Photo: Colorful wooden huts on a sandy, white beach

Brilliantly colored beach huts draw a line in the white sand of Muizenberg, South Africa.

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World Heritage Guide

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    Robben Island

    Get facts, photos, and travel tips for Robben Island, a World Heritage site in South Africa, from National Geographic.

South Africa Features

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    Free Things to Do in Cape Town

    Cape Town provides visitors with a heady mixture of striking natural beauty, incredibly diverse cultures, and notoriously friendly locals.

  • Photo: Cape Town from an aerial tram

    Cape Town Must-Dos

    Our experts recommend the top attractions in and around Cape Town—with advice on how to get the most out of your visit.

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    Southern Africa Safari by Private Air

    From the Okavango Delta to Victoria Falls, discover the wonders and the wildlife of southern Africa on a 12-day adventure—traveling in the comfort of private air.

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