{"id":96505,"date":"2015-07-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/11-unesco-world-heritage-sites-on-south-africas-doorstep\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:52:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:52:51","slug":"11-unesco-world-heritage-sites-on-south-africas-doorstep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/11-unesco-world-heritage-sites-on-south-africas-doorstep\/","title":{"rendered":"11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites On South Africa\u2019s Doorstep"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is an incredible wealth of natural beauty to explore right on the borders of our country. Next holiday why not plan to travel a bit closer to home for a world-class, extraordinary experience. How many of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites have you visited?<\/p>\n

1. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe<\/h2>\n

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Magic Sunset by Marina Nardini on Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Experience the roar and might of Mosi-oa-Tunya, the smoke that thunders. Victoria Falls has the world’s largest sheet of falling water, twice the height of Niagara falls. Take in this once in a lifetime experience while enjoying the rain forest-like atmosphere on the banks (pack a rain jacket if you don’t want to get wet but we advise enjoying the spray). You can also go river rafting, bungy jumping or if you’re feeling very daring soak in the natural infinity rock pool near the edge of the falls.
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Top of Victoria Falls by Lip Kee on Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Luxury Accommodation:<\/strong> The Elephant Camp or Victoria Falls Safari Lodge are both highly recommended (you can see elephants from the deck).<\/p>\n

Budget Friendly Accommodation:<\/strong> Victoria Falls Rest Camp & Lodges<\/a> (R160 per person per night to camp)<\/p>\n

Getting there:<\/strong> There are direct flights to Victoria Falls From Johannesburg<\/a>. However if you decide to do a self-drive (16 hour drive from Johannesburg) have a look at\u00a0the\u00a0requirements for taking your own vehicle into Zimbabwe at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

Cost of visiting the Victoria Falls park:<\/strong> $20 for SADC members (South Africans included) half that for children 6-12 years and free for kids under 6.<\/p>\n

2. The Tsodilo Hills, Botswana
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Tsodilo Hills courtesy of Swissafrican<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Be mesmerised by the marine rock paintings of whales and a penguin while visiting these four spiritual hills. The Tsodillo hills hold great significance for the San people and there are over 4500 rock paintings to visit.
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Look out courtesy of Botswana Tourism<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Luxury Accommodation:<\/strong> Delta Belle Houseboat off Shakawe (2 and a half hour drive from Tsolido) R8500 for 8 people.<\/p>\n

Budget Friendly Accommodation:<\/strong> Camping next to the Tsolido Hills used to be free until recently. You will now be charged a small fee but it is not necessary to book as there are always sufficient camp sites available. Remember to go in a 4×4, take toiletry essentials, and drinking water.<\/p>\n

Getting there:<\/strong> There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Maun<\/a>, but you will need to rent a car from Maun to get to the Tsodilo hills (7 hour drive) so more affordable to do a self-drive holiday depending on how much time you have available. It’s a 20 hour drive from Johannesburg to the Tsodilo hills so best broken up into a three day drive. View the requirements for taking your own vehicle into Botswana at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n