Travel across South Africa with the Experts!

The height of the monument amounts to the same 40 meters. Inside, there is the Hall of Heroes where one can see all the pivotal moments in the colonization of Africa carved in stone. The Cenotaph has been set in the center of the Hall of Heroes.

The Union Buildings can be safely considered Pretoria's main structure. Erected in 1910, the Union Buildings is the largest government establishment in the world. According to the project's architects, the impressive size of the building is meant to symbolize the might and unity of the Republic of South Africa. The Union Buildings consists of two extensive "wings" with gigantic 55-meter towers on their edges. The two wings symbolize the RSA's two official languages: Afrikaans and English. The wings are connected by a semicircular colonnade in the Greek Acropolis style.

The suspension bridge over the Storms River is located within the territory of Tsitsikamma National Park. It is a part of the famous seaside park in South Africa, with beautiful landscapes and sea skyline. The suspension bridge is a must-visit place for any tourist; the heavy waves roar under the feet.

Historians consider the Castle of Good Hope the oldest of all buildings preserved in South Africa. The first fortress on the Atlantic Ocean shores had been built by 1652 by the Dutch seafarers. It was made of wood and ensured minimal protection. The construction of a genuine fortress began only in 14 years, and by 1679, the pentagonal building had been finished. All bastions were named after the titles of William I, Prince of Orange and King of the Netherlands. Inside, within the walls, there were the military post and the colony administration.

Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa populated by 4 million people. The ethnic composition of the city's population is diverse but still, 73% of its inhabitants are African. This is the most affluent city providing about one third of the republic's gross national product. Johannesburg owes these achievements primarily to the richest gold deposits in the suburbs.

The second largest city in South Africa populated by about 3.5 million people. It is located on the very coast of the Atlantic Ocean where wildlife exists peacefully side by side with the ultramodern shopping malls and Dutch mansions. The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building not only in the city but in entire South Africa; the city was built around this very fortress. In 1936, a museum was established inside the castle. Today, it is very popular with tourists.

In the northeastern part of the republic, in the very center of an extinct volcano, one can find a tourist entertainment complex with all the facilities for a proper vacation. Its territory of 150 square kilometers spans comfortable hotels, tropical gardens with rich flora and fauna collections, an artificial lagoon, and all kinds of casinos and restaurants. The vacation opportunities here are unbelievably diverse: from gambling and spa procedures to such outdoor activities as water skiing, golf, and windsurfing.

This city is situated on the eastern coast of South Africa, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. This is South Africa's third largest city and the liveliest port in Africa. Durban was initially called Port Natal and was founded by English colonists. Indians used to work on sugar cane plantations; this has made Durban one of the largest Indian settlements in the world outside India.

Kruger National Park ranks among the key South Africa attractions since this is one of the world's largest nature reserves. The extensiveness of its territories is beyond description: about 20 thousand square kilometers found in the northeastern part of South Africa. Numerous tourist-friendly paths cross the park; from here, one can watch various flora and fauna representatives including such large animals as leopards, lions, hippos, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes.

Limpopo National Park is the world's largest, one-of-a-kind nature reserve. The location is its distinctive feature: the park is situated at the confluence of two powerful rivers, the Limpopo River and the Shashi River. Right here, the Ancient Bushmen once painted the rocks with quaint ornaments and carved gold. This is a magical place saturated with animal and human power.

The Valley of Waves Water Park is one of the main entertainment centers in Sun City. It is located in the Lost City Complex which, according to the legend, is a restored copy of an African kingdom destroyed by a megathrust earthquake. To commemorate these events, a special amusement ride imitates powerful underground thrusts. Artificial snow-white beaches are the attraction the Valley of Waves takes the most pride in. Sand was brought here purposefully so that the beaches looked exactly like the beaches in Mozambique.

The unique Gold Reef City Theme Park can be found in the southeastern suburb of Johannesburg. Its theme is linked to gold mining, and it has been built where there once was a gold mine. The entire park atmosphere is well thought-out: the staff wear late 19th-century costumes; the buildings are designed in strict compliance with the old plans; the antique steam locomotive looks all ready to depart. The visitors take pleasure in perusing the Gold Museum exposition; they even have an opportunity to descend into the underground tunnels and feel like miners.

Back in the day, racial discrimination was a serious political problem in South Africa. The Apartheid Museum is an attraction in South Africa that tells the story of these grievous times in the country up to 1990s. Today, the museum comprises 22 halls with the most nastily impressive one being the Hall of Political Execution. This hall is filled with numerous nooses from gallows, evidence of the hard fates of those who fought the apartheid. Other halls showcase photographs and hold temporary exhibitions. From the outside, the museum resembles a jail creating a stark contrast.

The Cradle of Humankind is an archaeological monument comprising limestone caves with the total area of almost 500 square kilometers. In total, there are about 3 dozens of caves, each with a significant historical value: the very first African tribes are supposed to have been born here. Specifically, excavations in the caves revealed the remains of human ancestors – Australopithecuses dating back 2 million years BC as well as fragments of various tools used by the early man.

For 400 years, this island had served as a prison: starting from the 17th century, the insane and the leprous, the political and social outcasts had been sent here. In the 20th century, Nelson Mandela, the famous fighter for the rights of the African people, spent 18 years in this prison. Today, the prison is a national monument included into the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites. The former prison territory is now occupied by a museum showcasing the conditions of confinement.

The Diamond Museum offers its visitors a fascinating tour across the historical epochs: from the moment of the diamond formation to the creation of shining delicate treasures we know today. The visitor will learn the nuances of diamond cutting and enjoy the opportunity to see the diamond-cutters at work: the museum comprises a diamond-cutting factory. The unique replicas of the world's most famous diamonds are definitely worthy of special attention.