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The Drakensberg Mountains are easily South Africa’s most famous peaks. Let Kierran Allen Photography show you why with her incredible footage! Explore day hikes in the Drakensberg here -http://bit.ly/2BpeP9j #MeetSouthAfrica

If you appreciate the soulful desolation of the desert then look no further than The Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape It brings together the Richtersveld National Park, managed jointly by the local Nama people and the South African National Parks Board, with the Ai-Ais Hot Springs Game Park on the Namibian front. Recognised by UNESCO, the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape is an official World Heritage Site with its incredible biodiversity that boasts some of the richest succulent flora in the world. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2A1Y4jO #MeetSouthAfrica

“Maropeng” is a Setswana word which literally means “returning to the place of our origins”. When you visit Maropeng, the official visitors centre of the Cradle of Humankind WHS in Gauteng, this is exactly what you’ll do. Discover your ancient ancestors - http://bit.ly/2NstiUR #MeetSouthAfrica

You too could be overlooking the glorious open plains of the Karoo when you visit the Camdeboo National Park. Thanks for the capture @igamotylska! Learn more about the Great Karoo: http://bit.ly/2OLKH0g #MeetSouthAfrica

The Eastern Cape was home to Nelson Mandela’s in his formative years, from birth to young adult. It seems only fitting that the Nelson Mandela Museum should sit here, branched between two key areas of Mandela’s life, namely Mthatha and Qunu. The Mthatha branch is housed in the Bhunga Building, a large white building with three wings. Loosely translated to “Caucus” or “Council,” this building has been called upon by local tribes and authorities for many years, but now serves as a museum dedicated to the life and times of the great man. Inside; trinkets, exhibits, and interactive activities all highlight the legacy that Mandela left, within 3 restored and gleaming white wings that rival their former glory. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2IKIifT #bethelegacy

You may not know this but Durban has one of the largest Indian populations outside of India. It goes without saying that the Indian cuisine here will put you on an express train with a one-way ticket to flavor town. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/2PpiM2d #MeetSouthAfrica

The flamingos of Kimberley's Kamfers Dam offer a rare and lovely sight – thousands upon thousands of these pink birds stretching for as far as the eye can see. This area is one of only four breeding sites in Africa for lesser flamingos and is a must-see for any birder. Read more: http://bit.ly/2ycWDxF #MeetSouthAfrica

With holiday season approaching you may be looking for a destination to explore in South Africa! One of those being Stellenbosch, Western Cape! Take a look at one of the country's jewels via Cape Secrets. #MeetSouthAfrica #capesecrets

Around the Dark Ages of Europe, the royal court at Mapungubwe in Limpopo was welcoming traders and men of influence from Arabia and the Far East. But it’s only recently that the details of this ancient city have been revealed. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/2NwZ1nX

You’ll never know the Eastern Cape’s famous rolling hills until you’ve walked them. Thanks for the amazing capture @postcardtravels! Explore South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province when you #MeetSouthAfrica - http://bit.ly/2C4Bskj

In 1989, both Germany and South Africa were at major moments in their respective timelines of turbulent divisiveness within their country. Ongoing struggles for equality and freedom saw both nations declare a new dawn for their people; Germany dismantled the Berlin Wall in November 1989, and three months later, South Africa watched as Nelson Mandela took his first steps as a free man in 27 years. The symbolic relationship between these two nations was solidified when Germany donated a piece of the Berlin Wall to Nelson Mandela in 1996. Although the Berlin Wall is one of the most powerful and enduring symbols of the Cold War, for these 2 nations it is a symbol of peace and of pride, as we both look back on dismantled divisive legacies, and forward to bright, unified successes. This piece of the Berlin Wall can be found outside the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, where it is viewable to all. Read more: http://bit.ly/2OhCS26 #bethelegacy

There is no denying the beauty that surrounds Cape Town, South Africa’s Mother City. So grab a basket of treats, put on your sunscreen and let the Getaway Magazine show you the 7 great spots to picnic in Cape Town - http://bit.ly/2yaPfCS #MeetSouthAfrica