South Africa

A country at the southernmost tip of Africa, known for its diverse cultures, wildlife, iconic Nelson Mandela, and rich history of apartheid.

South Africa Experiences

  • My favorite things to do in Cape Town

    leyre_paniagua (Leyre Paniagua)
  • Top Casual Dining Restaurants in Cape Town

    theblondeabroad (Kiersten Rich)
    I made my own home-away-from-home in Cape Town, South Africa, and ended up basing myself there for the past three years. With so many good things to offer—the gorgeous weather, stunning landscapes, diverse cuisine, café culture, and vibrant nightlife—it’s hard to resist. These are some of my favorite casual restaurants in Cape Town!
  • Insta-Worthy Spots in Cape Town

    theblondeabroad (Kiersten Rich)
    Ever visit a place that so completely steals your heart and soul that you feel like you never want to go back home? That’s what happened to me in Cape Town. I fell in love with the magical city by the sea and lingered literally for years.
  • Lekker Passport Clarens Challenge

    beertroopy (Beer Troopy )
    <p>Celebrate the Clarens Craft Beer Festival with an unforgettable adventure! The Clarens Festival Passport Challenge on the Beer Troopy app is your chance to explore, taste, and connect with Local Legends—all while testing out the new Beer Troopers app—and stand a chance to win an iconic beer prize:</p><p>🎉 Prize: A bottle of La Trappe Quadrupel Magnum (1.5L)—one of the most impressive beers available in South Africa!</p><p>How to Register</p><p>✅ Register on Beer Troopy app and join the Clarens Festival Passport Challenge—this challenge is free to enter! http://app.beertroopy.com</p><p>✅ Simply join the challenge within the app once you’re set up.</p><p>✅ Sign up with your Gmail account.</p><p>✅ Join our WhatsApp Group for support: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BulDCWhcaSGISglT4j8s0J</p><p>Challenge Objectives</p><p>📍 Check-In at Destinations in Clarens and the Cherry Route: Explore participating venues during the festival and collect digital stamps with each check-in.</p><p>🏅 Earn Badges &amp; Rewards: Unlock exclusive badges, enjoy special offers, and increase your chances of winning the grand prize.</p><p>🍻 Taste Local Brews: Discover the creativity and craftsmanship behind some of South Africa’s finest beers.</p><p>🤝 Support Local Legends: Every check-in helps support brewers, taprooms, and local businesses that make the craft beer community thrive.</p><p>Prize Lucky Draw</p><p>🎁 Complete the challenge to be entered into the lucky draw for a La Trappe Quadrupel Magnum (1.5L)—a beer experience like no other!</p><p>🏆 Grand prize winner will be announced by 2 March 2025 and must collect their prize from Roter Hahn, Clarens.</p><p>Rules and Regulations</p><p>🍺 Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.</p><p>💸 Free to Participate: There is no cost to participate, but we encourage you to support businesses along the trail by purchasing something (beer, cider, food, or swag) when you visit and check in.</p><p>📣 Please Share! Help spread the word about the Beer Troopy’s new digital passport by sharing this challenge with friends and family. Don’t forget to tag @beertroopy when promoting the Clarens Festival Passport Challenge!</p><p>👉 Ready to start your adventure? Download the Beer Troopy app now: http://app.beertroopy.com</p>
  • Where To Go For Great South African Wine

    steve (Steven Rabkin)
    With expertly grown grapes that produce some of the most flavorful wine on the planet, South African wine districts are plentiful and thriving. For any wine lover wanting to try rich Bordeaux blends or premium cool Sauvignon Blanc, look no further than this list of the best wine regions in the country.
  • Places I want to go

    the_glitter_rocketeer (Corne Nell)
  • Places I want to go

    ah2000s (Andreas H.)
  • Lekker Passport

    beertroopy (Beer Troopy )
    <p>Welcome to your next great adventure! Once subscribed, you'll unlock the&nbsp;Lekker Passport™ Check-In Challenge—your digital companion for exploring South Africa’s hidden gems and local legends.</p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p>📍&nbsp;Check In Discover distilleries, coffee roasters, farm stalls, and more to collect digital stamps and track your journey.</p><p>Hit milestones, unlock exclusive badges, enjoy special offers, and stand a chance to win epic prizes.</p><p>❤️&nbsp;Support Local Legends Every check-in helps sustain small businesses and vibrant local communities.</p><p>Cost to Join Subscribe for just&nbsp;R360/year—includes access to both the&nbsp;Lekker Passport™&nbsp;and&nbsp;Beer Passport™, plus plenty of exclusive benefits.</p><p>🎒&nbsp;Ready to explore? Subscribe now and start your Lekker journey!&nbsp;https://paystack.com/pay/lekkerpassport</p>
  • Africa

    oconnors2009 (Teresa O’Connor)
  • Beer Passport

    beertroopy (Beer Troopy )
    <p>Welcome to the Beer Passport™ check-In challenge. Once you’ve subscribed, you can join the Beer Passport™ check-in challenge - your gateway to discovering Africa’s finest breweries &amp; taprooms.</p><p></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p>📍 Check In</p><p>Visit local breweries to collect digital stamps and track your journey.</p><p>🏅 Earn Badges &amp; Rewards</p><p>Hit milestones, unlock exclusive badges, enjoy special offers, and stand a chance to win epic prizes.</p><p>🍻 Explore Africa’s Beer Scene</p><p>Sip your way through creative brews and connect with the legends behind the taps.</p><p>❤️ Support Local Legends</p><p>Every check-in supports the craftsmen and communities keeping the spirit of independent brewing alive.</p><p>Cost to Join</p><p>Subscribe for just R360/year – get access to the Beer Passport, Lekker Passport, and exclusive member benefits.</p><p>🎒 Ready to start your journey? https://paystack.com/pay/lekkerpassport</p>
  • Historic Sites in South Africa

    steve (Steven Rabkin)
    From archaeological treasures to towering monuments, these historical destinations represent some of the most impactful aspects of the expansive history of South Africa.
  • Wine farm

    profitalways98 (Oluwatosin Agbaje)
    Manufacturing of Wine
  • My list

    lids_winless_0n (John Doe)
    Stuff to do
  • Monkey sanctuaries that you can visit

    wildlifeconnect (Wildlife Connect )
    If you're a fan of our primate cousins and looking for an adventure that combines wildlife conservation with unforgettable experiences, then visiting a monkey sanctuary should definitely be on your travel list! Not only will you get the chance to see these playful and intelligent animals up close, but you'll also be supporting sanctuaries that work tirelessly to protect and rehabilitate monkeys from all walks of life. Whether it's the charming capuchins, majestic baboons, or the endlessly fascinating orangutans, each sanctuary offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these amazing creatures. So grab your eco-friendly gear, prepare for some heart-melting moments, and let's explore some of the best monkey sanctuaries that welcome visitors with open arms!
  • Places I've been

    oconnors2009 (Teresa O’Connor)
  • Purple Colored Places Around the World

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Embrace rows of fresh lavender in the south of France, or dance beneath neon-lit indigo sculptures along the Singapore coast line. Here are our favorite, uniquely purple-colored destinations from around the world.
  • Woman-Owned Accommodations by Stay Altered

    stayaltered (Stay Altered )
    <p>StayAltered is a worldwide community maximizing the positive impact of travel locally in the places we live in and visit globally. Stay locally, globally. Welcome home to our world of 120+ places to StayAltered in 40+ countries.</p>
  • Most Adventurous National Parks Around The World

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    If you are an adrenaline junkie look no further, we have selected some of the most *iconic*, adventurous national parks around the entire world so that you can start planning your next exploration. Whether you want to raft through rushing rivers, hike dramatic peaks, or witness incredible wildlife, check out these famous destinations for some major adventuring inspo.
  • Pastel Colored Destinations For Spring

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Spring is here! We are already planning our next aesthetic getaway to the most adorable, pastel-painted destinations across the planet. These vibrantly colored spots not only represent the vibe of the season but have fun activities, cozy cafes, coastal views, and (very importantly) photo-op-worthy locations. Touring a hidden Scottish village or strolling down a canal in France, nothing elevates a vacay like a pale-hued rainbow of pinks, yellows, blues, and more.
  • Travel Bucket List

    the.vagrant.optimist (Josh Wicks)
    Yes, this is my geographic Bucket List! Some of these places are on the list because they align with my interests, while other places are on the list because I've felt a calling to go there and figure out why. #seekerchallenge

South Africa Articles

  • 8 Places to Travel Boujee on a Budget

    There’s simply no denying the fact that 2020 threw us all for a loop. The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on life as we know it, putting all of our plans on pause for the foreseeable future. Although the boredom and loneliness of quarantine may have gotten to you, your wallet is likely thanking you for […]

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  • The Most Unusual Places to Sleep, According to 12 Travel Experts

    Years of traveling paints a pretty clear picture of what a “normal” hotel experience is, but these travelers stepped (way) outside the box. Waking up to elephants outside of your window in South Africa, hostels reimagined from *actual* forts on remote islands off the coast of France, hotels sculpted entirely of ice in Quebec (brrr), […]

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  • 7 of the Best Things to Do on South Africa’s Route 62

    Route 62 runs across South Africa. linking the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces, providing a thin lane of black top that holds the promise of adventure and many hidden treasures. It’s not a journey that should be rushed, so roll down the windows, put a good song on the radio, and allow yourself a few […]

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  • 8 Purple Places You Need to Add to Your Bucket List

    Can’t talk right now — we’re doing cartwheels in France’s fragrant lavender fields and running around futuristic, purple-hued parks in Singapore. It’s a lifestyle, ya know? But for real, once you see some of the world’s best purple places, you’ll want to switch that vacation responder on and bask in the magic of magenta. These […]

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  • The Blonde Abroad’s Guide to a Weekend in Cape Town

    Ever visit a place that so completely steals your heart and soul that you feel like you never want to go back home? That’s what happened to me in Cape Town. I fell in love with the magical city by the sea and lingered literally for years. I made my own home away from home […]

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  • 33 of the Best Things to Do in Cape Town

    Cape Town: a coming-together of landscapes, cultures and cuisines. This unique, mesmerizing city —crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park—continues to enchant everyone who visits. The Mother City has a lot to offer, from gorgeous natural getaways to multicultural city streets. If you’re looking for a perfect Cape Town itinerary (but not sure where to start), […]

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  • The Biggest Pride Parades Around the World 2022

    Each June, we honor the anniversary of Stonewall Uprising: the historic event that marked the start of the modern movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual rights (LGBTQIA+) across the globe. To celebrate, hundreds of Pride parades will take place in every nook and cranny of the world. With demonstrations, seminars, parties, […]

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  • 10 Hotel Pools With The Best Views In The World

    There’s no need to pay extra for a room with a view if your hotel’s pool already offers one. From cityscapes to lush jungles, ocean views and wildlife reserves, we’ve scoured the globe for the most epic and jaw-dropping vistas you can visit yourself. So, grab your swim gear and start exploring the 10 hotel […]

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  • Constitution Hill and 5 Other Must See Nelson Mandela Sites in South Africa

    There are a number of South African museums and heritage sites you can visit if you want to celebrate our most well-known statesman, Nelson Mandela’s, centenary. But most who visit these sites are usually in search of something a little more. They’re usually looking for a way to get more closely acquainted with the man […]

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