South Africa is a travel destination in Southern Africa. Its capital is Pretoria. July and August are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in South Africa
Cape Town (city, Western Cape) — Table Mountain, Boulders penguin beach, the Cape Winelands, and vibrant V&A Waterfront.
Kruger National Park (natural, Mpumalanga) — Premier Big Five safari destination — one of Africa's greatest game reserves.
Garden Route (natural, Western Cape) — Spectacular coastal drive — Tsitsikamma, ancient forests, and Knysna Lagoon.
Drakensberg (mountain, KwaZulu-Natal) — Soaring basalt amphitheatre — UNESCO inscriptions, San rock art, and hiking.
Johannesburg (city, Gauteng) — Vibrant Soweto, Apartheid Museum, and Constitution Hill — South Africa's pulse.
Robben Island (landmark, Western Cape) — UNESCO site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned — powerful symbol of freedom.
Stellenbosch & Franschhoek (region, Western Cape) — Cape Winelands — world-class Pinotage, oak-lined streets, and gourmet food.
Boulders Beach (beach, Western Cape) — African penguin colony nesting on a sheltered golden-sand beach near Simon's Town.