Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
South Africa is a beautiful country where you can find world-class beaches, idyllic vineyards, majestic mountains, and savanna teeming with wildlife. But its magic goes far beyond landscapes. South Africa's cultural tapestry is woven with history, vibrant cities, and a warmth that makes you feel instantly welcome. We spent over two months exploring this diverse country, and in this video, we're sharing our top 15 places to visit.
🔗 SOUTH AFRICA LINKS, ACTIVITIES & MORE INFO
☑️ Cederberg info: https://www.cederberg.co.za/
☑️ Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park day safari from St. Lucia: getyourguide.com/hluhluwe-imfolozi-park-l105987/hluhluwe-imfolozi-big-5-full-day-safari-t353671/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video
☑️ Cape Whale Route info: whalecoast.info
☑️ Knysna lagoon sunset boat tour: getyourguide.com/knysna-l845/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise-t434705/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video
☑️ Swim with seals: getyourguide.com/plettenberg-bay-l109147/plettenberg-bay-swim-with-seals-t311468/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video
☑️ Sani Pass Tour from Underberg: getyourguide.com/underberg-l111827/from-underberg-4x4-sani-pass-tour-and-basotho-village-visit-t383891/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video
☑️ Robben Island tour: https://www.robben-island.org.za/
☑️ Table Mountain Cable Car: tablemountain.net
🗺️📍 GET OUR SOUTH AFRICA ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
rexby.com/worldwildhearts/south-africa
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN SOUTH AFRICA
- Addo Park: Ndlovu Addo River Lodge ($): booking.com/hotel/za/ndlovu-addo-river-lodge.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route): Ocean Watch Guesthouse: booking.com/hotel/za/an-ocean-watch-guest-house.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Cathkin Park (Drakensberg): Little Acres Drakensberg Accommodation ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/little-acres-b-amp-b.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Saint Lucia: Leopard Tree Lodge ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/lalapanzi-guest-house-st-lucia.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Franschhoek (Winelands): Auberge La Dauphine Guest House ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/auberge-la-dauphine-guest-house.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Royal Natal: Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge (only hotel near Amphitheater hike - $$$): booking.com/hotel/za/witsieshoek-mountain-lodge.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Cape Town: Beachwood Camps Bay ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/beachwood-camps-bay.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Kruger: SANParks Website (accommodation in the park): sanparks.org/parks/kruger?
✏️ SOUTH AFRICA MAP WITH PLACES TO EAT, DRINK, SEE:
worldwildhearts.com/post/south-africa-travel-destinations
🎥 MORE SOUTH AFRICA VIDEOS:
- South Africa 3 Week Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/Zj_AU2Hcqqo
- Cape Town: youtu.be/13u-JcPWbkQ
- Cape Town day trips: youtu.be/Z3yMMKqV5gc
- Western Cape Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/TMnBi-nM6iU
- Panorama Route: youtu.be/I4_jXPsQG7M
- Kruger National Park: youtu.be/suRv7sGRc7Y
- Garden Route: youtu.be/Shw0HEMuq_k
- Drakensberg: youtu.be/RH8gopmqSrQ
- South Africa Top 10 (Updated 2026): youtu.be/DjoL1ehafFw
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP:
- Book flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book rental car: https://rentalcars.tp.st/t0VfElQg
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
African Living by Anthony Vega
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
By The Mombassa River by Francesco DAndrea
Running In The Sun by Lance Conrad
Nenas Song Kenya by Hans Johnson
Senegal Streets by Anthony Vega
Wonder East Africa Instrumental Version by Hans Johnson
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Golden Gate Highlands National Park
1:43 Cederberg Wilderness Area
2:23 Ballito
3:20 Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
4:29 Cape Whale Route
5:25 Addo Elephant National Park
6:12 Cape Peninsula
7:08 Panorama Route
8:01 Garden Route
9:10 uKhahlamba Maloti-Drakensberg Park
10:37 iSimangaliso Wetland Park & St. Lucia
11:31 Cape Winelands
12:17 Royal Natal National Park
13:25 Cape Town
14:20 Kruger National Park
15:29 South Africa Travel Tips
#southafrica #travelguide #placestovisit
South Africa is a beautiful country where you can find world-class beaches, idyllic vineyards, majestic mountains, and savanna teeming with wildlife. But its magic goes far beyond landscapes. South Africa's cultural tapestry is woven with history, vibrant cities, and a warmth that makes you feel instantly welcome. We spent over two months exploring this diverse country, and in this video, we're sharing our top 15 places to visit.
🔗 SOUTH AFRICA LINKS, ACTIVITIES & MORE INFO
☑️ Cederberg info: https://www.cederberg.co.za/
☑️ Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park day safari from St. Lucia: getyourguide.com/hluhluwe-imfolozi-park-l105987/hluhluwe-imfolozi-big-5-full-day-safari-t353671/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video
☑️ Cape Whale Route info: whalecoast.info
☑️ Knysna lagoon sunset boat tour: getyourguide.com/knysna-l845/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise-t434705/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video
☑️ Swim with seals: getyourguide.com/plettenberg-bay-l109147/plettenberg-bay-swim-with-seals-t311468/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video
☑️ Sani Pass Tour from Underberg: getyourguide.com/underberg-l111827/from-underberg-4x4-sani-pass-tour-and-basotho-village-visit-t383891/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthAfrica_video
☑️ Robben Island tour: https://www.robben-island.org.za/
☑️ Table Mountain Cable Car: tablemountain.net
🗺️📍 GET OUR SOUTH AFRICA ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
rexby.com/worldwildhearts/south-africa
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN SOUTH AFRICA
- Addo Park: Ndlovu Addo River Lodge ($): booking.com/hotel/za/ndlovu-addo-river-lodge.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route): Ocean Watch Guesthouse: booking.com/hotel/za/an-ocean-watch-guest-house.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Cathkin Park (Drakensberg): Little Acres Drakensberg Accommodation ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/little-acres-b-amp-b.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Saint Lucia: Leopard Tree Lodge ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/lalapanzi-guest-house-st-lucia.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Franschhoek (Winelands): Auberge La Dauphine Guest House ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/auberge-la-dauphine-guest-house.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Royal Natal: Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge (only hotel near Amphitheater hike - $$$): booking.com/hotel/za/witsieshoek-mountain-lodge.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Cape Town: Beachwood Camps Bay ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/beachwood-camps-bay.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Kruger: SANParks Website (accommodation in the park): sanparks.org/parks/kruger?
✏️ SOUTH AFRICA MAP WITH PLACES TO EAT, DRINK, SEE:
worldwildhearts.com/post/south-africa-travel-destinations
🎥 MORE SOUTH AFRICA VIDEOS:
- South Africa 3 Week Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/Zj_AU2Hcqqo
- Cape Town: youtu.be/13u-JcPWbkQ
- Cape Town day trips: youtu.be/Z3yMMKqV5gc
- Western Cape Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/TMnBi-nM6iU
- Panorama Route: youtu.be/I4_jXPsQG7M
- Kruger National Park: youtu.be/suRv7sGRc7Y
- Garden Route: youtu.be/Shw0HEMuq_k
- Drakensberg: youtu.be/RH8gopmqSrQ
- South Africa Top 10 (Updated 2026): youtu.be/DjoL1ehafFw
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP:
- Book flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book rental car: https://rentalcars.tp.st/t0VfElQg
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
African Living by Anthony Vega
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
By The Mombassa River by Francesco DAndrea
Running In The Sun by Lance Conrad
Nenas Song Kenya by Hans Johnson
Senegal Streets by Anthony Vega
Wonder East Africa Instrumental Version by Hans Johnson
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Golden Gate Highlands National Park
1:43 Cederberg Wilderness Area
2:23 Ballito
3:20 Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
4:29 Cape Whale Route
5:25 Addo Elephant National Park
6:12 Cape Peninsula
7:08 Panorama Route
8:01 Garden Route
9:10 uKhahlamba Maloti-Drakensberg Park
10:37 iSimangaliso Wetland Park & St. Lucia
11:31 Cape Winelands
12:17 Royal Natal National Park
13:25 Cape Town
14:20 Kruger National Park
15:29 South Africa Travel Tips
#southafrica #travelguide #placestovisit
