5 Awesome Cities ​ ​to Explore 

in ​ South Africa 

Don’t miss the chance to experience the rich natural beauty, 

culture, and traditions of South Africa, so visit this beautiful 
country and get the opportunity to discover all of this. In this 
beautiful country, you will find mountains, beaches, beautiful 
valleys, lush green forests, and wild animals. You will also find 
buildings and architecture that merge with natural beauty. 

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There are lots of things that global travelers can see in this 
amazing place. One of the most amazing things in South Africa 
is its weather. 
 
It is pleasant throughout the year and hence very comfortable 
and enjoyable for travelers. The people of South Africa are 
quite friendly, helpful and very hospitable. 
 
Immerse yourself in the beauty of this country and enjoy the 
outstanding culture of this land. You can find a wide variety of 
different global cuisines and unique fusion food that contains 
both British and South African flavors.  
 
South Africa was one of the erstwhile colonies of the British 
and has also imbibed the culture of German, French, and 
Indian. 
 
May to September is considered the ​best time to visit South 
Africa​,​ ​since it is the month of cold winter, so sighting animals 
would be easy, as animals come out in search of water.  
 

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In this article, you will find a number of great​ places to visit in 
South Africa. 

1. Cape Town 
Cape Town is a popular city in South Africa and is famous for 
its world-famous table mountains. Cape Town is also 
considered as one of the most visited ​cities in South Africa​. 
 
It is situated far southwest of the country. You can find a 
unique blend of amazing people here in Cape Town which 
makes it a multicultural place. 
 

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You can also find different amazing cuisines to amaze yourself 
with these rich delights. Here you can find a number of 
restaurants, hotels, and resorts to enjoy an awesome nightlife. 
 
South Africa offers some great outdoor activities for you to 
enjoy and experience the adrenaline rush. It has a vibrant art 
and culture scene to entertain and mesmerize your senses. 
 

 
 

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You can find extraordinary wineries in stellenbosch apart from 

the great flat-topped table mountain. This place also offers 
breathtaking scenery. 
 
Go whale watching, diving with great white sharks or enjoy 
visiting different parks to see the great wildlife in its natural 
habitat. 
 
Some of the ​popular outdoor sports activities​ that you can try 
here are surfing, hiking and mountain biking. You can also 
enjoy the unique blend of vibrant designs, colors, and greenery 
of the place by just strolling around. 
 
Cape Town is famous for its creativity and architectural 
designs. There are great painted facades and Afro-chic decor 
restaurants and bars that are simply beautiful.  
 
You can also get great souvenirs from here to always keep a 
great memory of this place. This city is filled with different 
cultures with a tough past that leads to the rise of great 
leaders like Nelson Mandela. 
 

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The best time to visit Cape Town​ would be July, August, or 
September. You can enjoy the thrilling drives along the coasts 
to admire this mesmerizing city. 
 
Don’t miss the chance to visit this beautiful city, since it has 
lots of natural scenic locations.  

2. Johannesburg 
It is a known fact that Johannesburg is the largest city in 
South Africa and is considered as the second-largest city in 
the African continent after Cairo in Egypt. 
 
This place has got an infectious energy that is always 
attracting you to explore its unique urban culture, sports, and 
shopping opportunities. Johannesburg is a great place that 
has about 10 million residents. 
 
Johannesburg is said to be the economic heart of South Africa 
and you can experience a great rich and varied heritage. Also, 
experience a very rich cosmopolitan style in this awesome city. 

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There are many great luxury resorts and hotels in the city and 
suburbs. This city is also known as Joburg and is also 
considered as a famous tourist destination. 
 
The world's biggest gold reef was founded on the 
Witwatersrand. This place is known as one of the world's 
leading financial centers that has a rich natural history. 

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You can find the great illustrious history, art, and culture that 
are nicely documented in various great museums, galleries, and 
monuments.  
 
There is the Apartheid Museum that provides a great series of 
exhibitions that illustrate the rise and fall of the apartheid 
system. 
 
The tourists from all around the world enjoy the tour of the 
Johannesburg Art Gallery, Constitution Hill, and also get to 
know more about the history of South Africa from the Hector 
Pieterson Museum. 

3. Durban 
Durban is known as a mega port city which is the third-largest 
city in South Africa. Durban has a great busy harbor with a 
lovely waterfront and fantastic beaches. 
 
Durban has got a great KwaZulu province and also a huge 
Indian population. You can find a certain Asian flair in the 
streets, markets, and restaurants easily.  

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Durban is one of the most popular holiday destinations in 
South Africa. It has year-round excellent weather for you to 
enjoy the great warm coastal waters and also a great help in 
enjoying the gondola rides, surfing, snorkeling, etc. 
 
Here you can find some great coastal accommodations with an 
outstanding ocean view. 

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You can also go to explore the excellent marine life in the 
uShake marine world. It also offers some great rides and water 
slides available in the water park.  
 
It houses one of the world’s largest aquariums that showcases 
a wide variety of fish. Watch the Dolphin show and visit the 
bird park to enjoy the incredible wildlife. 
 
You can find lots of stuff to be entertained and stay thrilled in 
Durban. 
 
For example, the Gateway theater of shopping for 
fashion-conscious, the Sahara Stadium Kingsmead for sharks 
rugby fans, the international convention center for corporate 
events and the king’s park stadium for Dolphins cricket fans. 
You can also visit the Moses Mabhida Stadium. 
 
This stadium was basically built for the 2010 soccer world cup 
but used for football, cricket, and a variety of concerts. There 
is a great feature of the world’s largest swing available in this 

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stadium for the adrenaline junkies. This swing travels a 200m 

long arc above the pitch. 

4. Pretoria 
Pretoria is a city that is situated in Gauteng and also known 
as the Jacaranda City due to the beautiful mauve blossomed 
tree-lined streets. 
 
Pretoria features some of the great natural and cultural 
attractions that are worth exploring. 
 
Pretoria was founded by Marthinus Pretorius in 1855 and from 
then known as Pretoria Philadelphia. It is known as one of the 
three capitals of South Africa that serves as the 
administrative and judicial national capital. 
 
It is also known as a quiet city that is 69km away from 
Johannesburg. It has its own beauty with a great slow pace. It 
is situated in a valley surrounded by hills and enjoys the warm 
subtropical climate. 
 

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You can experience hot rainy summers and awesome cool dry 
winters. That’s why Pretoria is one of the preferred holiday 
destinations. 
 

 
 
This city has convenient-wide roads, and traveling becomes 
easier since it has a number of art galleries and museums. 
 
You can also find the Transvaal museum that is the home of 
Mrs. Ples (the hominid fossil found at Sterkfontein in the 
Cradle of Humankind). 
 

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It is always great to visit the Pioneer Museum, the Cultural 

History Museum, Kruger House Museum, and the Museum of 
Natural History. 
 
You can also find lots of beautiful natural forts here in 
Pretoria. 
 
For encouraging nature-lovers, there are great places to visit 
in Pretoria like Pretoria Botanical Garden, National Zoological 
Gardens of South Africa, Wonderboom Nature Reserve, 
Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, 
Rietvlei Nature Reserve, and Faerie Glen Nature Reserve. 
 
Plan to visit the Horse riding trails at the Voortrekker 
Monument, game viewing at Premier Gamer Reserve, and 
tandem skydiving at the Pretoria Skydiving Club. 
 
The visitors in Pretoria should also visit the Hatfield Flea 
Market, Butterfly Garden, Ludwig’s Roses, and the popular 
Loftus Versfeld Stadium. 

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Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is a unique and popular destination of great 
beaches that line the Indian ocean. In Port Elizabeth city 
center you can find some awesome hotels, restaurants, and 
some outstanding old buildings.  
 

 
 
Port Elizabeth is an outdoor lovers paradise where you can 
enjoy surfing, water sports, and also go to see dolphins and 

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whales. The Addo Elephant National park is an extraordinary 

place to visit for seeing the most exotic wildlife. 
 
There are great coastal attractions available in this place 
along with great shopping venues, eateries and plenty of 
different activities for the family. 
 
In the private game, the reserve offers you a great wildlife 
viewing opportunity in an awesome natural setup.  
 
You will get astonished by seeing the Humpback whales, 
sharks, leopards, lions, buffaloes, rhinos and African 
elephants. Get a great life experience to cherish by watching 
the whales from the boat.  
 
The above-given places are some of the most interesting 
places to visit in Port Elizabeth​. So plan well and prepare 
yourself to explore these unique destinations. 

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Conclusion 
In this article, we have given you information about 5 major 
cities of South Africa that offer ultimate entertainment and 
fun for your friends and family. It's time to pack your ​travel 
bags​, ​sunglasses​, ​hats​, ​caps​ and choose any of these great 
destinations. If you are going on a trip in June to September 
then it is winter time there. Hence it is advisable to carry some 
winter clothes​ with you if you plan to visit during those times. 

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