South Africa continues to emerge as one of the most worthwhile countries to enjoy a holiday. In fact, Lonely Planet has declared South Africa as one of the top 10 countries that you need to visit in 2018.

What’s amazing about South Africa is that you can experience a wide array of attractions and natural wonders in a single area. From its lush mountainside and pristine beaches to its exciting culture and history, South Africa should definitely form part of your annual travel goals.

There are so many things to enjoy in this African country, and any traveler might get overwhelmed with the sheer number of destination options. That’s why it’s important to know which South African destinations deserve to get the attention of travelers both casual and frequent.

We asked 17 South African travel bloggers about their favorite destinations. Check out this roundup of responses:

Favorite destination in South Africa (as voted by 17 bloggers):

#1: Garden Route 4 votes

#2: Cape Town and Wild Coast 3 votes

#3: Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga Province 2 votes

One vote each: Midlands, South Coast, Mapungubwe National Park, Coffee Bay, Pretoria, Lowveld, and Cape Winelands