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Cities of South Africa

City life in South Africa is worth experiencing as much as its beautiful landscape. Explore any one of SA's capitals and find its unique attributes.

Greenside, Johannesburg

Like many Johannesburg suburbs, Greenside was once a farm, but today it is one of the best places in the city to find a variety of excellent restaurants.

Melville, Johannesburg

Melville isn’t quite the trendy hub of bohemian life it once was, but this Johannesburg suburb is still a great place to spend some time.

Main Street Life, Johannesburg

Take a run-down old industrial building, throw in a visionary young property developer, add a clever architect, and Johannesburg's vibrant Main Street Life is the result.

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Johannesburg's cultural regeneration

By promoting urban design and innovative architecture, Johannesburg's inner city cultural regeneration project is creating a new cultural identity for the city.

Parkhurst, Johannesburg

Parkhurst is one of Johannesburg’s hot spots for dining and shopping. It’s a small suburb but its restaurants and shops are always buzzing.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg, like other major international cities, is one of the great urban destinations of the world packed with entertainment and leisure activities

Green Johannesburg

Johannesburg may be South Africa’s epicentre of economy and commerce, but this city also has numerous natural attractions just a stone’s throw from the busy highways and byways.

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Johannesburg - the dynamic heart of South Africa.

When the night falls, Durban's mood rises.

Indian culture thrives in Johannesburg's Fordsburg suburb.

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Picnic spots

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Indigenous flora and immaculate lawns plus delicious people watching potential because numerous Cape Malay couples come to take wedding photos in the park. Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town. Tel:...
Sandy Bay Beach

This nudist beach is not a family picnic spot but naked grown-ups like to picnic too. Beautiful beach completely free from whining whipper-snappers. South of Llandudno Beach, Cape Town, Western...
Melkbosstrand

West Coast wonderful at its most pristine. Sit under the milkwood trees watching whales or bring a bucket and spade for the white sandy beach. 20 minutes from Cape Town, N7 West Coast Road, Western...
Mbashe River

Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo. There are aloes as far as the eye can see. Picnic by the the river and take in the magic that made Madiba’s greatness. Mvezo District, Eastern Cape
Union Buildings gardens

Beautiful Herbert Baker buildings set in landscaped gardens. Acres of lawn to spread out your tasty treats. Nice nooks for romantic moments. Government Avenue, Pretoria, Gauteng
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden

Witpoortjie waterfall, indigenous vegetation and endangered eagle's nest. Acres of shady lawns ensure that you can feast in grand style. Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodeport, Johannesburg, Gauteng...
Modjadji Cycad Forest Reserve at Ga-Modjadji

Well laid out picnic spots amidst spectacular cycads in a hillside reserve. Also a museum dedicated to the Modjadji, the Rain Queen. Follow R36 to Tzaneen, 35km north of Tzaneen, 28km north of...
Vredefort Dome

This meteorite impact spot is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Iron Age archaeological remains and barbeque and picnicking spots galore. Outside Parys, Free State. 120km South West of Johannesburg,...
Harold Johnson Nature Reserve

Picnic site and braai area for day visitors has the best views of the Thukela River. Work up an appetite walking the nature trails whist spying abundant wildlife and birds. 25kms away from...
Happy Valley

Situated on Port Elizabeth's main beachfront. Lush tropical gardens, lily ponds and storybook characters impart a fairytale quality. In summer, at night time, there are coloured lights. Across the...