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South Africa is one of the most overlooked countries in the world, when it comes to travel destinations. There are many amazing sites to see and fun things to do throughout the country. You can hike along the Table Mountain in Cape Town, explore the incredible Cango Caves in Swartberg, or simply admire the sunset going down over a beach somewhere. It's no wonder South Africa has been hailed as "the adventure capital of the world!"  Enjoy the bonus video of South Africa at the end!

1) Sani Pass

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This stunning landscape trail provides the only route over the Drakensberg escarpment into the Kingdom of Lesotho. The enormous rocky trail is known as the Roof of Africa, since it stands approximately 9,426 feet or 2,873 meters above sea level. It's suggested to travel up the rocky hills with a 4x4 vehicle.

2) Table Mountain

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Table Mountain gets its name from its flat top shape. The historical mountains are one of the most visited places in world, and attracts many tourists each year. The recognizable South African mountain stands at 1,085 feet or 3,560 meters. There is a cable car that will take you to the top of the mountain in 5 minutes.

3) Cango Caves

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The spacious Cango Caves is located in the Swartberg Mountains, near the town of Oudtshoorn. The prehistoric caves date back nearly 20 million years. There are even hidden chambers deep inside the limestone rock layers! There are tours offered for the insides of the caves, suitable for geology lovers or adventure seekers.

4) Bathurst

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This giant pineapple shaped dome is based in the Eastern Cape town of Bathurst. The 55 foot or (16.7 meter) dome, is actually an auditorium made from fiber-glass and metallic structuring. The dome is famous for featuring documentaries on the pineapple industries. What else did you expect!

5) Cape Point Nature Reserve

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Cape Point Nature Reserve can be found high above the wide Cape Peninsula. It's notable for having a lighthouse that dates back to 1859. You can elevate to the top of the cape within three minutes, via a railway ride, known as the Flying Dutchman Funicular. Needless to say, the view from atop is spectacular!

6) The Big Hole



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