
Let Iana guide you off the usual tourist path, with nine incredible destinations in South Africa you must visit in 2026.
South Africa (25 January 2026) – It’s 2026, and if there’s one thing on the agenda, it’s getting out there and seeing South Africa beyond the usual stops. Wander with Iana, known for spotlighting the less obvious gems across the country, has shared a collection of places that invite slower travel, deeper appreciation and a sense of discovery.
The journey opens at Lisbon Falls in Mpumalanga; it’s one of those places that feels cinematic the moment you arrive, especially after summer rains. Wolfberg Arch in the Cederberg offers a natural rock formation carved by time…
Soccer: Soccer is the most played sport in South Africa, with the national team,
Bafana Bafana, representing the country in international competitions.

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Turkey: You have two cows. One of them gets arrested on charges of directing his methane at Erdogan\’s palace at the behest of the parallel state.
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Fun South African Fact: It’s believed that Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains in the world. Table mountain is approximately 260 million years old; it’s also home to thousands of species of plant life, including species unique to the Cape Floral Region. The glorious mountain is one of the world’s 7 New Natural Wonders. It is also apparently one of 12 main energy centres on the planet emitting spiritual, magnetic, and electric energies. It’s an idyllic and very popular hiking destination with hundreds of routes to explore.