Big 7 Travel recently made worldwide headlines with the publication of the World’s Most Instagrammable Countries 2019.
Combining hashtag popularity, survey results of Big 7 Travel readers and votes cast by a panel of travel experts, the world’s most photogenic countries were revealed.
South Africa came in 5th place, thanks to its dramatic scenery, fantastic hiking trails and deserted beaches.
The judges were so impressed by all the features in South Africa that we’ve decided to publish the 50 places that helped SA soar to the top of the list.
These are the destinations that sparked conversation between judges and were most mentioned by our readers in their SA votes:
The 50 Most Instagrammable Spots in South Africa:
50. Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve
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49. Umhlanga Lighthouse
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48. Nelson Mandela Bridge
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47. Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff
46. Knysna Elephant Park
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45. Boulders Beach, Cape Town
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44. Babylonstoren
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43. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
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42. Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
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41. Hermanus Whale Watching
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40. Muizenberg, Cape Town
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39. Namaqualand at spring-time
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38. The Richtersveld
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37. The Silo Hotel
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36. Elands River Falls
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35. Inanda Mountain
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34. Otter Trail
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33. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
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32. Cape of Good Hope
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I'm going to move forward because going backwards isn't an option and standing still is not enough.
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31. Hole in the Wall, Eastern Cape
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30. Father Coffee'
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29. Drakensberg Mountains
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28. Buffels Bay
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27. Robben Island
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26. Union Buildings
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25. Durban Natural Science Museum
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24. Nourish’d Cafe
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23. Bloukrans Bridge
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22. Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
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Cheers to an incredible sunset safari: 2 cheetahs, 1 leopard, and a fiancé. 💍
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21. Augrabies Falls National Park
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20. Diving Board, Table Mountain
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19. Cape Vidal beach
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18. Chapman's Peak Drive
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17. Sodwana Bay
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16. Tsitsikamma National Park
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15. Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
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14. De Hoop Nature Reserve
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13. God's Window
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12. Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park
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11. Mapungubwe
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10. Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal
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9. Lion's Head, Cape Town
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8. Stellenboch
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7. Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
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6. Blyde River Canyon
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5. Orlando Towers
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4. Nelson Mandela Capture Site, KwaZulu-Natal
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3. Jacaranda Trees, Pretoria
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2. Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
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1. Bloubergstrand
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