Cities

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. more
Yeoville, Johannesburg

For an authentic pan-African experience take yourself off to Johannesburg’s dynamic suburb of Yeoville – a melting pot of African nations, food, goods and music. more
Gay Johannesburg

Cape Town may be the pink capital of Africa, but Johannesburg is lively too, fizzing with gay-friendly things to do and places to go. more
City Sightseeing Bus, Johannesburg

What’s the best way to see some of Johannesburg’s most famous attractions? Just hop on one of the open-top City Sightseeing Bus tours. more

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City Sightseeing Bus, Cape Town

Cape Town’s summer is meant to be spent outdoors, which is why the open-top bus tours operated by City Sightseeing are so popular. more

Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg

The Maboneng Precinct is all about well-designed and unique mixed-use spaces where entrepreneurs flourish, culture comes alive and creative, urban expression and design thrive. more

Mahikeng, North West

Mahikeng is a melting pot of history, culture and outdoor adventure, a heady mix that offers visitors the best of all worlds. more

1Kirstenbosch 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: +27 (0)21 799 8783

2Sandy 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 Cape

3Melkbosstrand

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 Cape.

4Mbashe 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

5Union 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

6Walter 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 Tel: +27 (0)11 958 1750

7Modjadji 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 Duiwelskloof in Limpopo.

8Vredefort 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, just off N1. Parys Information Centre: +27 (0)56 811 4000.

9Harold 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 Stanger/Kwadukuza. Tel: +27 (0)32 4861574.

10Happy 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 road from Humewood Beach, Beach Road, Port Elizabeth.