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Southern Africa has an important and interesting heritage, and is graced by numerous World Heritage Sites. These sites, as listed by UNESCO, are areas that are deemed to have outstanding natural or cultural value and are therefore worthy of protection. The World Heritage status helps countries to safeguard their sites and to protect them for future generations, and once a country is on the list it it receives national and international recognition. These truly are tourism highlights and should not be missed on any trip to the region . By no means exhaustive, these highlights can help you plan your special trip to the southern tip of Africa .

 

The Cape Floral Region including Table Mountain - Cape Town

Cape Town is instantly recognisable by its natural icon, Table Mountain, and travellers can either hike up the slopes or take the rotair cable car. Either way the views of the Mother City are awesome!

 

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - KwaZulu-Natal
One of South Africa's prime ecotourist destinations and a World Heritage Site, savour the great open spaces in a world of gigantic peaks and butresses, and a wealth of recreational opportunities.

 

 

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - Cape Town
Kirstenbosch, in the shadows of Table Mountain is the only botanical garden in the world to be proclaimed a World Heritage Site. Enjoy 6 000 species of trees, fynbos, protea and cycad.

 

Sterkfontein Caves, Cradle of Humankind - South Africa
The Sterkfontein Caves are part of "The Cradle of Humankind" - an important area where it has been discovered man first roamed. There is a multimedia visitor's centre at Maropeng.

 

 

 

Robben Island - Cape Town
Take a tour to historic and notorious Robben Island, where former president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and laboured in the limestone quarry. Tours depart daily from the Waterfront.

 

 

 

 

St Lucia Wetlands - KwaZulu-Natal
St Lucia wetlands have recently been declared a World Heritage Site and are home to five distinct ecosystems. It is a mecca for bird lovers, and there are more than 420 species to be seen!