1. That first glimpse of Table Mountain
2. A hot air balloon ride over one of the oldest valleys in the world
3. Getting lost in wilds of the Northern Cape
4. Hanging out with any South African – some of the nicest people anywhere
5. Learning that Johannesburg is a great town to explore
6. Sticky koeksisters for dessert
7. The first time you say ‘lekker’
8. Driving the incredibly beautiful Chapman’s Peak Drive
9. Sampling the many great wines
10. Jumping off of the highest bungee swing in the world in Durban
11. Going on safari. Anywhere. It’s amazing
12. Enjoying the views at Camps Bay in Cape Town
13. Going to your first rugby match
14. Hiking around Cape Point
15. Staying at a 5-star boutique hotel in Johannesburg
16. Meeting the penguins of Boulder Beach
17. Enjoying a unique filled pancake
18. Spending hours experiencing the past at the Apartheid Museum
19. Swimming with Great White Sharks
20. Catching some rays on the beach in Durban
21. Snacking on fresh biltong
22. When you actually understand what’s going on during your first rugby match
23. Listening to some live jazz in any of the major cities
24. The immense canopy of stars in the bush
25. Exploring the beauty of the Garden Route
26. Learning about the past on Robben Island
27. Pick up a quick lunch of spicy bunnychow in Durban
28. Holding a lion cub at the Ukutula Lion Park
29. Adopting the laid back feel that South Africa is known for
30. Exploring the Hout Bay community near Cape Town
31. Appreciating just how massively large and stunning the country really is
32. Cage diving with crocodiles
33. That moment when I stopped saying Johannesburg and switched to Jozi
34. Taking a few days to enjoy the gorgeous Panorama Route
35. Staying aware of baboons, ostriches and who knows what else
36. A good braai with friends
37. Paying reverence to Mr. Mandela by visiting his former house in Soweto
38. Learning all about style and design in Cape Town
39. Getting lost in the raw beauty of the Wild Coast
40. Its warm, wonderful people
41. Jumping off the highest bungee in the world at Bloukrans Bridge
42. Sundowner in Kruger National Park
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I’ve always wanted to visit South Africa and one day I will….
Definitely you will! Just set a goal and start planning. It’s the only way to make it happen.
That’s a fantastic list Matt. I wish we had it prior to our own trip to Cape Town! We’ve probably crossed off a good half of your list, but now we have even more of a reason to go back! It’s such a gorgeous country!
The country has so much to see and do it would honestly take many trips, but I’m willing to try :)
Lekker! Love the koeksisters, wildlife, people and place. Can hardly wait to return in November.
After this post I’m hard pressed not to just pack up everything and move there right now. I’ve never been to South Africa, but every single thing on that list sounded incredible.
It’s one of the top places i seriously would consider living. No joke.
So beautiful! Bookmarking this to my “WANT IT” folder.
Thanks Jennifer and great to hear! It’s an amazing place to visit.
Next time have a BRAAI with friends. You will always be welcome along the Orange River. Thanks Matt for a wonderful post.
Nothing better than a good braai!
Stop talking about visiting and get here! I love that I get to live here… My land is beautiful
? I’ve visited a couple of times, which is how I wrote this :)
Makes me so homesick. Thanks for a great post!
It’s a great country, you’re lucky to be from there
Great post Matt. You are clearly tuning in to the real vibes of SA. Nice work ;-)
Just one typo that is crucial to amend: our national cultural activity you spelt “braii” should be “braai”.
Looking forward to welcoming you back here soon.
All the best from Cape Town.
cheers. luke
Ah the glories of being a one man shop :) Thanks, consider it corrected!
Superb Post!!! Really it is very amazing places to visit. one day i will also visit South Africa:)
Working and writing for a safari travel company, I was thrilled to read your post(s). You really have captured the heart of Africa and made it a personal experience and not a ‘touristy’ one. You write as if you do live here :)
Many times I wish that I did.
Not sure I could limit my list to 42, but several of your more adventurous ones (10, 19, 32, 41) would not be on my list. Instead I’d add: seeing the flowers in the Western Cape, learning to make and then drinking a springbok, visiting the Klipdrift Distillery and sampling the brandies, hiking Table Mountain, visiting the Cradle of Humankind….
So much more to see and experience although I’ve already been there 3 times for a total of 8 weeks…
I love south Africa its my home land I grew up there and south Africa really does have its own culture if you compare it to the UK I mean south Africa just has so much life to it. Its a very beautiful country.south Africa has the best food in the world . And the most beautiful sites.I tryed to explain what south Africa is like but words cant tell its beauty
I spent 3 months in SA, 2 years ago, and I still miss it everyday! Safari, biltong, braai,the garden route, paap, diving in Aliwal shoal, Indian food in Durban, Capetown, Robben island, table mountain, road tripping, cage diving, Kruger!!, blyde river canyon and the panorama route! My favorite country, I just can’t wait to go back <3