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the top wonders
of South Africa

Kruger National Park

This is one of the world's greatest safari destinations. You can see lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards, buffalos, hippos, cheetahs, giraffes, crocodiles, and zebras.  Kruger National Park to learn more.

Table Mountain National Park

It has two world-class landmarks: the flat-topped and sheer-faced Table Mountain and the rugged seascape of Cape Point.  Table Mountain National Park to learn more.

Cape Town & environs

Tourism highlights of this attractively situated harbor city include its waterfront complex and its stunning view of Table Mountain. Cape Town & environs to learn more.

Drakensberg Mountains

This massive mountain range is widely praised for its tall, striking cliff faces. The one named the Amphitheatre is the most magnificent of them all.  Drakensberg Mountains to learn more.

Kimberly Diamond Mines

Fortune seekers arrived in droves when diamonds were discovered in the 1870s. Countless failed. A few became wealthy. Today, the deep and wide Big Hole wows visitors. Kimberly Diamond Mines to learn more.

Panoramic Route

It runs along the cliff edge of the Blyde River Canyon, the world's third largest. Views from the rim and from the canyon floor are inspiring. Panoramic Route to learn more.

Phinda  Game Reserve

This large and well-run private game reserve has several distinct eco-systems and nearly all the major animals associated with safaris - lions, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, and more.   Phinda to learn more.

South Africa's
honorable mentions

Although the following South Africa destinations did not earn a medal, they are worth visiting if you have the time:

Addo Elephant National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Durban
Garden Route
Golden Gate Highlands NP
iSimangaliso Wetland Park -
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Madikwe Game Reserve

Learn about these eight attractions on my honorable mentions web page:

South Africa honorable mentions

For their locations, see my South Africa wonder map page.

External link

The official website of the South African Tourism Board presents a variety of travel-related info.

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