Ndebele woman and children

South African heritage adventures

Community tours will give you an authentic South African experience. Heritage sites such as the Apartheid Museum and Robben Island will give you a glimpse of the violence of South Africa's past - and the miracle of our reconciliation. And don't forget where it all began: the Cradle of Humankind.

South Africa's museums

SA is home to the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site and has a history dating back to the word's earliest peoples. The country's museums reflect this rich heritage in 18th century homes, mountain caves, rural cultural villages and state-of-the-art urban facilities - as shown in our province-by-province guide.

South Africa's arts and crafts

No doubt about it - South Africans are a crafty bunch. The country's people produce a remarkable range of arts and crafts, working from the pavements and markets of the big cities to deep rural enclaves, with every possible form of traditional artwork - and then some.

South Africa's art galleries

From the traditional artefacts of ancient cultures to the cutting-edge work of today's practitioners, South Africa's art museums and galleries offer visitors a rich artistic feast.

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SA arts and culture

SA arts and culture

Art, dance, literature, theatre - all the facets of our rich cultural kaleidoscope.

Festivals in SA

Festivals in SA

A celebration for every event, art form, food, drink and agricultural commodity!

Mapunbugwe

Mapungubwe

South Africa's first kingdom, now a World Heritage Site and part of a national park.

Cradle of Humankind

Cradle of Humankind

Home to 40% of all human ancestor fossils.

Craftwork gallery

Craftwork gallery

South Africans adapt every possible medium, traditional and modern, to produce a remarkable range of craftwork.

Rock art gallery

Rock art gallery

South Africa has the richest concentration of rock art in Africa and among the finest in the world.