# Tourist Attractions in South Africa ![South Africa](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/country-22-11f2802ef4.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[Africa](https://super.tours/africa)›South Africa # Tourist Attractions in South Africa Discover the best tourist attractions in South Africa — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **1**Regions **1**Cities **26**Attractions ## About South Africa South Africa is a vibrant tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and experiences that invites every traveler to an unforgettable journey. From the iconic slate of Table Mountain and the windswept shores of the Garden Route to the vast savannas of Kruger National Park, visitors encounter extraordinary wildlife, dramatic coastlines, and inimitable fynbos flora. Cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban pulse with history, art, and cuisine, while the Winelands offer world-class estates set against mountains and vineyards. History and resilience are visible in Robben Island and museums, while adventure seekers can surf, hike, or safari across diverse habitats. A warm, welcoming spirit completes this striking Southern African panorama. Quick facts * Continent Africa * ISO code ZA * Regions 1 * Cities 1 * Population 27,911,306 * Attractions 26 * Average rating 4.4 / 5 * Total reviews 170,913 * Top category Museum * Top city Johannesburg ## Regions in South Africa Choose a region to explore its cities. [ ![Gauteng travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-16-a16c602f64.webp) Gauteng **26**Attractions **170.9k**Votes ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng) ## Cities in South Africa Cities listed directly under this country. [ ![Johannesburg travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-24-3c37584b73.webp) Johannesburg **26**Attractions **170.9k**Votes ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg) ## Most popular attractions in South Africa The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Johannesburg — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/walter-sisulu-national-botanical-garden.webp) 1 Garden Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden 4.7 ★★★★★ (17,176) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-walter-sisulu-national-botanical-garden) [ ![Gold Reef City Theme Park in Johannesburg — Theme park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/gold-reef-city-theme-park.webp) 2 Theme park Gold Reef City Theme Park 4.5 ★★★★★ (40,167) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-gold-reef-city-theme-park) [ ![Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/apartheid-museum.webp) 3 Museum Apartheid Museum 4.6 ★★★★★ (7,182) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-apartheid-museum) [ ![Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/constitution-hill-human-rights-precinct.webp) 4 Museum Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct 4.5 ★★★★★ (6,747) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-constitution-hill-human-rights-precinct) [ ![Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Johannesburg — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/johannesburg-botanical-gardens.webp) 5 Garden Johannesburg Botanical Gardens 4.4 ★★★★★ (11,339) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-johannesburg-botanical-gardens) [ ![Maropeng: Official Visitor Centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site in Johannesburg — Landmark](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/maropeng-official-visitor-centre-for-the-cradle-of-humankind-world-heritage-site.webp) 6 Landmark Maropeng: Official Visitor Centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site 4.4 ★★★★★ (10,633) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-maropeng-official-visitor-centre-for-the-cradle-of-humankind-world-heritage-site) [ ![Mandela's House in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/mandela-s-house.webp) 7 Museum Mandela's House 4.5 ★★★★★ (5,961) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-mandela-s-house) [ ![Maboneng Precinct in Johannesburg — Market](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/maboneng-precinct.webp) 8 Market Maboneng Precinct 4.5 ★★★★★ (4,611) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-maboneng-precinct) [ ![Hector Pieterson Memorial in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/hector-pieterson-memorial.webp) 9 Museum Hector Pieterson Memorial 4.5 ★★★★★ (4,272) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-hector-pieterson-memorial) [ ![Zoo Lake in Johannesburg — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/zoo-lake.webp) 10 Park Zoo Lake 4.3 ★★★★★ (9,096) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-zoo-lake) [ ![Johannesburg Zoo in Johannesburg — Zoo](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/johannesburg-zoo.webp) 11 Zoo Johannesburg Zoo 4.2 ★★★★★ (16,590) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-johannesburg-zoo) [ ![The Wilds Nature Reserve in Johannesburg — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/the-wilds-nature-reserve.webp) 12 Park The Wilds Nature Reserve 4.6 ★★★★★ (2,730) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-the-wilds-nature-reserve) [ ![Gandhi Square Precinct in Johannesburg — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/gandhi-square-precinct.webp) 13 Historic site Gandhi Square Precinct 4.2 ★★★★★ (11,796) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-gandhi-square-precinct) [ ![Museum of Illusions Johannesburg in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/museum-of-illusions-johannesburg.webp) 14 Museum Museum of Illusions Johannesburg 4.7 ★★★★★ (1,960) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-museum-of-illusions-johannesburg) [ ![South African National Museum of Military History in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/south-african-national-museum-of-military-history.webp) 15 Museum South African National Museum of Military History 4.6 ★★★★★ (2,166) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-south-african-national-museum-of-military-history) [ ![Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/sci-bono-discovery-centre.webp) 16 Museum Sci-Bono Discovery Centre 4.5 ★★★★★ (2,692) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-sci-bono-discovery-centre) Show more Last updated 2026-05-22 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about South Africa How many tourist attractions are there in South Africa? South Africa features 26 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in South Africa? The most popular attractions in South Africa right now are Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Gold Reef City Theme Park, Apartheid Museum — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in South Africa? Popular destinations in South Africa include Gauteng, Johannesburg. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is South Africa worth visiting? Yes — South Africa offers 26 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.