Cape Point Named One of the World’s Most “Worth It” Destinations

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A new international study analysed more than three million travel reviews to discover which attractions visitors genuinely believe are worth the effort, and South Africa’s Cape Point made the cut.

Global (04 June 2026) – Every year, brands and companies around the world conduct surveys and research projects to find interesting angles that connect their products to bigger conversations. It is clever marketing. A travel insurance company talking about travel experiences makes perfect sense… and when the data is interesting (and includes South Africa), it can reveal some fascinating insights.

That is exactly what happened when UK-based travel insurance company InsureandGo analysed more than three million traveller reviews from some of the world’s most famous, expensive and difficult-to-reach attractions. Rather than focusing on star ratings or visitor numbers, they searched for one specific phrase: “worth it”.

The result is essentially the ultimate travel cheat sheet, highlighting the destinations travellers repeatedly say justified every kilometre travelled and every cent spent.

Topping the global list was Kings Canyon Lookout in Australia’s remote Northern Territory, followed by Ireland’s spectacular Skellig Michael Monastery and New Zealand’s Franz Josef Glacier Viewpoint. Other attractions making the top rankings included the Great Wall of China’s Jinshanling section, Egypt’s Abu Simbel Temples, the Batad Rice Terraces in the Philippines, Switzerland’s Jungfraujoch, Scotland’s Quiraing and Canada’s stunning Moraine Lake.

And nestled among those globally celebrated destinations was South Africa’s very own Cape of Good Hope, ranked 16th in the world.

And we couldn’t agree more.

Situated within the breathtaking Cape Point section of the Table Mountain National Park, the Cape of Good Hope is a place everyone should visit. The journey to get there takes visitors through dramatic coastal scenery, fynbos-covered landscapes and some of the most beautiful stretches of road anywhere in the country. By the time you reach the iconic lighthouse and towering cliffs, the experience already feels memorable. It is also one of those rare attractions that manages to impress both locals and international visitors equally. No matter how many times you have been, there is something about standing at the southern edge of the Cape Peninsula that still feels extraordinary.

And while we are delighted to see Cape Point receiving global recognition, there is another reason this story feels so good.

South Africa is overflowing with places that deserve a spot on any “worth it” list.

From standing atop Table Mountain as the city unfolds beneath you, to spotting the Big Five in Kruger National Park, driving Chapman’s Peak, hiking in the Drakensberg, watching whales breach in Hermanus, exploring the Cango Caves, visiting the Blyde River Canyon, standing at the meeting point of two oceans at Cape Agulhas or watching the sunrise over the Panorama Route, our country is packed with experiences that leave a lasting impression.

In fact, the Good Things Guy team put together our own list of 100 incredible things to do in South Africa. Let’s call it our very own “worth it” list… for all the lekker things to do in South Africa.

Our journalists shared their favourite hidden gems, bucket-list adventures and unforgettable experiences from every corner of our country. The list stretched from hot-air balloon rides and safari adventures to township tours, flower season road trips, mountain hikes, coastal escapes and everything in between.

So yes, we completely agree with the findings. Cape Point is one of the world’s most “worth it” destinations. But the real good news is that it is only one of hundreds waiting to be discovered right here at home.

Whether your next adventure takes you to a lighthouse on the Cape coast, a mountain peak in KwaZulu-Natal, a wildlife reserve in Limpopo or a small-town treasure hidden along a country road, South Africa has an extraordinary way of rewarding those who explore it.