Filming locations in South Africa
Cinematic Travel Guide

South Africa

65 filming locations across South Africa

Experience the extreme versatility of Cape Town's dramatic coasts, Durban's lush wilderness, and Johannesburg's gritty backdrops that hosted "District 9", "Mad Max", and Marvel masterpieces.

Climate

Temperate with distinct summer and winter

Best time to visit

May to September (Wildlife & Whale watching)

Iconic filming hotspots

  • Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain
  • Blyde River Canyon
  • Kruger National Park
  • Robben Island

Filmed here

District 9Mad Max: Fury RoadBlood DiamondAvengers: Age of UltronInvictus

Explore South Africa through film

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