Three of the best cities in South Africa are Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg have a lot to offer travelers. This country is home to both the mountains and the beaches and has a unique blend of architecture and history. If you plan on taking a South Africa tour, there are 3 incredible cities that you must see.
Cape Town
Cape Town is the most visited cities in South Africa. This is in part due to its beautiful, romantic feel. Cape Town is overlooked by Table Mountain, a flat-topped stone behemoth that rises above the town, dwarfing even the tallest skyscrapers in the business district. For those feeling adventurous they can take a cable car up Table Mountain and see incredible views of the area. The journey takes just under four minutes and provides spectacular views as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and decent. Travel along Adderley Street, Cape Town’s principal thoroughfare, which is renowned for its fine examples of Old Cape architecture including the Standard Bank Building, St. George’s Anglican Cathedral and the Cultural History Museum. Visit the Castle of Good Hope which is the oldest building in South Africa. Built from 1666-1679, the castle is a pentagonal fortification with a moat and bastions at each corner. Then enjoy a stroll through the Company Gardens, the oldest garden in South Africa. Established in 1652 by Jan van Riebeeck, it was originally used as a vegetable garden to supply fresh produce to passing ships. Within the gardens are the red-bricked House of Parliament, the South African National Gallery, the Jewish Museum and the Great Synagogue.
Durban
South Africa’s third-largest city, thriving industrial center, and largest port in Africa creates a photogenic place for meandering or eating and drinking dockside. Durban’s second-largest population group, Indians, have mosques, bazaars and temples festooned with wildly coloured deities standing juxtaposed to Victorian buildings that mark out the colonial center. The city’s main interest lies in reconciling competing Indian, African and English cultures and in keeping rampant vegetation at bay. Admire mosques, explore the Indian area around Grey Street, or pass by Dalton Road Zulu Market. Enjoy the KwaZulu-Natal game parks, the Drakensberg, and the Battlefields.
Johannesburg
The population in Johannesburg is the largest of all the cities in South Africa. It has several nicknames including Joni, Jozi or eGoli and is often just abbreviated by Jhb. Johannesburg is often called the economic powerhouse of Africa. The city is modern and contains some of the tallest structures in South Africa. Despite the fact that the city has a lot of residents, in the past it hasn’t been considered a tourist destination. However, there are a lot of different things for tourists to do and see in the city. Both the Apartheid Museum and the Hector Pieterson Museum give visitors the opportunity to see many unique exhibits. For those that want to experience some of the fine arts of South Africa, The Johannesburg Civic Theatre is the place to go. The Nelson Mandela Square offers visitors not only the chance to get some shopping done, but an opportunity to see an almost 20 feet tall statue of Nelson Mandela.
Have you ever thought about taking a trip to South Africa? As you can see there’s a lot to do for tourists. We can help you book your next trip to South Africa and take part in all of the activities South Africa has to offer.
