South Africa's national monuments and memorials can be found across the country. Commemorating our past and those who shaped it, they range from the imposing to the quirky. Among these monuments and memorials are everything from the grand Union Buildings to the eccentric Owl House, and even a post office tree. more

KwaZulu-Natal’s Freedom Route offers a multi-perspective view of life under apartheid, thanks to its melting pot of cultures. See the landmarks, walk in struggle heroes' footsteps and admire the statues and plaques built in their memory by successive generations who today enjoy the fruits of a democratic country. more

The Gandhi Memorial depicts a cauldron similar to those used to burn passes during the passive resistance campaign sparked by him. This South African memorial to Gandhi was created by Usha Seejarim to honour Gandhi's contribution to South Africa's Freedom Struggle. more

Don’t expect the frenetic atmosphere and exciting events of those heady late 19th century gold rush days at Blaauwbank Historic Gold Mine & Resort. But you will discover just how hard those early miners worked to get that precious mineral out of the earth. more

The hardy horses of southern Africa – be they the pioneering boerperd, the sure-footed Basotho pony or the imported Arab blends – have a proud history. For adventure travellers who see the world from a saddle, and for history lovers, the horse riding routes of South Africa are top quality. more

The South African donkey, which originates from North Africa, is still used as a means of transport in rural communities. Originally introduced by missionaries centuries ago, the donkey holds a special place in the Kalahari. A memorial to the working donkey stands proud in Upington. more

The Steve Biko Memorial in Ginsberg, outside King Williams' Town, is dedicated to the political activist who became the face of Black Consciousness in South Africa. Murdered in 1977 by security police, his legacy is maintained by the Steve Biko Foundation. more

The Rhodes Memorial on the lower slopes of Devil's Peak in Cape Town is built on grounds once owned by Cecil John Rhodes, a controversial giant in South African history. Sharing space with the Rhodes Memorial are the renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. more

Among the earliest white settlers in the Cape’s colonial history, were French Huguenots fleeing religious persecution in Europe. Their arrival added yet another thread to the South African cultural tapestry. Their contribution is celebrated at the Huguenot Memorial Museum in Franschhoek, South Africa’s ‘French corner’. more

Known as a jewel of the eastern Free State, Prynnsberg Manor is 1 of Africa’s legendary homes and the grandest of the Free State’s famous sandstone mansions. Built by Kimberley diamond magnate Charles Newberry in 1881, it is now available for visitors to stay in and experience. more

Visit the Bernard Price Institute of Palaeontology and be amazed at their remarkable collection of fossils. South Africa is the only country in the world to have this continuous record of reptile, dinosaur and mammal fossils dating from between 300 million to 80 million years ago. more

The Battle of Elandslaagte and the Siege of Ladysmith were 2 memorable military encounters during the South African War of 1899-1902. Their defeat at Elandslaagte is still remembered bitterly by the Boers because of the actions of the British cavalry. Ladysmith is honoured by the British for its gallant resistance. more

The Orange River flows through a semi-desert when it gets to the Northern Cape towns of Upington and Kakamas. But once its life-giving waters enter the furrows and are pumped to the heights by ancient Persian waterwheels, the land turns fertile and able to support a great fruit industry. more

It was a wild and crazy time. People from all over the world descended on diamond-rush Kimberley in the hope of making a fast fortune from the glittering gems. It was the first town in Africa to have electrical streetlights and the Kimberley tram made its first journey in 1887. more