South Africa scenic landscape and mountains

Things to Do in South Africa

Experience world-class entertainment, iconic Big Five safari parks, luxury shopping, and vibrant coastal cities while pursuing your professional pilot training at Unitas Flying Academy.

10 Amazing Places to Explore

Select a tab below to discover each destination with details, highlights, and direct application links to join Unitas Flying Academy.

Sun City resort and swimming pools, South Africa
North West Province, South Africa
Resort & Entertainment

Sun City, South Africa

Sun City is South Africa's premier luxury resort and entertainment destination, surrounded by the dramatic Pilanesberg mountains. Offering world-renowned championship golf courses, tropical water parks, luxury hotels, and immediate access to Big Five malaria-free safaris, it is an extraordinary experience for aviation trainees.

Luxury Resort & Casino Complex
Gary Player Championship Golf Course
Valley of Waves Water Park
Pilanesberg Big Five Safari Access
Gold Reef City theme park rides and historic gold mine, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
Heritage & Amusement

Gold Reef City, Johannesburg

Located on an authentic 19th-century gold mine, Gold Reef City is one of Johannesburg’s most famous attractions. It brings South Africa’s rich gold rush history to life with thrilling roller coasters, underground mine tours, 4D cinemas, and vibrant live entertainment.

Underground Mine Tour Experience
World-Class Roller Coasters & Rides
Historic Gold Pouring Demonstration
Lyric Theatre & Casino Complex
Montecasino Tuscan style village and illuminated fountains, Johannesburg
Fourways, Johannesburg
Tuscan Village & Culture

Montecasino, Johannesburg

Modelled after a classic Italian Tuscan village, Montecasino in Fourways is Johannesburg’s flagship dining and lifestyle precinct. Walk along indoor cobbled streets under a painted sky, enjoy world-class theatre at Teatro, and experience fine dining in an enchanted European setting.

Authentic Tuscan Architecture
Teatro Theatre & Stage Performances
Montecasino Bird & Conservation Gardens
Open-Air Piazza & Gourmet Restaurants
Melrose Arch tree lined avenue and outdoor cafes, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
Urban Luxury & Lifestyle

Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

Melrose Arch is Johannesburg’s most sophisticated urban precinct. Renowned for its secure, pedestrianized tree-lined streets, high-fashion boutiques, five-star boutique hotels, and open-air cafes, it delivers a modern cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Pedestrianized Open-Air Piazza
Boutique Fashion & Luxury Outlets
Fine Dining & Artisan Coffee Shops
Vibrant Nightlife & Evening Ambience
Eye of Africa championship golf course landscape, Johannesburg
Gauteng, South Africa
Golf Estate & Nature

Eye of Africa, Johannesburg

Eye of Africa is an exclusive residential and golf estate situated in the rolling hills south of Johannesburg. Featuring an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, pristine hiking trails, and serene clubhouse dining, it offers an exceptionally tranquil retreat.

Greg Norman Signature 18-Hole Course
Pristine Highveld Natural Scenery
The Greens Grill House & Fine Dining
Mountain Biking & Walking Trails
Sandton City Mall financial district skyline and Nelson Mandela Square, Johannesburg
Sandton, Johannesburg
Financial & Shopping Hub

Sandton City Mall, Johannesburg

Situated in Africa's richest square mile, Sandton City is an iconic global shopping destination. With over 300 luxury stores, the Diamond Walk high-fashion wing, and direct access to Nelson Mandela Square, it is the financial and shopping heart of Johannesburg.

Over 300 International Retail Outlets
Diamond Walk Luxury Designer Avenue
Nelson Mandela Square & Statue
Gautrain High-Speed Rail Station Access
Mall of Africa architectural view and main atrium, Johannesburg
Midrand, Johannesburg
Retail Architecture

Mall of Africa, Johannesburg

Mall of Africa is South Africa’s largest single-phase shopping mall, situated in Waterfall City, Midrand. Inspired by the natural geological features of the African continent, it houses world-leading retail brands, IMAX theaters, and expansive open-air dining decks.

Largest Single-Phase Shopping Mall
African-Inspired Architectural Atriums
Waterfall Park & Amphitheatre
IMAX Cinema & International Flagships
African lion and wildlife safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Mpumalanga & Limpopo, South Africa
Iconic Safari Wildlife

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s largest and most celebrated wildlife reserves. Spanning nearly 20,000 square kilometers, it provides unmatched open-vehicle safari game drives where visitors can observe the famous Big Five — lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos — in their natural wild habitats.

Home to Africa's Legendary Big Five
Guided Safari Drives & Bush Walks
Breathtaking Wilderness Landscapes
World-Renowned Eco-Lodges & Camps
Aerial view of Table Mountain and Cape Town coastal coastline, South Africa
Western Cape, South Africa
Coastal Metropolis

Cape Town, South Africa

Consistently voted among the world's most beautiful cities, Cape Town is framed by majestic Table Mountain, Atlantic ocean beaches, and historic vineyards. It provides student pilots with stunning coastal views and unforgettable flight navigation routes.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
V&A Waterfront & Maritime Harbour
Camps Bay & Clifton Atlantic Beaches
Scenic Coastal Flight Navigation
Durban Golden Mile beach, Indian Ocean skyline, South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Subtropical Coastline

Durban, South Africa

Situated on South Africa’s warm Indian Ocean coast, Durban is famous for its Golden Mile beach promenade, warm year-round subtropical climate, world-class surfing, and vibrant cultural heritage.

Golden Mile Beachfront Promenade
Warm Subtropical Flying Climate
uShaka Marine World & Oceanarium
Rich Culinary Culture & Spice Markets