50 Reasons To Love South Africa

South Africa has the friendliest people, the best hiking you’ll find anywhere, and its cities frequently top international travel wish lists. Top ZA instagrammers show us the people and places that make us love South Africa. #thisisSouthAfrica @unclescrooch @hlonicoleman @scufforama @iseeadifferentyou

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1. Valley of Desolation

Igers in the Valley of Desolation

A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Oct 3, 2015 at 3:42am PDT

2. Graaff Reinet

No one is having more fun than this guy #ThisIsSouthAfrica #MeetSouthAfrica A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Sep 26, 2015 at 4:31am PDT

3. City Dreams

 

 

City Dreams

 

A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Aug 16, 2014 at 3:13am PDT

 

4. Happy Heritage Day

 

Happy Heritage Day..! It’s been a great journey so far, this is my squad! @mrs_scrooch @stezaa Ree and Ree-loh! This is our second ever Road Trip with my family and the journey is just beginning. Here’s some pit stop fun! No better time to be with my family 🙂 #ThisIsSouthAfrica #MeetSouthAfrica A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Sep 24, 2015 at 5:53am PDT

5. Umhlanga Pier

 

 

Sunrise at the peer with @rendanimukheli

 

A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Sep 4, 2014 at 10:33pm PDT

 

6. Bree Taxi Rank, Jozi

@akaworldwide x @mrcashtime – Run Jozi! @dopscrooch A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Aug 14, 2014 at 10:40am PDT

7. Incredible sunsets

 

 

African Colours

 

A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Apr 20, 2014 at 6:23am PDT

 

8. Nkandla, KZN

Middle of Nowhere Portrait | @nomzamo_m honestly makes every single shot perfect. She’s in the Top 10 most beautiful celebrities in SA after all A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Jan 22, 2015 at 3:24am PST

9. Nigel Town, Gauteng

 

 

Sunset Roundup in the Desert

 

A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Jul 15, 2015 at 8:52am PDT

 

10. Port St Johns Cliffs

Port St. John, haven’t seen this place in over 4 years. Awesome shot by @ayrphotography with my edit, check out his gallery. Dane out braving the cliffs A photo posted by Ofentse Mwase | SouthAfrica (@unclescrooch) on Oct 6, 2015 at 7:12am PDT

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11. Cederburg

 

 

“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.” ⬜️ John Muir. ⬜️ Walking river trails in the Cedarburg with VDP and came across this amazingly lit plateau. I’m continually and pleasantly surprised by the variety of landscapes we’ve come across on this holiday. ⬜️ #cederburg #hike #southafrica #adventure

 

A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on Jan 6, 2015 at 1:25pm PST

 

12. Noordhoek, Cape Town

“All we ever see of stars are their old photographs.” Alan Moore. Throw back to our beach mission. Thanks to @nickfitzhenry for helping me with this shot. #olympus_sa #cityofcapetown #astrophotography A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on May 5, 2015 at 6:41am PDT

13. Langa, Western Cape

 

 

Add a little smiley to your morning. ✖️ Squad missions through Langa yesterday with @redbullza, @RedBullAmaphiko & @openstreetscapetown. Can’t wait to head back there this Sunday. ✖️ #itsyourspace #Amaphiko.

 

A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on Nov 3, 2015 at 12:55am PST

 

14. Augrabies Falls

“Gooooood morning Vietnam.” @mphorozo greats the rising sun with open arms on set with @velocityafrika. #impiexplorers #velocityafrika #MeetSouthAfrica #vscosouthafrica #thisissouthafrica #sunrise #travelgram #huffpostgram. A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on Sep 23, 2015 at 9:47am PDT

15. Boomslang, Cape Town

 

 

Boomslang. Congratulations to @thelouwdown on becoming a suggested user. One of @cityofcapetown’s best. #cityofcapetown #southafrica

 

A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on Jan 23, 2015 at 2:06am PST

 

16. Cape Point

“And when I’m returning from so far away She gives me some sweet lovin’ brighten up my day It’ll make me feel righteous, make me feel whole Make me feel mellow down into my soul.” Audra Mae. Waking up for summer sunrises in @cityofcapetown is no joke. #cityofcapetown #sunrise #beautiful #southafrica. A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on Dec 13, 2014 at 1:31am PST

17. Lion’s Head

 

 

The Lion and the Lens. • Got a phenomenal gift from the Cape Town based company @insta.lens an quality and affordable alternative attachable lens for your smart phone. • #instalens #iphone.

 

A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on Sep 25, 2014 at 7:19am PDT

 

18. Sutherland

Reach for the stars. Using my knife as a tripod last night on set with @velocityafrika. Not a bad backdrop. #astro #stars #impiexplorers #meetsouthafrica #WHPfilltheframe #exploremore #southafrica #sutherland. A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on Sep 20, 2015 at 3:01am PDT

19. Flower fields

 

 

Freedom. I’m perpetually grateful for having a partner as eager, open and creative as Gina. Weather it’s running naked through canola fields or dragging me out of bed for sunrise she is the driving force behind most of my adventures. #vscosouthafrica #thisissouthafrica #cityofcapetown #exploremore #impiexplorers #thecreatorclass #adventure #sonya7 #sony #justgoshoot

 

A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on Sep 5, 2015 at 1:46am PDT

 

20. Waterford Wine Estate, Stellenbosch

“Always be a poet, even in prose.” Charles Baudelaire. Adventures up country with she who does not have instagram. Heading out tomorrow to kalk bay, fish hoek and dunes so more to come. #winelands #stellenbosch #wine #wineestate A photo posted by Cape Town – South Africa (@hlonicoleman) on Apr 11, 2015 at 11:20am PDT

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21. Winston Park, Hillcrest

 

 

God’s light reveals what His love can heal Luke 1:79 #sunsets #love #god #durbanism #cityofdurban #alscoolkids #thisiskzn #16x9landscapes #16x9gallery #16×9 #southafricanskies #meetsouthafrica #Giba #hpsasummerchasers

 

A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Nov 4, 2015 at 3:15am PST

 

22. Durban

Today is a perfect day for a perfect day….Durban summer mornings #16x9landscapes #16x9gallery #vscosouthafrica #durbanism #cityofdurban #meetsouthafrica #photo_missions #summer #durban #5stardurban #durbansummer A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Oct 20, 2015 at 12:28am PDT

23. Sani Pass

 

 

“Birds flying high you know how I feel Sun in the sky you know how I feel Breeze driftin’ on by you know how I feel. It’s a new dawn It’s a new day It’s a new life for me yeah” ~Nina Simone New beginnings mean new ideas, new energy…exciting and surprising @volvocarsa #volvonewdawn #inlivingcolour #natureonyourdoorstep #Lesotho #igersouthafrica #landscape #earlybird #sunrise #sanipass #vscosouthafrica #vscocam #tbt #throwbackthursday #truewanderer #wanderlust #nikonmea #createwithnikon

 

A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Aug 26, 2015 at 10:37pm PDT

 

24. Durban

Durban’s gentle souls….#streetportraits #16×9 #16x9only #durbanism #cityofdurban #ilovedurban #streetscenes #Durban #meetsouthafrica #vsco #snapseed #durbanmeetsjayjay #youthday A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Jun 15, 2015 at 10:48pm PDT

25. Woodstock, Cape Town

 

 

Street art….and tattoos #latergram #wwim10_ct #wwim10 #wwim10_capetown #tattoos #vsco #vscocam #vscodaily #vsco_lovers #vsco16x9 #16×9 #vscosouthafrica #pixlr

 

A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Oct 8, 2014 at 9:26am PDT

 

26. Durban wildlife

Early morning monkey business….. Thanks for the apple Mister A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Aug 23, 2014 at 1:23am PDT

27. Summerveld, Hillcrest

 

 

All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them ~ Walt Disney

 

A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Nov 16, 2015 at 8:04am PST

 

28. The Sheds, Johannesburg

You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens. ~Mandy Hale #scufforamameetsjozi #breadcrumbssquad #igersjozi #16x9gallery #16×9 #vsco #girl #flying #smile #iamnikonsa A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Oct 21, 2015 at 3:42am PDT

29. Durban beach

 

 

Friends #durbanism #surf #cityofdurban #sun #sea #summer #vsco #meetsouthafrica #thisiskzn #durban #southafricanskies #5stardurban #ilovedurban #wanderlust #goexplore #16x9landscapes #16×9 #16x9vsco #minimalism

 

A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Sep 20, 2015 at 11:16am PDT

 

30. Durban harbour

Scenes from this mornings solo Harbour mission at 4am Gotta love a #Durban sunrise @sigmaphoto_sa #sigmainspires #southafricanskies #southafrica #5stardurban #citylife #instagram_sa #igersdurban #durbanism #vscocam #vsco #KK2 #vscodaily #vsco_lovers #vsco16x9 #16×9 #vscosouthafrica #pixlr #sunrise #besetdurban #Perpetua #thisissouthafrica #thisisafrica #SamsungNX30 #ink361_justgoshoot #justgoshoot #placestogo #sidebarcreative #sidebar031 A photo posted by ⚓ Dalton Green ⚓ (@scufforama) on Dec 18, 2014 at 8:01am PST

 

“I see a different you” the collective from Pimville, Soweto- Justice Mukheli, Innocent Mukheli and Vuyo Mpantsha – portray Africa as they see it. Follow their journey here.

31. Jozi

 

 

Nikon Walk // #thruthelens #iamnikonsa #iseeadifferentyou

 

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Feb 21, 2015 at 1:05am PST

 

32. Muizenberg, Cape Town

Cape Town #tbt A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Jul 9, 2015 at 10:28am PDT

33. Bo Kaap, Cape Town

Bo Kaap // Cape Town

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Jun 22, 2015 at 11:33pm PDT

34. Soweto Star

 

In Soweto stars are born. A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Jun 24, 2015 at 1:54am PDT

 

35. Soweto

 

 

Africa My Love

 

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Dec 24, 2014 at 10:20pm PST

 

36. Durban Surf

Ok Durban. It’s time to surf in style. A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Sep 6, 2014 at 7:21am PDT

37. Joburg

One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. _____________________________________ #Africa #SouthAfrica #iseeadifferentyou #igersjozi #igerssouthafrica #jozi #joburg #igsbestshots #ig_sunsetshots #global_hotshots #hot_shotz #VSCOcam #topshelfsouthafrica #meetsouthafrica #love #mytravelgram #featuremeinstagood #igcaptures #sg_sf #BestofToday #igmasters #topmasters #sky_painters #Johannesburg #instagood_southafrica #Justgoodshoot

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Aug 27, 2014 at 7:38am PDT

38. Venda

 

Venda 2012 // Travel #iseeadifferentyou #travel #fashion #venda #denim #africa A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Nov 8, 2013 at 9:17pm PST

39. Jozi Love

Jozi My Love 2012 #iseeadifferentyou #love #work #photography #cbd #jozi #southafrica #throwback

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Jun 13, 2014 at 5:22am PDT

40. Happiness

 

Memories ThrowBack 2011 #iseeadifferentyou #VuyoMpantsha #Justicemukheli #InnocentMukheli #SouthAfrica #Africa #statigram #All_Shots #instagood #instago #throwback #instaphoto #follow #goodtimes #fashion #merc #fun #car #Boys #photography #igear #follow #followme A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on May 20, 2013 at 2:41pm PDT

 

41. Drakensburg

 

TBT // Drakensburg A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Nov 19, 2015 at 6:21am PST

 

42. Soweto

Soweto A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Nov 11, 2015 at 5:47am PST

43. Venda

Hello Venda #deptofartsandculture #jeepsa #cogta #meetsouthafrica #iseeadifferentyou #TravelAfrica

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Oct 25, 2015 at 7:37am PDT

44. Pimville

 

Pimville Zone 4 A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Sep 8, 2015 at 1:15pm PDT

 

45. Table Mountain

Table mountain // Cape Town

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Jul 5, 2015 at 8:44pm PDT

46. Muizenberg

 

Today’s shoot with the talented @robynbrophy #capetown A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Jun 17, 2015 at 10:05am PDT

 

47. Kliptown

Soweto Kliptown Youth —————————– Provides hope and social service to some of the most neglected children in Kliptown , Soweto, South Africa. #visa #myeverywhere

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Jun 12, 2015 at 7:51am PDT

48. Ezulwini Game Reserve

 

Meet South Africa // 1st Scene A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Jun 8, 2015 at 10:20pm PDT

 

49. Jozi

Jozi

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Jan 15, 2013 at 8:54pm PST

50. Flying High

 

Soweto My Love #iseedifferentyou #soweto #iamnikonsa A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Oct 15, 2015 at 3:25am PDT