South Africa has a long history and is home to many important historical sites. A practical option to see these places at your leisure is to rent a car. The following South African historical sites are accessible by renting a car with Kenings:
ISLAND OF ROBBEN, CAPE TOWN
Robben Island, which is situated off the coast of Cape Town, served as a political jail during apartheid. The first democratically elected president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, spent 18 years in prison there. You can drive your rental car to the V&A Waterfront, where ferries leave often.
JOHANNESBURG’S MUSEUM OF APARTHEID
This museum offers a thorough examination of South Africa’s apartheid era through exhibits and multimedia presentations that describe racial segregation’s history and effects on the nation. It is conveniently located in Johannesburg and is accessible by vehicle.
GAUTENG’S CRADLE OF HUMANKIND
The Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a paleoanthropological site that has produced numerous fossils and artefacts relevant to the evolution of humans. It is around 50 kilometres to the northwest of Johannesburg and is reachable by automobile.
PRETORIA’S VOORTREKKER MONUMENT
The Voortrekker Monument honours the Voortrekkers, who were early Dutch-speaking pioneers in South Africa and represent an important aspect of Afrikaner tradition. The monument lies in Pretoria and is easily accessible by vehicle.
MUSEUM ON ROBBEN ISLAND, PORT ELIZABETH
The Robben Island Museum, a branch of the Robben Island site in Cape Town, is located in Port Elizabeth. The museum sheds light on the political detainees who were housed there and their battles with apartheid. The museum is conveniently accessible by vehicle.
PRETORIA’S FREEDOM PARK
Freedom Park is a memorial and museum that honours South Africa’s battle for freedom and fosters peace. It is in Pretoria and provides sweeping views of the city. With your rental car, you can travel there.
KWAZULU-NATAL’S NELSON MANDELA CAPTURE SITE
This spot, which is close to Howick, serves as a reminder of where Nelson Mandela was detained in 1962. There is a sculpture of Mandela there, and there is also a tourist centre with information on his life and the fight against apartheid.
BATTLEFIELD OF ISANDLWANA, KWAZULU-NATAL
During the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879, significant combat took place on this ground. There are educational displays that detail the battle’s events and guided tours available.
CAPE TOWN’S CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE
This castle, which was constructed in the 17th century, is the oldest colonial structure still standing in South Africa. It served as a refuelling point for Dutch East India Company ships. Today, the castle serves as a museum and gives tours that highlight its historical significance.
BIG HOLE & MINE MUSEUM IN KIMBERLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA
This excavation, sometimes known as “The Big Hole,” is the biggest hand-dug excavation ever made. Visitors may now learn about the diamond rush era and tour the subterranean tunnels in what was once a diamond mine.
Before visiting these historical sites, make sure you book your rental car with Kenings and explore all the historical sites in South Africa.
