“Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same.” This clearly reverberates that the continent is vibrantly diverse, has a seductive appeal for the travellers but take a brief look at the incredibly beautiful southern tip of Africa and you will know how the quote mentioned above is well justified. South Africa, usually seen as a rare find on the earth and a crowning jewel of Africa, is a country abundantly filled with niche experiences. With a rich medley of cultures and history, vast wildlife moments including the Big Five spotting, raw natural beauty, adventure choices and sun-kissed beaches, there’s no surprise about why South Africa Attractions have gained so much preference over the last few years. Add in the eclectic mix of off-beat places, world-class infrastructure adorning the sophisticated cities, wide-open savannahs and Kalahari dunes, star-studded desert skies and the warm smiles of the local tribes and it is easy to believe why South Africa keeps tempting the visitors all year round.
The country is chugging fast forward on the list of most preferred tourist destinations across the world; what sets it apart from other African destinations is its huge, versatile portfolio of experiences that cater to almost every segment of travellers. Families and wildlife aficionados find their portion of fun and thrill in game reserves and national parks while the solo travellers and couples like to take the Garden Route to see the great gaping gorges or just bask in calmness at the sun-soaked beaches and also, the gastronomes who love to feed their soul with Cape Malay cuisine and Stellenbosch wines. Some of the most popularly favoured South Africa Tourist Attractions include the dramatic Table Mountain, the city of Cape Town, Johannesburg city which is known for Kruger National Park, Port Elizabeth and Apartheid Museum and so much more that is sure to leave you stirred and spellbound.
With a profusion of versatility and authenticity on offer and a rich assortment of wildlife found nowhere else on the earth, South Africa justifies its label- “world in one country”. We have jotted down an extensive list of the best places to visit in South Africa that not only give you a detailed glimpse of the country but also encourage you to plan your trip to South Africa super soon.
Top Tourist Places to Visit in South Africa:

South African Jewish Museum
The South African Jewish Museum was officially opened by Nelson Mandela in December 2000. The brainchild of legendary South Africa philanthropist Mendel Kaplan the museum has since established itself as one of the citys must-see attractions.
Coordinates: -33.9300500 N, 18.4169200 E

Cape Point
Cape Point is a promontory at the southeast corner of the Cape Peninsula which is a mountainous and scenic landform that runs north-south for about thirty kilometres at the extreme southwestern tip of the African continent in the Republic of South Africa.
Coordinates: -34.3567900 N, 18.4972200 E

Castle of Good Hope
The Castle of Good Hope known locally as the Castle or Cape Town Castle is a bastion fort built in the 17th century in Cape Town South Africa. Originally located on the coastline of Table Bay following land reclamation the fort is now located inland.In 1936 the Castle was declared a historical monument (now a provincial heritage site) and followin..
Coordinates: -33.9254400 N, 18.4262900 E

Table Mountain
Coordinates: -33.9628220 N, 18.4098406 E

Boulders Beach
Visiting Hours: Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Type: tourist_attraction,park,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -34.19720840000001 N, 18.4512615 E
Phone: +27 21 786 2329

African Budget Safaris
Visiting Hours: Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM,Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM,Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM,Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM,Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM,Saturday: Closed,Sunday: Closed
Type: travel_agency,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -34.04268389999999 N, 18.3507581 E
Phone: +27 21 791 0878

Tafelberg Road
Type: route
Coordinates: -33.9486422 N, 18.4275527 E

Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is a museum in Johannesburg South Africa illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa. The museum part of the Gold Reef City complex was opened in November 2001.
Coordinates: -26.2368900 N, 28.0096600 E

Kaaimans River Cottage
Type: lodging,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -33.99352030000001 N, 22.5513594 E
Phone: +27 82 820 0521

Map Of Africa View Point
Visiting Hours: Monday: Open 24 hours,Tuesday: Open 24 hours,Wednesday: Open 24 hours,Thursday: Open 24 hours,Friday: Open 24 hours,Saturday: Open 24 hours,Sunday: Open 24 hours
Type: tourist_attraction,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -33.99292680000001 N, 22.5608101 E

Thesen Island
Type: sublocality_level_1,sublocality,political
Coordinates: -34.0486765 N, 23.053531 E

Wilderness National Park
Type: tourist_attraction,park,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -33.9907521 N, 22.60824359999999 E
Phone: +27 44 877 1197

George Museum
Visiting Hours: Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM,Sunday: Closed
Type: museum,tourist_attraction,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -33.954884 N, 22.4598041 E
Phone: +27 44 873 5343

Voortrekker Monument
The Voortrekker Monument is located just south of Pretoria in South Africa. This massive granite structure is prominently located on a hilltop and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854.
Coordinates: -25.7762752 N, 28.1757609 E

Cango Caves
Visiting Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Type: tourist_attraction,museum,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -33.39222959999999 N, 22.21438789999999 E
Phone: +27 44 272 7410

Cape St Blaize Lighthouse Complex
Visiting Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,Saturday: Closed,Sunday: Closed
Type: tourist_attraction,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -34.185966 N, 22.15628079999999 E

Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
Visiting Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM,Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM,Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM,Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM,Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM,Saturday: Closed,Sunday: Closed
Type: tourist_attraction,museum,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -34.1803641 N, 22.142286 E
Phone: +27 44 691 1067

Maclear's Beacon
Type: natural_feature,establishment
Coordinates: -33.96682499999999 N, 18.4255629 E

Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Sabi Sand Game Reserve is located adjacent to the Kruger National Park in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga, South Africa. Officially named Sabi Sand Wildtuin, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve consists of a group of private game reserves.
Type: tourist_attraction,park,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -24.927939 N, 31.52491 E
Phone: +27 11 447 7172

Fugitives Drift Lodge
Visiting Hours: Monday: Open 24 hours,Tuesday: Open 24 hours,Wednesday: Open 24 hours,Thursday: Open 24 hours,Friday: Open 24 hours,Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM,Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Type: lodging,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -28.39072 N, 30.608725 E
Phone: +27 87 059 9012

Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
Type: tourist_attraction,park,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -28.2198305 N, 31.9518652 E
Phone: +27 33 845 1999

Thonga Beach
Type: point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -27.5 N, 32.579 E
Phone: +27 35 474 7100

Madikwe Game Reserve
Visiting Hours: Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,Saturday: Closed,Sunday: Closed
Type: tourist_attraction,park,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -24.76043469999999 N, 26.2777073 E
Phone: +27 18 350 9938

Oudtshoorn
Type: locality,political
Coordinates: -33.6007225 N, 22.2026347 E

Safari Ostrich Farm
Visiting Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Type: tourist_attraction,store,restaurant,food,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -33.630874 N, 22.1625741 E
Phone: +27 44 272 7311

Grand Parade
Type: town_square
Coordinates: -33.9249797 N, 18.4250083 E

Simon's Town
Type: sublocality_level_1,sublocality,political
Coordinates: -34.1937654 N, 18.4356653 E

African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary - Gansbaai
Visiting Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM,Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Type: tourist_attraction,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -34.60720999999999 N, 19.3505376 E
Phone: +27 72 598 7117

Pilanesberg National Park
Type: locality,political
Coordinates: -25.2293769 N, 27.0323305 E

Gold Reef City Theme Park
Visiting Hours: Monday: Closed,Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM,Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM,Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM,Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM,Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM,Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Type: amusement_park,casino,tourist_attraction,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -26.2360327 N, 28.0131667 E
Phone: +27 11 248 5000

Kruger National Park
Visiting Hours: Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM,Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM,Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM,Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM,Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM,Saturday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM,Sunday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Type: tourist_attraction,park,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -23.9883848 N, 31.5547402 E
Phone: +27 13 735 4000

St George's Cathedral
Type: tourist_attraction,church,place_of_worship,point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -33.9247474 N, 18.4192276 E
Phone: +27 21 424 7360

Aquila Private Game Reserve
Visiting Hours: Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM,Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM,Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM,Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM,Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM,Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM,Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Type: point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -33.9128813 N, 18.4158461 E
Phone: +27 21 430 7260

Ashia Cheetah Center
Visiting Hours: Monday: Closed,Tuesday: Closed,Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Thursday: Closed,Friday: Closed,Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Type: point_of_interest,establishment
Coordinates: -33.7253201 N, 19.0235594 E
Phone: +27 72 956 3282