Welcome to a visual expedition through the heart of South Africa, a land where diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and untamed wildlife converge. This collection of 30 photos of South Africa is more than just a showcase of beautiful places; it's an invitation to fuel your wanderlust and explore South Africa's enchanting beauty.
1. Go hiking in the Garden Route
Robberg Nature Reserve
2. Or do the Whale Trail in De Hoop Nature Reserve , one of the best places to see whales in the world
De Hoop Nature Reserve
3. Admire the spectacular Blyde River Canyon
Blyde River Canyon
4. See our beautiful flowers in spring in Namaqualand
Namaqua National Park in Flower Season
5. Or take a road-trip - be prepared for views like this...
Road trip in South Africa
6. Then there's Table Mountain - one of the world's Seven Wonders of Nature...
Table Mountain
7. The colourful beach houses in Muizenberg...
Beach huts in Muizenberg
8. The Umhlanga Whale Bone Pier...
Umhlanga Pier
9. Supertubes Beach - Jeffreys Bay - Surfers' Paradise
Supertubes Beach -Jeffreys Bay
10. Swim with the penguins at Boulders Beach...
African Penguins at Boulders Beach
11. The colourful houses of the Bo-Kaap...
Bo Kaap
12. The Big Hole of Kimberley - one of the biggest man-made holes in the world...
The Big Hole of Kimberley
13. Durban Beachfront -The warmest place to be...
Durban Beachfront
14. The Knysna Heads
Knysna Heads
15. See our spectacular lagoons in West Coast National Park
Langebaan Lagoon
16. Listen to our thundering waterfalls at Augrabies National Park
Augrabies Falls
17. We have waterfalls in the city too at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
18. An African Bush Sunset in Madikwe Game Reserve...
African Bush Sunset in Madikwe Game Reserve
19. Or a bush sunset in Welgevonden Game Reserve
Sunset in Welgevonden Game Reserve
20. Meet the Lion King...
Lion in Madikwe Game of Reserve
21. Herd of elephants in Kruger National Park...
Elephants In Kruger National Park
22. A leopard in Kruger National Park
Leopard in Kruger National Park
23. Ziplining through 2400 million year old mountains...
Canopy Tour in Magaliesberg
24. Hot air ballooning at sunrise...
Hot air ballooning in Magaliesberg
25. Go bungee jumping between the Orlando Towers - the world’s first bungee jump between two cooling towers ...
Orlando Towers
26. What about a five-star experience aboard one of the world's most luxurious trains -The Rovos Rail...
Rovos Rail
Kosi Bay
28. The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa - one of The Leading Hotels of the World...
29. Or how about some bush luxury at the world-famous Sabi Sabi ...
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
30. This is the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick
Nelson Mandela Capture Site, Howick
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Sara Essop is a travel blogger and writer based in South Africa. She writes about family travel and experiences around the world. Although she has been to 50 countries thus far, she especially loves showcasing her beautiful country and is a certified South Africa Specialist.
Gorgeous. I love the colourful street and the train. The outside ones are spectacular.
Thank you. South Africa is a beautiful country!
Wow we would love to visit South Africa!! It looks stunning, but I’d be most excited about the wildlife!
Thanks for sharing these amazing 30 photos of South Africa.
Thanks a lot for the blog post. Really looking forward to reading more.
I was tearing up looking at these photos. Going to South Africa has always been a dream of mine. I loved seeing it through your eyes and hope to see it through mine one day soon. 🙂
These are fantastic pictures and just the way I love to see Africa depicted. Beautiful just like the continent is 😉
Thanks Sheri. There's so much of the continent I still want to see (and photograph) 🙂
Incredible!!!! I definitely want to go even more now! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you Jessica. It helps that South Africa is such a photogenic country! 🙂
Wonderful pics?
Thank you Marriam!
I'm so proud of South Africa when I see photos like these. We're awesome.
Thanks Roxanne. It sure feels good to live in such a beautiful country!
Mind blowing! I had no idea South Africa could be so beautiful..thanks for sharing!
Stunning photos! Makes me want to visit!
Please do - I'd love to meet you!
Wooow... Masha Allah.
Such lush and breath-taking nature... plus all of the adventures! Great *African pride*. Will love to try the hot air ballooning and bungee jumping.
Proudly African for sure!
Saraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, you has just killed me with these snaps,
SubhanAllah to the Almighty,
who has made the the once dark continent so rich and impressive.
Subhanallah again,
thanks a lot for sharing.
Thank you Myda. Africa is a beautiful continent indeed.
These photos are beautiful! Im working my way through many of these at the moment 🙂
Thank you Lottie and happy exploring!
Masha Allah such beautiful pictures.I had no idea south africa was a gem of a place. Thank you for posting.
Thank you Kenz. South Africa is a beautiful country.
Wow, these are such magical clicks, very nice! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
Thanks Khadija. I love showcasing my beautiful country.
mA! You have a great camera :). South Africa is our bucket list and you make it so easy for us! Thank you! 🙂 xx . The bungie jumping and the ziplining hmmm, not sure if I'll ever have the guts to do that lol!
Thanks Papatia. I've done ziplining but I'm not brave enough to do the bungee jumping yet.
Such stunning photos! Makes me want to go there. My daughter saw the picture of the hot air balloons and is insisting we visit lol!
Thank you Ruku. The hot air balloon experience is absolutely amazing.
Masha Allah! Excellent snaps. I amazed at the versatility of Africa- Urban jungle right next to real jungle; the colours, hotels and wildlife, potray Africa to be full of life. Thanks for sharing.
Great observation. Thanks Haya. Africa really is a versatile continent.
Wow! These photos are breathtaking! Especially the nature and wildlife photos!
Thank you Ashfa!
Wow such beautiful photos. They certainly make me want to visit South Africa even more now! 🙂
Thank you Aaliyah. You should definitely visit!
So privileged to be South African.... no place like this on earth. Thank you for gorgeous pics.
Thank you Janet. It's great to be able to call such a photogenic country home.
Absolutely.
Just breathtaking!
Thank you Sharon!