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The Huguenot Monument is a powerful symbol of the perseverance and heritage of the French Huguenots who settled at the Cape of Good Hope after fleeing religious persecution in France during the 17th century. Their arrival contributed to the cultural and agricultural development of what is now known as South Africa’s French Corner. Franschhoek, in …
Mossel Bay is a popular holiday destination for South Africans and an excellent alternative to Cape Town. It is a destination with a lovely climate, meaning you can have a good time there throughout the year. Mossel Bay has several attractions for visitors. If you love the ocean and marine animals, such as the magnificent …
South Africa is a big country and offers visitors diverse landscapes, beautiful oceans, impressive deserts, amazing savannas and snow-capped mountains. And that is just its physical offerings. Exploring South Africa will expose you to its diverse cultures, each with its own language, cuisines, customs and architecture. If it is your first time in South Africa, …
South Africa is a large country, with a number of dams to store the water the population of the country needs. South Africa’s dams are mostly earth-fill dams, but there are also some Rockfill, gravity and concrete arch dams. In this article, we explore the 25 biggest dams in South Africa by water volume, their …
Cape Town is a wonderful city to explore. Sometimes, you may want to just sit back and relax while someone else makes all your arrangements for you! Here, you can find some of the best Cape Town transfers and transport options, full-day and half-day tours! Cape Town Transfers to and from Cape Town International Airport …
Evidence of Apartheid South Africa can still be seen in the townships in South Africa. Today, it is easy to visit one of these townships to learn more about South Africa’s history and the people who live in these areas. In this article, we consider what a township is, look at the largest townships in …
If you are a pharophile like me, you are passionate about lighthouses. Fortunately, there are about 45 lighthouses in South Africa to explore while travelling through South Africa. This article explores the lighthouses in South Africa, their location, and when they were built and started operating. Not sure where South Africa is – find out …
If you get tired of spending your time at one of the best beaches in Cape Town, visiting Green Point Park is a good alternative. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Cape Town and is also known as Green Point Urban Park. It is a perfect spot for a picnic or for …
South Africa has a number of the most beautiful drives to do. One must-do scenic drive is the Chapman’s Peak Drive Route in Cape Town. The Chapman’s Peak Route, also known as Chappies, is one of the world’s most dangerous scenic routes to drive because of the possibility of falling rocks from the surrounding steep …
Oudtshoorn is considered the ostrich capital of the world. If ostriches are not your thing, don’t worry, Oudtshoorn is a great place and offers many more attractions and fun things to do for young and old alike. This article explores some fun things to do in Oudtshoorn, South Africa, including museums, caves, animals, nature and …