Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town, rising about 1,085 metres above the city. It is one of the New7Wonders of Nature and part of Table Mountain National Park. The rotating Aerial Cableway carries visitors to the summit, which is often draped in a "tablecloth" of cloud.

The V&A Waterfront is a lively harbour district in Cape Town set against the backdrop of Table Mountain. It has shops, restaurants, the Two Oceans Aquarium, the Zeitz MOCAA art museum and the Cape Wheel. Ferries to Robben Island depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway here.

Bo-Kaap is a historic neighbourhood on the slopes of Signal Hill in Cape Town, known for its brightly painted houses and cobbled streets. It is the traditional home of the Cape Malay community. The Bo-Kaap Museum explains its history, and local restaurants serve Cape Malay cuisine.

Chapman's Peak Drive is a 9 km coastal road between Hout Bay and Noordhoek on the Cape Peninsula. Carved into the cliffs, it has 114 curves and spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most scenic drives in the world, with picnic spots along the way.

The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland at the tip of the Cape Peninsula in Table Mountain National Park. Nearby Cape Point has a lighthouse reached by funicular, with dramatic views over the ocean. The reserve is home to baboons, ostriches and fynbos plant life.

Boulders Beach near Simon's Town is famous for its colony of endangered African penguins. Boardwalks allow close views of the birds among giant granite boulders. Visitors can also swim in sheltered coves alongside them. It is part of Table Mountain National Park.

Robben Island lies about 7 km off Cape Town and served as a prison for centuries. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned here for 18 of his 27 years in jail. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and tours are often led by former political prisoners.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, founded in 1913, lies on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. It showcases South Africa's indigenous plants, especially fynbos and proteas. The Tree Canopy Walkway, known as the Boomslang, and summer sunset concerts are highlights.

Stellenbosch is South Africa's second-oldest town, founded in 1679. It is known for oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch architecture and its university. It sits at the heart of the Cape Winelands, surrounded by renowned wine estates offering tastings and fine dining.

Franschhoek is a picturesque town in the Cape Winelands, settled by French Huguenot refugees in the late 1600s. Known as South Africa's food and wine capital, it has acclaimed restaurants and wine estates. The Franschhoek Wine Tram tours the vineyards, and the Huguenot Monument honours its history.

Hermanus is a seaside town on Walker Bay, known as one of the best land-based whale-watching sites in the world. Southern right whales visit from June to November, often close to shore. The town even has a whale crier who announces sightings. Cliff paths offer stunning views.

The Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn are a series of limestone caves with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. Discovered in the 1700s, they are one of South Africa's oldest tourist attractions. Guided tours explore the large chambers, and the adventure tour squeezes through narrow passages.

The Knysna Heads are two sandstone cliffs guarding the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon on the Garden Route. The eastern head has a viewpoint over the lagoon and ocean, while the western head is a private nature reserve. Knysna is known for oysters, forests and boat cruises.

Tsitsikamma, part of Garden Route National Park, protects a coastal strip of indigenous forest, rugged cliffs and marine reserve. The suspension bridge over the Storms River Mouth is a highlight. The park is the start of the famous Otter Trail and offers kayaking and snorkelling.

Addo Elephant National Park near Gqeberha was founded in 1931 to protect the last remaining elephants in the region. Today it has over 600 elephants as well as lions, buffalo and rhinos. It is one of the few parks with the Big Seven, including whales and great white sharks offshore.

Kruger National Park is one of Africa's largest game reserves, covering nearly 20,000 square km in northeastern South Africa. It is home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Visitors take self-drive or guided safaris and stay in rest camps such as Skukuza.

Blyde River Canyon is one of the largest canyons on Earth and among the greenest due to its lush vegetation. The famous Three Rondavels, round rock formations resembling traditional huts, overlook the Blyde Dam. It is a highlight of the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga.

God's Window is a viewpoint on the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, perched on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment. On clear days, it offers views stretching across the Lowveld nearly 900 metres below toward the Kruger National Park. A short path climbs through rainforest to further viewpoints.

Bourke's Luck Potholes are cylindrical rock pools carved over thousands of years by swirling water where the Treur and Blyde rivers meet. Walkways and bridges let visitors view the colourful formations. The site is named after gold prospector Tom Bourke.