The Big Hole, also referred to as Kimberley Mine, was rumored to be the largest hole excavated in South Africa. The hole itself is approximately 2,625 feet or 800 meters wide. The one-time diamond mines actually contained over 2.7 tons (2,249 kg) of diamonds at one point, before officially closing in 1914. The Big Hole Museum is a very popular tourist attraction today.

7) Namaqualand Flower Route

The iconic buildings play host to the South African government and president. The Union Buildings are located in the city of Pretoria. Nelson Mandela was sworn in as president in 1994, breaking the color barrier at the time. You won't be able to go inside the legendary buildings, but you can certainly admire them from the beautiful gardens outside.

9) The Palace of the Lost City

The thundering sounds of the Augrabies Falls crashes directly into the Orange River below. The name of the waterfall translates into "place of big noises", and stands at 183 feet (56 meters). A diverse spectrum of wildlife can be seen along the breathtaking waterfall. Nature lovers will simply adore the Augrabies Falls.

11) Maropeng