Botanical and Zoological Garden of Tsimbazaza (Parc Botanique et Zoologique de Tsimbazaza, Rue Kasanga Fernand, Antananarivo 101) – a.k.a. Tsimbazaza Zoo, this is a zoological and botanical garden in the neighborhood of Tsimbazaza in Antananarivo (the country’s capital) — located just north of the National Assembly of Madagascar building. Here, visitors will see numerous species […]
Ambohitsorohitra Palace (Ambohitsorohitra 101, Antananarivo) – standing perched on a hill overlooking the center of the capital, this was once the headquarters of the French colonial government, then it became the French Embassy. It’s now the official residence of the country’s president. This palace was designed by the French architect Jully back in the 1800s […]
Andohalo Cathedral (Lalana Justin Rajoro, Antananarivo 101) — sitting majestically on a cliff, this Catholic cathedral dates back to the 1800s, where Malagasy Christian martyrs were killed by Queen Ranavalona I. Make a stop at the largest church in Madagascar, which is both a historic and a landmark site and gaze at the captivating architecture. […]
Voortrekker Monument (Eeufees Road, Pretoria) – a 37-minute drive north of Johannesburg (via R21) is Pretoria, South Africa’s capital. This huge granite monument is located on one of the city’s hilltops, and was built in commemoration of the Afrikaaner “voortrekkers” who migrated from Cape Province into this region (long known as the Transvaal) between […]
Union Buildings (Government Avenue, Pretoria) – the city of Pretoria (the capital of South Africa) is a 37-minute drive north of Johannesburg (via R21). Like an ancient temple adorning over the city it governs, Pretoria’s Union Buildings are a modern-day acropolis. Built at the highest point of the city, it forms the official seat […]
Thulamela Archaeological Sites — Thulamela is a stone-walled site located in the northern region of the Park, and dates back to between 450-500 years. It comprises evidence of the Zimbabwe culture and is linked to the world-famous Mapungubwe Ruins. When Great Zimbabwe was abandoned, several groups moved south across the Limpopo River into the […]
Stevenson-Hamilton Memorial Museum (Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, Phalaborwa, Limpopo) — The knowledge resource center is located at Skukuza, the largest rest camp in the Kruger National Park. It consists of a library and a museum and holds many fascinating artefacts, books and valuable documents depicting the life and times of James Stevenson-Hamilton […]
National Museum of Military History (22 Erlswold Way, Randburg) – located in the northern part of Johannesburg, this museum, which initially highlighted South Africa’s involvement in World War II, was expanded to cover subsequent conflicts that involved the country’s armed forces (known as the SADF – South African Defence Forces). Such conflicts include the […]
Masorini Village Museum (12 km from the Phalaborwa Gate, Valley of the Olifants, Limpopo) — Evidence of early man from the late Iron Age can be found at a site on a prominent hill just 12 km. from the Phalaborwa gate on the tar road to Letaba rest camp. The site was inhabited by […]
Mandela Family Museum (8115 Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg) –– this museum strives to be a world-class visitor attraction, and a leading center for the preservation, presentation, and research of the history, heritage and legacy of the Mandela Family. The mission of Mandela House is to provide an effective, efficient and meaningful experience to all […]