Places To Visit In Southern Africa

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Budget: Moderate - Expensive

Here are the top 7 destinations to visit in Southern Africa

1. Cape Town

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1 out of 7 Places To Visit in Southern Africa

Cape Town, located on South Africa's southwestern coast, is the country's oldest city and serves as the legislative capital. Spanning approximately 2,455 square kilometres, it stands as the second-largest city in South Africa, drawing tourists with its sun-drenched beaches, scenic beauty, and iconic...

2. Johannesburg

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2 out of 7 Places To Visit in Southern Africa

Johannesburg, affectionately known as 'Joburg' or 'Jozi,' is the capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa. Today, it stands as the largest city in South Africa and the second largest in Africa. Johannesburg serves as a crucial transportation hub for international flights heading t...

3. Port Elizabeth

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3 out of 7 Places To Visit in Southern Africa

Port Elizabeth, now renamed Gqeberha, is one of the largest cities in South Africa. It is located halfway between Cape Town and Durban, on the beautiful shores of Nelson Mandela Bay. Port Elizabeth is known for its many blue-flag beaches and fun water sports. It also acts as the gateway to the Easte...

4. Durban

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4 out of 7 Places To Visit in Southern Africa

Durban, situated on South Africa's east coast in the KwaZulu Natal province, offers a captivating mix of history and modernity. Situated at the mouth of the Umgeni River, the city overlooks the Indian Ocean and hosts one of the country's busiest ports in the country. Durban boasts beautiful beaches,...

5. Mozambique

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5 out of 7 Places To Visit in Southern Africa

Mozambique is an African coastal country, adjacent to South Africa. The coast is shared by the Great Indian Ocean. Maputo is the capital city of this historic country. Mozambique has a beautiful historic significance in the Portugal reign. It served as a key checkpoint in the happening trades then. ...

6. Pretoria

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6 out of 7 Places To Visit in Southern Africa

The administrative capital of South Africa, Pretoria is one of Gauteng's most important cities. It is the executive seat of the government of South Africa and one of the three capital cities (along with Cape Town and Bloemfontein). Pretoria is popularly known as the Jacaranda City due to more t...

7. Knysna

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7 out of 7 Places To Visit in Southern Africa

Knysna, located along the Garden Route in South Africa, is known as the "jewel of the Garden Route." Located in the Western Cape area of South Africa, it is famous for its oysters, wooden furniture, beautiful beaches, and lush forests. These landscapes offer endless adventure opportunities like tree...