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Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town;

Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town;

Lighthouse in Capetown;

Lighthouse in Capetown;

The beautiful city of Cape Town, with its gorgeous mountains white sand beaches and clear blue water;

The beautiful city of Cape Town, with its gorgeous mountains white sand beaches and clear blue water;

Houses, Bo Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

Houses, Bo Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

Pond in Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, suburb of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Pond in Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, suburb of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela was held captive; Shutterstock ID 32118451; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela was held captive; Shutterstock ID 32118451; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Hiking over Cape town

Hiking over Cape town

overall aerial view of Cape Town, South Africa

overall aerial view of Cape Town, South Africa

Aerial view of Cape Town University & Table Mountain, South Africa

Aerial view of Cape Town University & Table Mountain, South Africa

Penthouse estate near beach. Shot in Cape Town, South Africa.

Penthouse estate near beach. Shot in Cape Town, South Africa.

vineyard near cape town,south africa; Shutterstock ID 144316414; Project/Title: Cape Town, South Africa; Downloader: Melanie Marin

vineyard near cape town,south africa; Shutterstock ID 144316414; Project/Title: Cape Town, South Africa; Downloader: Melanie Marin

KIRSTENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 29: Visitors relaxing in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on September 29, 2009. Kirstenbosch celebrated its centenary in July 2013.; Shutterstock ID 147156743; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downloader: Fodo

KIRSTENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 29: Visitors relaxing in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on September 29, 2009. Kirstenbosch celebrated its centenary in July 2013.; Shutterstock ID 147156743; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downloader: Fodo

Cape Town - South Africa

Cape Town - South Africa

Penguin Colony - Boulders Beach, Cape Town, South Africa

Penguin Colony - Boulders Beach, Cape Town, South Africa

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30, 2007: Cityscape with The Two Oceans Aquarium located at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. ; Shutterstock ID 216711187; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downloader: Fodor's

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30, 2007: Cityscape with The Two Oceans Aquarium located at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. ; Shutterstock ID 216711187; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downloader: Fodor's

Cape Town's Table Mountain, Lions head & Twelve Apostles are popular hiking destinations for both locals and tourists all year round.; Shutterstock ID 228074830; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Cape Town's Table Mountain, Lions head & Twelve Apostles are popular hiking destinations for both locals and tourists all year round.; Shutterstock ID 228074830; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Cape Point, which is the most South Western Point of Africa. Located near the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Towering cliffs overlooking the ocean makes it a year round tourist hot spot; Shutterstock ID 245790346; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downlo

Cape Point, which is the most South Western Point of Africa. Located near the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Towering cliffs overlooking the ocean makes it a year round tourist hot spot; Shutterstock ID 245790346; Project/Title: Top 100 Cape Town; Downlo

Cape Town, Chapman's Peak-01 March 2015: Chapman's Peak mountain pass along Cape Town cliffs.

Cape Town, Chapman's Peak-01 March 2015: Chapman's Peak mountain pass along Cape Town cliffs.

Johannesburg, South Africa - 2010 World Cup Host City;

Johannesburg, South Africa - 2010 World Cup Host City;

A sample of a South African flag. Captured in front of the Michael Angelo Hotel. This luxury hotel is overlooking the Nelson Mandela Square, situated in Sandton.

A sample of a South African flag. Captured in front of the Michael Angelo Hotel. This luxury hotel is overlooking the Nelson Mandela Square, situated in Sandton.

Nelson Mandela Bridge;

Nelson Mandela Bridge;

JOHANNESBURG - APRIL 18:Airbus A340 disembarking passengers after intercontinental flights on April 18, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg Tambo airport is the busiest airport in Africa

JOHANNESBURG - APRIL 18:Airbus A340 disembarking passengers after intercontinental flights on April 18, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg Tambo airport is the busiest airport in Africa

Nelson Mandela Bridge at night. The 284 meter long Nelson Mandela Bridge, officially opened by Nelson Mandela himself, which crosses over the 40 railway lines that lie spread beneath its span.

Nelson Mandela Bridge at night. The 284 meter long Nelson Mandela Bridge, officially opened by Nelson Mandela himself, which crosses over the 40 railway lines that lie spread beneath its span.

Johannesburg, South Africa - Jan 30 : financial district (Sandton area) pictured on January 30th, 2015, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Sandton City ranks among the largest shopping centres in Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa - Jan 30 : financial district (Sandton area) pictured on January 30th, 2015, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Sandton City ranks among the largest shopping centres in Africa.

Jhb Botanical Gardens

Jhb Botanical Gardens

Pensive chimpanzee

Pensive chimpanzee

JOHANNESBURG, AUGUST 21: Apartheid Museum sign on August 21, 2014 in Johannesburg. The Apartheid Museum is dedicated to illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, AUGUST 21: Apartheid Museum sign on August 21, 2014 in Johannesburg. The Apartheid Museum is dedicated to illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa

Neck-stretching brass coils announce marrigage as do a beaded jocolo wedding apron that mirrors the primary colors of the decorations hand painted by the mguni-speaking Ndebele.

Neck-stretching brass coils announce marrigage as do a beaded jocolo wedding apron that mirrors the primary colors of the decorations hand painted by the mguni-speaking Ndebele.

Neck-stretching brass coils announce marrigage as do a beaded jocolo wedding apron that mirrors the primary colors of the decorations hand painted by the mguni-speaking Ndebele. Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa

Neck-stretching brass coils announce marrigage as do a beaded jocolo wedding apron that mirrors the primary colors of the decorations hand painted by the mguni-speaking Ndebele. Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa

White Rhino, Bela Bela, South Africa

White Rhino, Bela Bela, South Africa

Impalas Hluhluwe imfolozi park South-Africa

Impalas Hluhluwe imfolozi park South-Africa

Suricate or meerkat (Suricata suricatta) family Earth males looking for enemies look in all directions ErdmÃ¤nnchen; Shutterstock ID 55167352; Project/Title: Fodor's South Africa; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Suricate or meerkat (Suricata suricatta) family Earth males looking for enemies look in all directions ErdmÃ¤nnchen; Shutterstock ID 55167352; Project/Title: Fodor's South Africa; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Oryx between flowers, Namaqualand, South Africa

Oryx between flowers, Namaqualand, South Africa

Cheetah relaxes by the road, South Africa

Cheetah relaxes by the road, South Africa

Southern white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum) at watering hole

Southern white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum) at watering hole

Fresh roasted bread and mutton kebabs in dishes on a table

Fresh roasted bread and mutton kebabs in dishes on a table

Aug rabies National Park - Northern Cape, South Africa

Aug rabies National Park - Northern Cape, South Africa

Springbok resting on green grass - Antidorcas Marsupialis - Kalahari - South Africa

Springbok resting on green grass - Antidorcas Marsupialis - Kalahari - South Africa

Red hartebeest running in dust - Alcelaphus caama - Kalahari desert - South Africa

Red hartebeest running in dust - Alcelaphus caama - Kalahari desert - South Africa

Lisbon Falls is the highest waterfall in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The waterfall is 94 m high and named for the capital city of Portugal. The waterfall lies on the Panorama Route.

Lisbon Falls is the highest waterfall in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The waterfall is 94 m high and named for the capital city of Portugal. The waterfall lies on the Panorama Route.

Cave paintings by the San or Bushmen people in South Africa.

Cave paintings by the San or Bushmen people in South Africa.

Kimberley Diamond Mine Big Hole

Kimberley Diamond Mine Big Hole

Leopard, wildlife, Kalahari, South Africa

Leopard, wildlife, Kalahari, South Africa

View of Three Rondavels canyon in Kruger Park, Mpumalanga South Africa

View of Three Rondavels canyon in Kruger Park, Mpumalanga South Africa

Teen girls walk next to river in mountains. Shot in the Langeberge highlands near Grootrivier river, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa.; Shutterstock ID 11046172; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200

Teen girls walk next to river in mountains. Shot in the Langeberge highlands near Grootrivier river, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa.; Shutterstock ID 11046172; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200

African boer house against misty mountains in sunset light. Shot in Vergelegen wine farm/estate, near Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

African boer house against misty mountains in sunset light. Shot in Vergelegen wine farm/estate, near Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Beautiful vineyard along the wine route in Western Cape, South Africa. Mountains in background.

Beautiful vineyard along the wine route in Western Cape, South Africa. Mountains in background.

Landscape scenics of vineyards and mountains Stellenbosch Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa.

Landscape scenics of vineyards and mountains Stellenbosch Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa.

File of hikers walks in mountains. Shot on Pieke, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, near Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.

File of hikers walks in mountains. Shot on Pieke, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, near Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.

Tropical plants against awesome sea and rocks. Shot in Hermanus, Walker Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.;

Tropical plants against awesome sea and rocks. Shot in Hermanus, Walker Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.;

hops field in George, South Africa

hops field in George, South Africa

Penguins walk on sunny beach. Shot in the Boulders Beach Nature Reserve, near Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Penguins walk on sunny beach. Shot in the Boulders Beach Nature Reserve, near Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Rapeseed fields along the Garden Route, N2, South Africa. Rapeseed is used to produce canola oil.

Rapeseed fields along the Garden Route, N2, South Africa. Rapeseed is used to produce canola oil.

A Southern right whale breaching in Walker Bay,Hermanus,South Africa

A Southern right whale breaching in Walker Bay,Hermanus,South Africa

Aerial view of Barrydale in South Africa

Aerial view of Barrydale in South Africa

Meerkat at sunrise standing towards the sun. Warming up. The Little Karoo. Western Cape. South Africa.

Meerkat at sunrise standing towards the sun. Warming up. The Little Karoo. Western Cape. South Africa.

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Horizontal photo of a vineyard in Franschhoek in Winelands, Western Cape, close to Cape Town, South Africa, at sunrise. Vines in the foreground, houses and mountains in the background. Wide angle

Horizontal photo of a vineyard in Franschhoek in Winelands, Western Cape, close to Cape Town, South Africa, at sunrise. Vines in the foreground, houses and mountains in the background. Wide angle

Langebaan Lagoon and the town of Langebaan seen from the West Coast National Park, Western Cape, South Africa.

Langebaan Lagoon and the town of Langebaan seen from the West Coast National Park, Western Cape, South Africa.

The Throne Room, Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn, The Little Karoo, South Africa

The Throne Room, Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn, The Little Karoo, South Africa

lighthouse in Mossel bay, south africa;

lighthouse in Mossel bay, south africa;

Coastal path in Mossel Bay in South Africa

Coastal path in Mossel Bay in South Africa

Aerial view of Wilderness Beach in South Africa

Aerial view of Wilderness Beach in South Africa

beach of Featherbed nature reserve, Knysna, South Africa

beach of Featherbed nature reserve, Knysna, South Africa

Aerial Shot of Knysna in the Garden Route, South Africa

Aerial Shot of Knysna in the Garden Route, South Africa

Knysna Heads in the Garden Route, South Africa

Knysna Heads in the Garden Route, South Africa

Knysna Heads in South Africa

Knysna Heads in South Africa

Seascape

Seascape

A baby squirrel monkey peers into the lens

A baby squirrel monkey peers into the lens

Suspension bridge over the river mouth of the Storms River in the Tistsikamma National Park, South Africa.

Suspension bridge over the river mouth of the Storms River in the Tistsikamma National Park, South Africa.

Coastal Landscape in the Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa.

Coastal Landscape in the Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa.

Leuchtturm Cape Recife bei Port Elizabeth/Suedafrika;

Leuchtturm Cape Recife bei Port Elizabeth/Suedafrika;

Hole In The Wall, The Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hole In The Wall, The Eastern Cape, South Africa

Green valley in the Drakensberg south africa

Green valley in the Drakensberg south africa

A panoramic view of the Eastern Cape from the Amatola Mountains

A panoramic view of the Eastern Cape from the Amatola Mountains

The beach at the holiday hamlet of Boknes, in the Eastern Cape's Sunshine Coast, South Africa.

The beach at the holiday hamlet of Boknes, in the Eastern Cape's Sunshine Coast, South Africa.

River, KwaZulu Natal Park, Drakensburg, South Africa

River, KwaZulu Natal Park, Drakensburg, South Africa

Curious Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) looking in the camera in the Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Curious Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) looking in the camera in the Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Sunrise at the beach, East London, South Africa;

Sunrise at the beach, East London, South Africa;

Beach of Coffee Bay located in South Africa on the India, Ocean also named the Wild Coast

Beach of Coffee Bay located in South Africa on the India, Ocean also named the Wild Coast

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 2, 2014: Many unknown early morning fishermen fish on Blue Lagoon beach in Durban South Africa;

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 2, 2014: Many unknown early morning fishermen fish on Blue Lagoon beach in Durban South Africa;

DURBAN; SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 3; 2014: People walk along concrete pier towards commercial and residential buildings on beachfront in Durban South Africa;

DURBAN; SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 3; 2014: People walk along concrete pier towards commercial and residential buildings on beachfront in Durban South Africa;

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 18, 2014: Many unknown people on South Beach against "Golden Mile" city skyline in Durban, South Africa

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 18, 2014: Many unknown people on South Beach against "Golden Mile" city skyline in Durban, South Africa

Air Flying Landscape Rural Habitat Air flying birds eye view of rural habitat homes in thousand hills terrain landscape .

Air Flying Landscape Rural Habitat Air flying birds eye view of rural habitat homes in thousand hills terrain landscape .

Amphitheater and Tugela river, Drakensberg mountains, Royal Natal National Park, South Africa

Amphitheater and Tugela river, Drakensberg mountains, Royal Natal National Park, South Africa

Magaliesberg mountains, South African landscape

Magaliesberg mountains, South African landscape

Mountain Scape;

Mountain Scape;

A cattle Egret sitting on the back of a Zebra looking in opposite directions;

A cattle Egret sitting on the back of a Zebra looking in opposite directions;

Collared sunbird sitting on aloe flower, Kruger National Park, South Africa;

Collared sunbird sitting on aloe flower, Kruger National Park, South Africa;

Rear view of a group of tourists in jeep looking at elephant;

Rear view of a group of tourists in jeep looking at elephant;

Beautiful African sunset reflected in water, in the Kruger National Park, South Africa;

Beautiful African sunset reflected in water, in the Kruger National Park, South Africa;

Big male lion lying in dense grassland - Kruger National Park - South Africa

Big male lion lying in dense grassland - Kruger National Park - South Africa

KRUGER PARK SOUTH AFRICA MAY 15: Lions crossing a road in front a tourist car on may 15 2007 in Kruger South Africa. It is estimated that 550-700 people are attacked by lions every year.

KRUGER PARK SOUTH AFRICA MAY 15: Lions crossing a road in front a tourist car on may 15 2007 in Kruger South Africa. It is estimated that 550-700 people are attacked by lions every year.

kruger national park south africa tourist reception roads and landscapes of the African park

kruger national park south africa tourist reception roads and landscapes of the African park

Giraffe Drinking Water - Kruger National Park

Giraffe Drinking Water - Kruger National Park

Baby Elephant

Baby Elephant

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA NOV 9: Visitors in a land-rover on Safari in Africa are watching a herd of wild elephants crossing a road. November 9, 2013, Kruger National Park, South Africa

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA NOV 9: Visitors in a land-rover on Safari in Africa are watching a herd of wild elephants crossing a road. November 9, 2013, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Tourists observing a female leopard, South Africa

Tourists observing a female leopard, South Africa

Impalas, South Africa

Impalas, South Africa

Giraffe crossing road in Kruger national park, animals of South Africa

Giraffe crossing road in Kruger national park, animals of South Africa

Wild african leopard in tree;

Wild african leopard in tree;

A young cheetah prepares to hunt,Thornybush Game Reserve,South Africa; Shutterstock ID 156554597; Project/Title: South Africa; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

A young cheetah prepares to hunt,Thornybush Game Reserve,South Africa; Shutterstock ID 156554597; Project/Title: South Africa; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Lone bull elephant in a private game reserve in Timbavati-South Africa;

Lone bull elephant in a private game reserve in Timbavati-South Africa;

Close-up of African buffalo, one of the big five; Shutterstock ID 68692006; Project/Title: South Africa ebook; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Close-up of African buffalo, one of the big five; Shutterstock ID 68692006; Project/Title: South Africa ebook; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Leopard, Termite Mound, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa

Leopard, Termite Mound, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa

A leopard sleeping in a tree

A leopard sleeping in a tree

Rhino, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa

Rhino, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa

An elephant herd, led by a Magnificent 'Tusker' bull at a waterhole in the Addo Elephant National Park.

An elephant herd, led by a Magnificent 'Tusker' bull at a waterhole in the Addo Elephant National Park.

Antelope, Oryx, Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa

Antelope, Oryx, Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa

Black Rhino;

Black Rhino;

Suricate family standing in the early morning sun back lit looking for possible danger;

Suricate family standing in the early morning sun back lit looking for possible danger;

Eroded rock on beach with Algae, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa;

Eroded rock on beach with Algae, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa;

Brown Hooded Kingfisher. Photographed in a Casuarina Tree in Richards Bay, South Africa.;

Brown Hooded Kingfisher. Photographed in a Casuarina Tree in Richards Bay, South Africa.;

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 13, 2012 - Church Square in The Pretoria. People during the day resting on the grass in the center of the square.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 13, 2012 - Church Square in The Pretoria. People during the day resting on the grass in the center of the square.

Sunset At the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa

Sunset At the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa

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