Sights in South Africa
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The Drakensberg Mountains, or “Dragon Mountains,” are the , stretching over . Known locally as “uKhahlamba,” meaning in Zulu, the range boasts dramatic cliffs, rolling plateaus, and deep valleys.
The , Thabana Ntlenyana, stands at in Lesotho, making it the tallest in the region.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Drakensberg is , home to rare plants and endangered species, like the Cape Vulture.
It also preserves over 40,000 . The cave paintings were done by the San people, commonly known as Bushmen, offering a glimpse into the life of Southern Africa’s earliest inhabitants.
Visitors flock to landmarks like the , a 5-kilometer-long cliff face and the , which is the world’s
Fun fact: The Drakensberg’s and some locals still tell legends of dragons residing in its caves.
The Drakensberg Mountains, or “Dragon Mountains,” are the , stretching over . Known locally as “uKhahlamba,” meaning in Zulu, the range boasts dramatic cliffs, rolling plateaus, and deep valleys.
The , Thabana Ntlenyana, stands at in Lesotho, making it the tallest in the region.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Drakensberg is , home to rare plants and endangered species, like the Cape Vulture.
It also preserves over 40,000 . The cave paintings were done by the San people, commonly known as Bushmen, offering a glimpse into the life of Southern Africa’s earliest inhabitants.
Visitors flock to landmarks like the , a 5-kilometer-long cliff face and the , which is the world’s
Fun fact: The Drakensberg’s and some locals still tell legends of dragons residing in its caves.
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- What does
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- Who made the cave paintings?
- To which landmarks do the tourists visit?
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The Cape of Good Hope, often referred to as the is one of South Africa’s most beautiful landmarks. This rugged headland, rich in natural beauty and history, was , who named it “Cabo das Tormentas” he encountered. Later, King John II of Portugal it the . He was hoping that the new name would make the with sailors.
Located within , it marks the . These waters can be treacherous for ships, because the currents can cause dangerous waves that lead to shipwreck.
The Cape of Good Hope, often referred to as the is one of South Africa’s most beautiful landmarks. This rugged headland, rich in natural beauty and history, was , who named it “Cabo das Tormentas” he encountered. Later, King John II of Portugal it the . He was hoping that the new name would make the with sailors.
Located within , it marks the . These waters can be treacherous for ships, because the currents can cause dangerous waves that lead to shipwreck.
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However, contrary to popular belief, it is - that title belongs to Cape Agulhas, situated further southeast. The Cape of Good Hope ist the .
The area is home to , including the endemic fynbos vegetation, ostriches, and the playful Cape fur seals. Visitors can explore scenic hiking trails, like the one leading to the , which offers .
Fun fact: The Cape of Good Hope is like the Flying Dutchman. According to legend, it was here that the .
Its history and dramatic beauty make it a must-visit destination for adventurers.
However, contrary to popular belief, it is - that title belongs to Cape Agulhas, situated further southeast. The Cape of Good Hope ist the .
The area is home to , including the endemic fynbos vegetation, ostriches, and the playful Cape fur seals. Visitors can explore scenic hiking trails, like the one leading to the , which offers .
Fun fact: The Cape of Good Hope is like the Flying Dutchman. According to legend, it was here that the .
Its history and dramatic beauty make it a must-visit destination for adventurers.
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Robben Island - Prison and Leper Colony
Robben Island, located just off the coast of Cape Town, is one of South Africa's historical sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For nearly 400 years, this small island served as a place of exile, imprisonment, and isolation.
Most famously, it housed political prisoners during apartheid, including Nelson Mandela.
During apartheid, Robben Island became infamous as a maximum-security prison for political prisoners.
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there from 1964 to 1982, spending 18 years of his 27-year sentence in a small 2x2 meter cell.
Mandela and other inmates endured hard labor in a limestone quarry under brutal conditions, yet the prison became a site of resistance and learning.
Prisoners secretly educated one another, exchanging ideas that would later shape a democratic South Africa. Mandela’s time on the island symbolized both the oppression of apartheid and the resilience of those who fought against it.
Robben Island was used as a leper colony between 1846 and 1931, serving as a place of isolation for people suffering from leprosy. Patients were forcibly removed from their communities and sent to the island, where they lived under harsh conditions with limited medical care. Many succumbed to the disease, and their graves remain on the island as a somber reminder of this period.
