meters with a perimeter of about 1.6 km, the largest hand-dug excavation in the world.
Soshanguve, South Africa
An ancient impact crater on the outskirts of Pretoria.
Paarl, South Africa
The original goat tower, the one that started it all.
Mogale, South Africa
Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.
Gansbaai, South Africa
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?
West Rand, South Africa
Caves that can't seem to quit producing the remains of prehistoric humans.
Cape Town, South Africa
This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.
Howick, South Africa
Local lore says a serpent-like beast lurks in the deep basin below the falls.
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Largest cave system in Africa.
Dollaaskraal, South Africa
These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.
Cape Town, South Africa
Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.
Cape Town, South Africa
This historic observatory was established to keep shipwrecks from littering the Cape of Good Hope.
Cape Town, South Africa
This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.
Ehlanzeni, South Africa
Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.
Mbabane, Eswatini
This granite mountain is the largest rock in Africa and the second-largest monolith in the world.
Metolong, Lesotho
The walls of this sandstone outcropping are covered with 2,000-year-old artwork.