Africa Bird, Flowers + Museum Pictures

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This museum housed in the home of Paul Kruger, the Transvaal Republic president and local hero, features many of his possessions including furniture and a boxcar.

Pretoria was named after a Dutchman and this massive hilltop structure recounts the history behind the group of Dutch pioneers to which he belonged.

Explore the history and evolution of beer, learn about every stage of the brewing process and taste some popular South African brews.

Featuring pristine lawns, colorful flowerbeds, birdlife and a tea garden, these stunning gardens are also the setting for open-air concerts.

Experience the untouched nature of rainforest and waterfalls in southwestern Mauritius. Take a guided hike, swim in natural pools and abseil down the falls.

See the hulks and ruins on the foggy Skeleton Park coastline and learn about the regional history in the town’s German institutions. 

Have fun with all the family browsing this museum’s impressive array of historic steam trains and vintage cars, along with photographs and other artifacts.

See flamingos outside the town, visit an artificial island of birds and note the reminders of the British colonial presence.

Snap photos of the natural gorge and waterfall and marvel at the colorful creatures in the world’s largest free-flight aviary and bird sanctuary.

Landscaped lawns set against a waterfall backdrop, colorful wildlife and cultural events make this one of Johannesburg’s  favorite public parks.

See flamingos outside the town, visit an artificial island of birds and note the reminders of the British colonial presence.

Go for a short hike and have a picnic with a view of a waterfall that tumbles through the lush tropical greenery in cascades as fine as lace.

Located on the Elephant Coast in KwaZulu-Natal, this small town is known for its natural diversity, national parks and recreational activities.