South African Collection

The Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
The Grenadier Guards (Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major), 1901

Table Mountain, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Night falls over radio telescope dishes of the KAT-7 Array at the proposed South African site for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)

Knysna turaco (Tauraco corythaix) in tree, Kariega Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town, Aerial View of Cape Town and Table Mountain

View of Table Mountain from Bloubergstrand at sunset, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Map of Cape Colony, South Africa
South Africa when a British colony, 1870s. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

British Empire world map, 19th century
British Empire world map. This world map shows the 19th-century British Empire (pink) and its indigenous peoples

Back of a Beetle car painted in zebra stripes, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Beach volleyball game, late afternoon, Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, near Hout Bay, South Africa

Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Household Cavalry-Captain, 2nd Life Guards, 1900. 2nd Regiment of Life Guards was renamed 2nd Life Guards in 1877 and contributed to the Household Cavalry Composite Regiment in the Second Boer War

Group of meerkats (Suricata suricatta), Kalahari Meerkat Project, Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Meerkat or (suricate) (Suricata suricatta) sitting while watching, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town, Camps Bay and Twelve Apostles

Beach huts on Muizenberg beach, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

RF - Lion (Panthera leo) head portrait at night, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Lioness (Lion, Panthera leo) running, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa, Africa

ZULU WAR, 1879. The defense of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, by British soldiers during the Zulu War. Line engraving, 1879

Drakensberg Mountains / Blyde River Canyon, Natal, South Africa

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

Long exposure at sunset at Camps Bay with cloud over Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

African wild dog (African hunting dog) (Cape hunting dog) (Lycaon pictus) running, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Meerkat or suricate (Suricata suricatta), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

African hare (Cape hare) (brown hare) (Lepus capensis), Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa, Africa

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Africa

African elephant, Loxodonta africana, Greater Addo National Park, South Africa, Africa

Table Mountain, Cape, South Africa, Africa

Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa, Africa

Southern right whale, Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa

Illustration, leaping Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii), curly horns and vertical white stripes on back half of body, side view

Children with national flag, South Africa, Africa

White rhino (Ceratotherium simum) and calf, Ithala Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, Africa

Bridal Veil Waterfall, Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa, Africa

Penguins at Boulder beach in Simons town, near Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis), Ithala (Ntshondwe) Game reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, Africa

Hippo, Hippopotamus amphibius, in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hippo, Hippopotamus amphibius, yawning in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Ostriches, Struthio camelus, on ostrich farm, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Common hippopotamuses (hippos), Hippopotamus amphibius, yawning, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Golden Mile, Durban, South Africa, Africa

Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Lammergeier (bearded vulture) (Gypaetus barbatus) in flight, Giants Castle, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, Africa

Leopard and cub, Singita Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa

Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis), Karoo National Park, South Africa, Africa

Geometric tortoise (Psammobates geometricus), west coast, South Africa, Africa

African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, Venetia Limpopo nature reserve, South Africa, Africa

Four meerkats (suricates), Suricata suricatta, Addo National Park, South Africa, Africa

Three meerkats (suricates), Suricata suricatta, Addo National Park, South Africa, Africa

Meerkats (suricates) (Suricata suricatta), Kalahari Gemsbok Park, South Africa, Africa

View of Table Mountain from Bloubergstrand beach at sunrise, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

South Africa, Western Cape, Constantia, Buitenverwachting Wine Farm

View of Table Mountain from Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Robberg Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. Creator: JE Bruton
The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900

The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

View of Table Mountain from Milnerton beach, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Plains zebra (Equus quagga) grooming foal, Kruger National Park, South Africa, July

Plan of the Marches near Isandhlwana between Jan. 12th and 22nd, 1879, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

The Rhodes Colossus, 1892 Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
The Rhodes Colossus, 1892. Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902), English-born South African businessman and statesman, shown striding across Africa from Cape Town to Cairo with a telegraph wire

Warthog -Phacochoerus africanus- at Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

Cecil Rhodes in South Africa, 1900
Cecil John Rhodes, British colonial administrator, on his verandah near Cape Town, South Africa, c. 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Hout Bay at sunset, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Vegetable garden at Babylonstoren Wine Estate, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) with young, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Leopard (Panthera pardus) female fighting off male after he tries to mate with her. Londolozi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

South Africa, Cape Town, Simons Town, Boulders Beach. African penguin colony (Spheniscus demersus)

Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa

Rock Dassie (hyrax) on top of Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Stellenbosch, Simonberg mountains, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

BOER WAR, 1900. Mrs. Davies, a British settler, firing on Boer positions during the siege of Mafeking, South Africa, May 1900. Contemporary English drawing

Young Zulu chief in South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Zulu mother and child by their hut, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Zulu fishermen at work, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) mother and infant, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Elephants (Loxodonta africana), greeting, Addo National Park, South Africa, Africa

Adult and infant chacma baboon (Papio ursinus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Chacma baboon CH 5788 Papio ursinus - South Africa © Clem Haagner ARDEA LONDON
CH-5788 CHACHA BABOON - Female offers herself to male, showing red bottom to indicate female is in oestrus South Africa

Hippos fighting, Hippopotamus amphibius, in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

General Sir Bindon Blood, 1902. Sir Bindon Blood (1842-1940) British Army commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Southern Africa. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon
Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Koos de la Rey ambushed Methuens column at Tweebosch on on 7 March 1902, Lord Methuen was captured by the Boers

Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: Heath
Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B. 1900

Micro brewery, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

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"Exploring the Vibrant South African Tapestry: From Cape Town to the Drakensberg Mountains" Discover the breathtaking beauty of South Africa, a country that encompasses diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. In the Western Cape lies Cape Town, a city renowned for its captivating blend of modernity and history. Take in an awe-inspiring aerial view of this metropolis, where Table Mountain stands tall as an iconic landmark. As the sun sets over Bloubergstrand, witness a mesmerizing vista of Table Mountain casting its enchanting silhouette against the horizon. This picturesque scene captures the essence of Cape Town's natural allure. Delve into South Africa's colonial past by exploring historical maps from the 19th century British Empire. These cartographic treasures provide insight into how this nation evolved over time. Venture further along Cape Town's coastline to Camps Bay and marvel at Twelve Apostles mountain range while enjoying beach volleyball games on pristine sandy shores. The map of Cape Colony reveals how these areas were once part of a larger territory that shaped South Africa's identity. Revving engines fill the air as Formula One World Championship races through history with Jim Clark piloting his Lotus Cosworth 49. This thrilling sport has captivated fans worldwide and left an indelible mark on South African motorsport culture. Stroll along Muizenberg Beach in Cape Town, where vibrant beach huts add splashes of color to your seaside experience. Enjoy warm sands beneath your feet as you soak up rays under clear blue skies – a quintessential coastal retreat in South Africa. Embark on an adventure beyond urban landscapes to encounter meerkats amidst Kalahari Meerkat Project in Van Zylsrus. Observe their playful antics and learn about these fascinating creatures' social dynamics within their natural habitat. Nature enthusiasts can't miss exploring Drakensberg Mountains or Blyde River Canyon – nature's masterpiece carved into rugged terrain offering panoramic vistas that leave visitors in awe.