Must-see attractions in Southern Africa

  • Church

    Mozambique

    The unusually shaped church acts as a important landmark in Chimoio's neat central grid.

  • Elephant Column

    Windhoek

    Zoo Park’s prominent elephant column was designed by Namibian sculptor Dörthe Berner.

  • Debswana House

    Gaborone

    The home of Botswana's diamond industry, Debswana House is an important local landmark.

  • Rusitu Forest Reserve

    Zimbabwe

    Accessible by 4WD only, this seldom-visited area is for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

  • Twin-Towered Church

    Bloemfontein

    A Dutch Reformed church on Floreat Ave that serves as a good landmark for orientation.

  • Mosque

    Northern Mozambique

    This mosque, right behind the cathedral, highlights Mozambique's religious diversity.

  • Blue Mosque

    Northern Mozambique

    Lichinga's tiny mosque faces the equally diminutive cathedral across the main park.

  • Kasane Forest Reserve

    Kasane

    This small but relatively dense patch of forest straddles the Kazangula–Nata Rd.

  • Telkom Tower

    Johannesburg

    The 269m Telkom Tower is a landmark in Hillbrow, but it's not open to the public.

  • Governor’s Mansion

    Northern Mozambique

    One of Lichinga's more attractive buildings dates from the late colonial era.

  • Showground

    Windhoek

    Site of the annual Windhoek Show in late September into early October.

  • St John's Church

    Northern Cape

    This quaint whitewashed church on the main road was built in 1869.

  • BIM

    Northern Mozambique

    This bank's restored, ochre-toned facade is worth a look.

  • Clock Tower

    Malawi

    This landmark tower stands in the centre of town.

  • Lighthouse

    Bazaruto Archipelago

    Bazaruto's lighthouse is a picturesque landmark.

  • Smaller Caves

    Zimbabwe

    A small network of caves in the national park.

  • Mosque

    Malawi

    Zomba's main mosque is close to the market.

  • Lighthouse

    Lüderitz

    This is an important local landmark.

  • Maker's Mark

    Winelands

    Opened in late 2017, this gallery has rotating exhibitions from local and international artists.