Nine most Instagrammable spots in South Africa
Let's take a look at some of the most beautiful, Instagrammable spots in South Africa… that are not Table Mountain.
South Africa offers some of the most beautiful landscapes and views in the world, with Table Mountain probably being one of the most popular.
If you scroll through most tourists' Instagram feeds of South Africa, the iconic mountain will likely make an appearance.
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But according to The South African, there is more to South Africa than just Table Mountain when it comes to Instagrammable scenes.
Here are nine Instagrammable spots in South Africa:
Bo-Kaap – Cape Town
just found out about the Bo-Kaap area in Cape Town and I’m in love pic.twitter.com/J4af0sSWb2
— Abeeha Tariq ✨ (@AbeehaTariqArt) January 19, 2021
God's Window – Mpumalanga
🌍 Destination of the Week: God's Window – Mpumalanga.
— Xplore ZA (@XplorZA) April 29, 2025
A true masterpiece of nature, God's Window offers panoramic views over lush valleys, misty forests, and dramatic cliffs that plunge over 700m into the Lowveld. Just 10km from Graskop, this breathtaking viewpoint is a small… pic.twitter.com/PwPy0Wbg9n
Namaqualand (in bloom) – Northern Cape
As the winter rains begin to fall in July, the parched desert landscape in Little Namaqualand in South Africa’s Northern Cape, transforms into a kaleidoscopic carpet of flowers. Of all the flowers that bloom, many are rare or endemic, meaning they live nowhere else on Earth. pic.twitter.com/3EIUcVvPsa
— Best Of South Africa (@BestOfSATravel) April 4, 2025
Blyde River Canyon – Mpumalanga
Looking for awe-inspiring landscapes? The Blyde River Canyon should be on your list. 🌄✨ One of the world’s largest canyons, offering breathtaking views and wide-open spaces. No crowds, just nature at its best. 🤩🇿🇦
— South African Tourism (@southafricauk) April 24, 2025
🎥 Video by @7assaant pic.twitter.com/x237zkURvo
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Drakensberg Amphitheatre – KwaZulu-Natal
Visions of the KZN Drakensberg Wilderness.............https://t.co/OjOKkUy8kw pic.twitter.com/Y51S4MAOB5
— 𝒟𝓇𝒶𝓀𝑒𝓃𝓈𝒷𝑒𝓇𝑔 𝐻𝒾𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 (@SamtashTwo) May 4, 2025
Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge – Garden Route
If you're looking for adventure, the Storms River suspension bridge is the perfect destination. 23 feet high and 250 feet long, this bridge is one of the most popular attractions in the Tsitsikamma region and all of South Africa! #MeetSouthAfrica 🇿🇦
— Visit South Africa (@SouthAfrica) November 13, 2020
📸: myeirly92 pic.twitter.com/X0HC50zAtf
Bloukrans Bridge – Garden Route
Bloukrans Bridge- At 216m, it’s the site of world’s highest bridge bungee. Situated on N2 connecting Western Cape & Eastern Cape provinces. pic.twitter.com/bdL5tro3uN
— Number Cruncher (@arunravind) May 18, 2023
Cederberg Rock Formations – Western Cape
Rock formations at the Cederberg mountains outside Clanwilliam, South Africa...#cederberg #canon pic.twitter.com/0BkYydZHgG
— Νakimoto (@ProfNakimoto) January 22, 2024
The Big Hole – Kimberley
The Big Hole in South Africa is an open-pit & underground mine claimed to be the largest hole excavated by hand. pic.twitter.com/X3A3hSlIMN
— Weird Science (@weird_sci) May 29, 2016
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