Hidden gems: places in South Africa

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in South Africa. Ratings are based from 13.5K places in the country.

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Willow Way Fitness Brooklyn
Gym
👍👍 Willow Way Crossfit Brooklyn Amazing box!!! Very friendly, professional coaches! They focus ALOT on proper technique. It is a great fitness and strength workout program.Great people and vibe, feels like family
5.00 (147 reviews)
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KMT Fitness Outdoor Gym
Gym
👍👍 KMT Fitness has changed my life! The mental and physical strength I have gained at Kettlebell training, is amazing. A special shout out to my trainer Saabir! He is upbeat, motivating, knowledgeable and encouraging. Thank you Saabir for the incredible community you have built. KMT Fitness has the...
5.00 (126 reviews)
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Dune Beach House
Guest house
Oceanfront guesthouse offering refined rooms with balconies or decks, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast
$93/night
5.00 (124 reviews)
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Klaserie Drift Safari Camps
Lodge
👍👍 We had a great time in the Misava Lodge. The game drives were amazing. Our guide Kutsho made sure to bring us as close as possible to the big 5 and showed us many other animals and plants always having a fun way of sharing his wealth of knowledge. The morning coffee and the Sun downer drinks in the...
5.00 (124 reviews)
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PlettSealAdventures
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Snorkeling with the seals was an incredible experience! Ash and Chris were great guides and made us feel safe throughout the trip. We even spotted some dolphins!
5.00 (122 reviews)
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Liola Vegan Kitchen
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 If you haven’t been to Li-o-la, I am telling you: make the trip! This place’s food is mind-blowing. Their pizzas are divine, their burgers are amazing and their pasta is a near-religious experience. The puttanesca is glorious and absolutely a must try! I can’t actually rave about this place enough....
5.00 (118 reviews)
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Willow Way Fitness Lynnwood
Gym
👍👍 Great Box, even better Coaches! Of you are in the Lynwood area do yourself a favour and drop in you'll definitely enjoy it.
5.00 (118 reviews)
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Motley Crew CrossFit Seaboard
Fitness center
👍👍 I went to this crossfit box during my 1-week stay in Capetown and absolutely loved it! From the first moment when I contacted them until the very last session, I just felt so welcomed and accepted by the crew, it was incredible! The location is right in the middle of Seaboard, with Showers, Toilets,...
5.00 (114 reviews)
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Baobab Ridge
Lodge
👍👍 We had our honeymoon here and what an amazing experience we had. We loved every second of it! The chalet was beautifully decorated and had all the necessities. The staff were extremely welcoming, friendly, and attentive at all times. Our safari guide, Moven, was very knowledgeable and an excellent d...
5.00 (112 reviews)
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Purpose Fit
Fitness center
👍👍 What a GEM of n gym. From the coaches to the owners to the clients. We all feel like family and it’s so comfortable and relaxed. Purpose focuses one each Clients “purpose” to gym and needs. They accommodate anyone from injured to super fit. Everyday is an exciting challenge and you always leave feel...
5.00 (111 reviews)
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Masjid Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A)
Mosque
👍👍 Very beautiful masjid
5.00 (110 reviews)
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Ania Van Der Walt Properties
Real estate agency
👍👍 Ania was my estate agent. She made the experience of buying a house less frustrating.. She is reliable., goes an extra mile to assist. Very friendly. Thamk you for an excellent service. I am very happy with my new house.
5.00 (108 reviews)
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Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp
Lodge
5.00 (106 reviews)
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Pisces Diving Sodwana Bay
Diving center
👍👍 The Pisces team run a very professional operation, with a strong priority given to dive safety. However they are also some of the friendliest people I've ever met. This is my second dive holiday with them, and I think I'm spoiled for life! I cannot recommend them highly enough. I am especially grate...
5.00 (106 reviews)
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Senalala Safari Lodge
Lodge
Relaxed safari camp resort with unpretentious chalets offering free meals & wildlife activities.
5.00 (100 reviews)
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Tenacious CBD and Tobacco
Vaporizer store
👍👍 Love this shop! Always has new exciting products. Love the fudge & biscuits. Such a wide range of CBD products. They even have CBD bath salts for sports and tattoos recovery creams.
5.00 (100 reviews)
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ScubaXcursion Diving
Dive shop
👍👍 ScubaXcursion provided an unforgettable experience during my Open Water certification. The instructors were knowledgeable, very friendly and supportive, and the dive sites were breathtaking. Highly recommended for anyone eager to explore the underwater world!
5.00 (99 reviews)
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BODYTEC Steenberg
Gym
👍👍 Bodytec has really helped me feel stronger and better about myself. The trainers are the best, so friendly and welcoming. They are motivating and always enthusiastic. I've been going for over a year now and I honestly don't think I can stop. Thanks guys for creating such a comfortable environment.
5.00 (98 reviews)
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Footgear Cosmo Mall Jhb
Shoe store
👍👍 Thank you for the excellent service Sarah, I'm sorry for the run around but you're soo flexible. I appreciate you and your colleagues.
5.00 (98 reviews)
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MGM Wilderness l Mynhardt Guest Manor
Guest house
👍👍 Absolutely stunning guesthouse right on the beach! Even though we unfortunately only had one night there we absolutely loved our stay - Elsaby was incredibly welcoming and friendly and our room was incredible with a balcony right onto the ocean. Elsaby also went out of her way to sort some breakfast...
5.00 (97 reviews)
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