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Culture historic and religious sites

South Africa has a rich culture, amazing history and a variety of religions. These are the things that form the fibre of any society and there is no better way of learning about South Africa than visiting these sites.

The country has historic buildings, museums and monuments that define its origin. Take a tour to the townships, cultural villages, mission stations and learn more about the intriguing history of this country.

 
Maropeng: Return to Your Origins
An absolute must is a visit to the Sterkfontein Valley, the Cradle of Humankind, where some of the world’s most important palaeontological finds have been unearthed. There are now a range of educational facilities at this 47 000 hectare site near Johannesburg, but it is best to begin at Maropeng – Tswana for ‘return to your origins’....
 
Owl House Art Treasure
Enter Helen Martins' Owl House in the Karoo hamlet of Nieu Bethesda and you enter an oasis in the semi-desert surrounds; a fantasy world rich in dreams and spiritual yearnings, manifested in a hypnotic maze of cement and glass figurines....
 
Raising Riemvasmaak
The Riemvasmaak area is as remote as its name is unusual. Two great rivers, the mighty Gariep and the dry Molopo, cross the area. Here ragged desert mountains, plateaus and valleys depict the story of great volcanic activity millions of years ago. This is the place the Riemvasmaak Community call home....
 
Groot Marico: The Real Deal
If you’re looking for a taste of authentic South Africa, look no further than Groot Marico – the Bushveld town immortalised by one of Africa’s greatest storytellers....
 
Where Two Oceans Meet
Ancient mariners feared little as much as taking their ships around the southernmost tip of Africa, but today a 100km stretch of rugged coastline where two mighty oceans meet at Cape Agulhas is one of South Africa’s most popular tourist destinations. Here, in the Overberg, you will find the charming towns of Bredasdorp, Arniston/Waenhuiskrans, L'Agulhas, Elim and Napier....
 
Awakening the Giant
Newtown is at the heart of initiatives to revitalise the inner-city of Johannesburg; to give it soul. Here you will find the renowned Market Theatre, jazz bars, dance studios and artists’ communes among museums, libraries and a host of places of historic interest. It is a Johannesburg must see and do....
 
Arts and Crafts of South Africa
One literally trips over creativity on any visit to South Africa, whether you are negotiating a deal with a local wire-artist on a city street in Jozi, or becoming familiar with the beautiful beaded works made by the rural women in Kwa-Zulu Natal, there is a wealth of imagination wherever you look....
 
Cultural Tourism
South Africa is a land of colourful people and diverse cultures. Let the journey begin…
 
Museums
More than 300 museums all over the country reflect this heritage in a range of places - from elegant 18th century homes to caves in majestic mountain ranges, cultural villages in rural settings to state-of-the-art buildings in major cities....
 
Famous Graveyards of South Africa
South Africa is littered with the graves of heroes, martyrs and soldiers who died in the cause of defending their beliefs and their fatherland....
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