Discover South Africa, a land rich in culture, heritage, and history, as well as natural beauty and wildlife. Visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was once imprisoned. Enjoy the hospitality of Soweto and marvel at Ndebele art. Explore World Heritage hominid sites in the Cradle of Humankind and experience authentic tribal villages. See the Battlefields, full of artifacts, and an operational diamond mine.
Robben Island
What was once a place of banishment and exile now symbolizes the human spirit’s triumph over enormous hardship and adversity. Nelson Mandela became the island’s most famous prisoner.
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Soweto Township
Just outside Johannesburg, Soweto is the biggest and most famous of all the townships in South Africa. More than 100 years old, Soweto boasts many important struggle sites. More information
Ndebele art
South Ndebele women’s unique beadwork and geometrical mural art originates from the need to express cultural identity during challenging times and to assert individuality in a patriarchal society.
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Cradle of Humankind
This is one of the world’s richest troves of hominids. It is a World Heritage site extending 47,000 hectares, with over 22 caves and 13 fossil sites, such as the Sterkfontein and Wonder Caves.
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Rainbow Nation
A complex tale of mysterious movements, conquests, and cattle resulted in 11 nations and the San Bushmen sharing the southern tip of Africa.
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Battlefields
South Africa’s battles were fought between the Zulus, Boers, and British. Cutting across KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State, and Mpumalanga, the sites are full of historical memorabilia and artifacts.
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Gold and diamonds
The mining industry is famous for its gold and diamond exports and for the gold and diamond rushes of the late 1800s. Tour an operational diamond mine, 840 meters below the earth’s surface.
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