South Africa’s Cultural Attractions

Breathtakingly diverse, enchantingly beautiful and geographically tempting; South Africa leaves wanderers stunned with its exciting imagery. If diversities make a place interesting, South Africa has it in abundance. And frenzy for a visit to South Africa seems justified. Very few destinations in the world are as blessed as this country. Vineyards, adventure options, Krugger’s big 5, whale watching and penguin spotting are some routine activities. Flights bound to South Africa remains crammed with tourists with diverse inclinations. The natural sights and sounds of Africa are well known but behind the shadow of fabled Table Mountains, lovely vineyards and adventurous trails there is a South Africa that welcomes art lovers with warmth.

Cultural Attractions of South Africa

Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, Limpopo

The country called South Africa is rich in cultural attractions. Mapungubwe situated on the South African border of Zimbabwe and Botswana is one such attraction listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place exhibits evidence of a powerful African empire that existed in Southern Africa long before the arrival of Europeans at the Cape in 1652.

Robben Island, Cape Town, Western Cape

Robben Island is the place where the iconic leader Nelson Mandela was kept prisoner during apartheid period. The island has found a place in UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng

This UNESCO World Heritage site is regarded as the birthplace of modern humans.

Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape, Northern Cape

This region is inhabited by the Nama people; this nomadic group is making efforts to keep their culture and resources intact through age old methods of conservation

Khahlamba-Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal

Tourists can visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases a wealth of well-preserved rock paintings.

Pilgrims Rest Heritage Site, Mpumalanga

 Tourists visit this historic town of Pilgrims Rest to discover the fascinating history and vibrant characters behind first gold rush in the 1870s.

Kimberley, Northern Cape

Kimberley came into prominence with the discovery of a rich diamond deposit.  This discovery started a frenzy to discover South Africa’s mineral deposits.

Origins Museum, Johannesburg, Gauteng

 Often referred as ‘a museum in Africa for the people of the world’ the museum showcases the evolution of South African history in terms of spiritual beliefs and the artistic heritage of the Khoi-Khoi and San people.

Sacred Sites of Venda, Limpopo

 The place houses the Lake Fundudzi, the revered home of a python god, and Thathe-Vondo Forest, sacred place for Vhenda people.

Enamoured by these cultural attractions, culture buffs often seek cheap flights to South Africa in order to discover these site on their own. As this country is connected to different part of the world though air network and hence getting to this destination is quite easy.