9 Instagrammable spots in South Africa (that aren’t Table Mountain)

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Table Mountain is incredibly stunning and iconic – but let’s be honest, it’s on every tourist’s feed! If you’re looking to level up your Instagram game with fresh, eye-catching content, South Africa offers a lot more than just that famous flat-topped landmark. Here are nine other Instagrammable spots around the country that bring the wow-factor without the crowd…

1. God’s Window – Mpumalanga, South Africa

High above the Lowveld, God’s Window offers panoramic views that seem to stretch forever. Mist curls through the forested cliffs at sunrise, giving your Instagram photos a surreal, almost dreamlike quality. It’s one of those spots where the name actually lives up to the hype.

2. Blyde River Canyon – Mpumalanga

Blyde River Canyon. Image: canva

The third-largest canyon in the world – and arguably the greenest – South Africa’s Blyde River Canyon is a layered marvel of cliffs, rock formations, and rivers. The viewpoint at the Three Rondavels is especially photogenic, with massive round rock towers that look sculpted by hand.

3. Bo-Kaap – Cape Town

Bright, bold, and full of culture, the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood pops with vibrant colours and cobblestone charm. Every house is a different hue, from neon pinks to electric blues – perfect for striking street shots and fashion-forward selfies.

4. Bloukrans Bridge – Garden Route, South Africa

Want to mix adrenaline with aesthetics? The Bloukrans Bridge isn’t just the world’s highest commercial bungee jump – it’s also a totally Instagrammable spot. Whether you’re leaping off or just framing the massive arch against the valley below, this spot makes a statement.

5. The Big Hole – Kimberley

Aerial shots here look surreal. Once a diamond mine, South Africa’s Big Hole is now an eerily symmetrical crater filled with deep blue water. It’s a strange, hauntingly beautiful contrast to the dry land around it.

6. Drakensberg Amphitheatre – KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

This natural rock wall stretches for miles and towers nearly 1 200 meters high. The rugged cliffs, waterfalls, and high-altitude clouds create an almost Jurassic vibe – especially at sunrise when the light slices across the mountain face. So Instagrammable!

7. Namaqualand (in bloom) – Northern Cape

For a few short weeks between August and September, the arid landscape of Namaqualand explodes with wildflowers. It’s one of the most unexpected sights in South Africa: deserts carpeted in yellows, oranges, and purples. A macro photographer’s dream.

8. Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge – Garden Route, South Africa

Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge. Image: canva

Tucked inside the Tsitsikamma National Park, this long, swaying bridge stretches over the Storms River Mouth. Framed by cliffs and crashing waves, it’s got that “lost in the wild” energy, but with just enough infrastructure to stay safe.

9. Cederberg rock formations – Western Cape

Weird, weathered, and wonderful. The Cederberg region in South Africa is full of twisted sandstone shapes, ancient San rock art, and dramatic desert sunsets. It’s perfect for moody silhouettes and stark, high-contrast compositions.