![Monument to the Afrikaans language, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa [Image Potjie/Flickr]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/5/26/660x290/b_502x220x82/monument-to-the-afrikaans-language-paarl-western-cape-south-africa-image-potjieflickr_2269657.jpg "Monument to the Afrikaans language, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa [Image Potjie/Flickr]")
Goat Tower of Fairview - Fairview Cheese & Wine Farm, Paarl, South Africa
Goats are known for loving to climb. They have been known to climb on top of other livestock in a farm to get a better view. Charles Back, the owner of Fairview Wine and Cheese, came up with the idea of building the goat tower in 1981. At the time he had a herd of around 750 Saanen goats, so they probably vie for a spot on the tower. The winery at the farm also came up with the name “Goats do Roam” for their wines, which is a play on the French wine produced in Côtes du Rhône.
Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre - Barkly West Road Barkley West South Africa
The rock art is believed to date back between 1,000 and 2,000 years and are thought to be the sophisticated religious art created by the Bushman or San society in South Africa. It is also believed the engravings were inspired by visions during a trance and were left on the rocks to inspire others. The rock art pictured here is a rhino, but they also depict many other wildlife species, including elephants.
Sunland Baobab - Duiwelskloof, South Africa
This is among the largest baobab trees in South Africa and measures 72 ft in height, with a diameter of 155 ft, which makes it the widest on the African continent. It is estimated the tree is some 6,000 years old. Baobab trees naturally hollow out after around 1,000 years and the Van Heerden family came up with the idea of creating a pub inside the tree. Although small, the rustic pub can accommodate 15 people and has 13-ft high ceilings.
Afrikaans Language Monument - Gabbema Doordrift Street, Paarl, South Africa
There are 11 official languages spoken in South Africa, but Afrikaans, which originated as a Dutch dialect, is one of the most used of all. A monument was built to the language and the three, convex mounds of the monument relate to the role played by African tongues. The soaring obelisk was inspired by author C.J. Langenhoven, who called the language a “rapidly ascending curve.” This is believed to be the only monument to a language anywhere in the world.
Macassar Beach Pavilion - Cape Town, South Africa
The Macassar Beach Pavilion in Cape Town was abandoned some time ago and nature has reclaimed the slides and pavilion. It forms part of the Macassar Dune Reserve, where signs warn visitors that the dunes are constantly on the move. The water park was named for the Sheikh of Yusuf, a Macassar nobleman who died here in 1699 and whose grave lies nearby.
