Historical Sites, Momuments and Museums in South Africa

South Africa has many exciting historical sites, monuments, museums and ethnic village.

Western Cape	Historical Sites Kleinplasie Living Open in Worcester: This living open air museum portrays the life style of the early pioneer farmers. Wupperthal in Clanwilliam: The oldest Rhenish mission station. Architectural Styles in Paarl: Offers a variety of architectural styles from Cape Dutchto Victorian styled. Robben Island in Cape Town: The cell in which Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Monuments and Museums The Drostdy Museum Complex in Swellendam: Consists of several historic buildings. C P Nel Museum in Oudtshoorn: Showcases the ostrich throughout the ages. Afrikaans Language Museum in Paarl: Illustrates the history of the Afrikaans Language. Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp: Is a museum dedicated to the dangerous coastline in which 250 vessels and 2500 people have been lost in its waters through the centuries. South African Museum in Cape Town: Castle Of Good Hope in Cape Town: Was built by the Dutch in 1666 after their arrival in the Cape; the Castle was designed according to a 5 pointed star. Today it is surrounded by a variety of other monuments and places of historical interest. Grootte Schuur in Cape Town: Originally a store for produce grown and also World renowned as the first hosptital to successfully transplant a human heart. Accommodation in Cape Town - Kynsna - Franschhoek
Eastern Cape	Historical Sites Burgersdorp: The oldest town in Eastern Cape surrounded by the Stormberg Mountains. Cradock: Is an important agricultural centre with traditional Karoo hospitality. This town was founded in 1814 as a frontier stronghold. Ethnic Villages Isinamva Cultural Village in Mount Frere: Provides a cultural experience of a lifetime. Kaya Lendaba in Port Elizabeth: Focuses on the Xhosa tribe and teaches you about the sacred places. Monuments and Museums Nelson Mandela Museum in Umtata: Presents the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Observatory Museum in Grahamstown: Displays Egyptian mummies, dinosaurs and part of the largest meteorite ever found(Cradle of Mankind). The Olive Schreiner House in Cradock: Is devoted to the famous South African authoress. Accommodation in Port Elizabeth  - Jeffreys Bay
Kwazulu-Natal	Historical Sites Ghandi Route in Newcastle: Follow the footsteps of Ghandi, a young lawyer pleading cases for the South African Indians, whilst living in South Africa. Blood River in Dundee: Is One of the most famous battles in S.A. history. Blood River is a monument consisting of 64 replica Voortrekker wagons cast in bronze and positioned just as they were on the day of the famous battle. Spioenkop in Ladysmith: The location of one of the most fearsome events of the Anglo-Boer War. Mgungundlovu in Ulundi: Home of Dingaan, King of the Zulu's. Rorke's Drift in Dundee: A museum which is host to an outstanding display of the Anglo-Zulu War memoribilia. Voortrekker Footsteps in Vryheid: The tour can be started in Estcourt and end in Piet Retief's grave on the famous Dingaanstrat site. Ethnic Villages Shakaland in Eshowe: A traditional Zulu village. Stewarts Farm in Eshowe: Will inform you on their old traditions and customs and provide a cultural experience. African Art Centre in Durban: Offers a wide range of creative cultural work. DumaZulu Village & Lodge in Hluhluwe: Located in the heart of Zululand and offers a unique ethnic experience. Monuments and Museums Art and Cultural Museum in Empangeni: Accommodation in Durban  - Pietermaritzburg
Northwest	Historical Sites Mafikeng: Known for the siege during the Boer war is situated next to Mmabatho, the vivacious provincial capital of the North West Province. Ethnic Villages Lesedi Cultural Village in Hartbeespoort: Is a mutli-cultural African village in between bushveld and hills. Accommodation in Rustenburg  - Hartbeespoort - Potchefstroom
Mpumalanga	Monuments & Museums Alanglade in Pilgrims Rest: Is the historical house of Dick Barry. Accommodation in Nelspruit
Limpopo	Historical Sites Venda in Thohoyandou: Known as the Land of Legend. It offers a variety of landscapes and attractions. Accommodation in Hoedspruit  - Thabazimbi - Phalaborwa
Gauteng	Historical Sites Sterkfontein Caves in Johannesburg: The cave showcases the skull of a 2 million year old female, Mrs. Ples. Wonder Cave KromdraaI in Johannesburg: Is in the world-renowned valley of famous palaeontological sites. The cave contains the oldest relics of mankind. Monuments & Museums Bernberg Museum of Costume in Johannesburg: Showcases the history of women’s costumes over the last 2 centuries. Museums and monuments in Pretoria: Worth visiting is church square, union building, Mapoch Ndebele village, Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum, the Kruger House and the African Window Museum. Sammy Marks Museum in Pretoria: An impressive Victorian mansion, which dates from 1884, was the residence of the industrialist Sammy Marks. He made a considerable. Accommodation in Johannesburg  - Pretoria-Tshwane
Free State	Ethnic Villages Basotho Cultural Village in Witsieshoek: Takes you through a walk down the pathway of time. Monuments & Museums Museum Transgariep in Philippolis: The oldest town in the Free State, features the Griquas, the London Missionary Society, Emily Hobhouse, and Old Philippolis. National Museum in Bloemfontein: Offers a huge variety of collections from mamma logy, herpetology, ornithology, archaeology, botany, palaeontology, anthropology, archaeology, cultural history, rock art and fine arts. War Museum of the Boer Republics in Bloemfontein: Showcases interesting exhibits from the period of 1899-1902. Accommodation in Bloemfontein
Northern Cape	Historical Sites Danielskuil: This small town is known for its historical importance and for being part of a Griqua missionary. Monuments & Museums Museums and Historic Places in Kimberley: Such as the Memorial to Sister Henrietta Stockdale, Memorial to the Pioneers of Aviation, School of Mines, The Honored Dead Memorial, Ernest Oppeinheimer memorial garden and diggers fountain Moffat Mission in Kuruman: Focuses on education from literacy to Bible translation and the printing of press. Accommodation in Kimberley  - Springbok