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South Africa’s eight spectacular World Heritage Sites; The Citizen
Robben Island is most famous as the place where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years in jail.
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Western Cape; The South African
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15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites worth seeing for yourself; Leila Stein; Getaway
Choose a UNESCO World Heritage sites for your next trip. These protected locations have been chosen as being of ‘outstanding value to humanity.’
Source: 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites worth seeing for yourself
St. Lucia – a unique town where hippos roam the streets; Africa Geographic
The town of St. Lucia is one of those hidden little gems with unique opportunities to experience nature in all its magnificence.
Source: St. Lucia – a unique town where hippos roam the streets – Africa Geographic
The Perfect Two-Week South Africa Vacation; Robert Glazier; Goway
Spend two weeks touring one of the most beautiful countries in the world, returning with amazing memories of a trip to South Africa. Robert Glazier don’t mind going out on a limb when he says South Africa is one of the most scenically-attractive destinations anywhere. It is blessed with a wonderful climate year-round, which makes it …
South Africa’s 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Christi Nortier; Gateway
With UNESCO soon to announce the 2019 entrants to the World Heritage Site list, Christi Nortier takes a look at South Africa’s 10 existing sites.
10 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to Do in South Africa; Lavanya Sunkara; Johnny Jet
Breaking Travel News investigates: Sustainable tourism in South Africa; Sapphire Goss; Breaking Travel News
Visiting Durban for Africa’s Travel Indaba earlier this year, Sapphire Goss here weighs up the environmental impact of tourism and questions whether it can even be beneficial to local communities…
Source: Breaking Travel News investigates: Sustainable tourism in South Africa
International Earth Day 2019: Protect Our Species; Unesco
KAROO: 10 Things to Visit and Do in Prince Albert, South Africa (And Where To Stay); SAPeople
This week The New York Times featured one of the Karoo’s (and South Africa’s) greatest secrets – Prince Albert, an 18th century village they describe as “an oasis of sorts, a dusty Afrikaans dorp, or farming village” that’s like suddenly “spying the Emerald City after a long trek on the Yellow Brick Road”. Before the […]
Seven Reasons To Visit Kwazulu-Natal; Africa.com
From sea to sky, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) shines like no other South African province – its 600km-long, beach-lined coast is an unparalleled playground for visitors and locals alike…
PHOTOS Magical Mushrooms in Barberton’s World Heritage Makhonjwa Mountains, South Africa; Your Worldwide South African Community
Once upon a time… in a beautiful forest on the magical Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains… writes Sheryn Nader who took these beautiful photographs of nature’s delight in South Africa’s newest world heritage site. Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in Mpumalanga was officially declared a World Heritage Site in July 2018, becoming South Africa’s 10th World Heritage site, and the […]
Six South African adventures to add to your bucket list right now; Cheryl Kahla; The South African
Seeing the world is great and all, but South Africa has no shortage when it comes to fun-filled adventures.
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Lofty Makhonjwa Mountains place SA on world map; Gcina Ntsaluba; Citizen
Makhonjwa comprises 40% of the Barberton Greenstone Belt, one of the world’s oldest geological structures.
How to Rock a Trip to Johannesburg; Adventurous Kate
10 Spectacular Mountain Ranges In Africa; Africa.com
It’s well known that Africa is one of the most — if not THE most — geographically diverse places in the entire world. It should come as no surprise then that it would also feature some of the most interesting and unique mountain ranges and peaks.
Source: 10 Spectacular Mountain Ranges In Africa – Africa.com
8 must-visit heritage sites in SA; Eyewitness News
Each is unique and offer a range of experiences, including plant life, wildlife, majestic mountain views, cave paintings and more.
The South African mountains older than continents; Iga Motylska; BBC
Long before the formation of the African continent, the Makhonjwa Mountains pierced the surface of the ocean and witnessed the evolution of life.
Why there is resistance to coal mining at this SA heritage site; LLEWELLYN LEONARD; IOL News
New coal mining operations could threaten South Africa’s Mapungubwe World Heritage Site.
Source: Why there is resistance to coal mining at this SA heritage site | IOL News
