This Tourism Month we played #guessthedestination to see how well you knew South Africa’s landmarks. Take the challenge and see how many you know! (PS. The answers are below, but no cheating allowed!)

 

1. Do you know where this landmark is?

1 - pinnacle rock mpumalanga

 

2. Can you name this dam?

2 - Hartbeespoort---1

 

3. When flying in flamboyance, a flamingo can reach speeds of 56km/hour! Can you name the city that these flamingos call home?

3 - Flamingoes-Kimberley-By-Winston67(Flickr)

 

4. Where will you find this lighthouse in South Africa? Bonus points if you can name the lighthouse!

4 - Mossel Bay lighthouse (Aquamarine Guest House)

 

5. There’s no better way to celebrate spring than in a botanical garden. Can you name this one?

5 - durban-botanical-gardens

 

6. Can you name this beach?

6 - Cape-Penisula---St-James

 

7. This monument was erected to bring glory to God and thank Him for His protection and strength during the Zulu War. Can you name the monument and tell us where it is?

7 - Voortrekker Monument - JW Hunter (wikimedia commons)

 

8. Do you know where to find this lonely grave in South Africa?

8 - Karoo National Park

 

9. There have been over 3,000 shipwrecks in South Africa. Where will you find this one? Bonus points if you can name it!

9 - ship wreck (Cape Agulhas Guest House)

 

10. South Africa loves showing off her natural beauty. Can you name this waterfall and where you’ll find it?

10 - Midlands---Howick---2

 

11. This goat doesn’t kid about being king of his castle! Where is this?

11 - Cape - Fairview Farm - goats

 

12. Can you name this mountain formation?

12 - Drakensberg---1

 

13. Just another beautiful spot in South Africa to enjoy a sunny day. Can you tell us where this is?

13 - Zoo_Lake_by_Jean-Louis_A(flickr)

 

14. Where will you find this rock formation?

14 - paarl rock 2 (Alba House Guest House)

 

15. Any idea where this could be?

15 - Irene dairy by Monxdavies (wikipedia)

 

16. Can you tell us where this beautiful landscape is?

16 - Pilanesberg-by-D15 - erek-Keats(flickr)

 

17. This is a tricky one! Where in South Africa will you find this statue?

17 - Jacques Fuller Sculpture, part of the fishpond at Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfonetin

 

18. What a way to spend a day! Do you know the name of this river and where it is?

18 - sand river - chokka trail

 

19. South Africa’s landscapes hold many surprises. These unusual  black boulders are rich in Khoisan rock art. In which province will you find them?

19 - black boulders in Northern Cape by Jagersberg (TravelGround)

 

20. You can visit ancient sea caves at this nature reserve in South Africa. Can you guess the destination?

20 - Featherbed Nature Reserve - Copy

 

21. We’ve had some challenging locations, so we’re giving you a bit of a break. Can you guess the destination?

21 - Maropeng_Tumulus_Front-supplied

 

22. Where will you find this tree-top canopy tour?

22 - Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours 2 (copyright free)

 

23. Tell us where you’ll find this mega Madiba statue!

23 - Nelson Mandela Square by Emma Cloete (pinterest) - Copy

 

24. Do you know where to find South Africa’s last hand-drawn pontoon?

24 - SA's last hand-drawn pontoon in Malgas - Copy

 

25. This dam is very popular for tiger fishing! Can you guess the destination?

25 - Lake Jozini (Ghost Mountain Inn) - Copy

 

26. Where would you go to sandboard down some of the highest dunes in South Africa?

26 - sand sunes at sundays river mouth - Nelson Mandela Bay (Addo Gateway Lodge)

 

27. Tell us, where will you find this quirky little theatre?

27 - Evita se Perron by lollie-pop (Flickr)

 

28. This notoriously dangerous road winds its way up 2,873m and has resulted in many deaths. Can you name this infamous 4×4 trail and the famous tourist attraction it leads to?

28 - Sani-Pass-Amada44-wikimediacommons

 

29. This ancient graveyard holds many treasures and legends. Can you name this iconic site?

29 - Mapungubwe Hill. By Marius Loots (Creative Commons)

 

30. Can you name this beautiful port?

30 - Port-St-Johns-N'taba River Lodge - Copy

 

ANSWERS:

1. Pinnacle Rock in Mpumalanga

2. Hartbeespoort Dam

3. Kimberley

4. The Cape St Blaize lighthouse in Mossel Bay

5. Durban Botanic Gardens

6. St James Beach

7. The Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria

8. This is one of the Honorary Rangers Grave sites in the Karoo National Park outside Beaufort West.

9. This Meisho Maru shipwreck is in L’Agulhas

10. Howick Falls in Howick, Natal Midlands

11. Fairview Wine and Cheese Farm, Paarl

12. The Amphitheatre, Drakensberg

13. Zoo Lake, Johannesburg

14. Paarl Rock

15. Irene Dairy

16. Pilanesberg Game Reserve

17. Oliewenhuis Art Museum, Bloemfontein

18. Sand River, St Francis Bay

19. Northern Cape

20. Featherbed Nature Reserve, Knysna

21. Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind

22. Tsitsikamma

23. Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City

24. Malgas

25. Lake Jozini (previously known as Pongolapoort Dam)

26. Sundays River Mouth, Nelson Mandela Bay

27. Darling

28. Sani Pass. At the top of the pass you’ll find Africa’s Highest Pub!

29. Mapungubwe Hill in the Mapungubwe National Park

30. Port St Johns

 

How well do you know South Africa? Dare to share your score in the comments below!