The Hottest Production Locations in South Africa This Summer
South Africa has firmly established itself as one of the premier production locations on the planet primarily because of its fine blend of first world infrastructure, awe-inspiring natural beauty and a fortuitous climate.
There is virtually no natural landscape out there that cannot be accommodated by one of the nine versatile regions of this Southern African nation, so if you are looking for startling seascapes, majestic mountain vistas or pristine bushveld savannah, there is an amazing array of choice.
Johannesburg – modern and first world
The city of Johannesburg, colloquially known as ‘Egoli’ or place of gold, is the uber-urbanised industrial hub of this richly endowed country and is quite spectacular in its own right. Gleaming skyscrapers stand cheek-to-jowl with disused mine dumps and abandoned shafts, whilst colonial mansions with carefully manicured gardens remind one of bygone days of the British and Dutch rule.
It is now a modern and vibrant African city that can rival its European counterparts without too much effort and is the location of the largest stock exchange on the continent.
Kruger National Park – wildlife Mecca
A few hours’ drive from Johannesburg in the province of Mpumalanga is the internationally acclaimed Kruger National Park, one of the largest conservation areas in Africa. This area, rich in wildlife, is an ideal location for photographic productions. Apart from the vast selection of wild animals and birds in their own habitats, there is a range of upmarket guest houses and bush lodges to accommodate a production team’s every whim.
Mpumalanga – dramatic canyons and tales of nuggets
The province itself boasts a sumptuous array of dramatic canyons, riverine pot holes fabled to hold remnants of gold nuggets, imperious waterfalls and hectares of indigenous forest. The village of Pilgrim’s Rest, the focal point of an early alluvial gold rush, remains in all its glory, telling the tale of the 1873 discovery of the precious metal by a character known as ‘Wheelbarrow’ Patterson.
Free State – tones and textures
A preferred location for stills photography is the land-locked Free State, an area defined by rich earthy colours and textures. It is a region doMinated by extensive fields of wheat and maize with the occasional plot of sunflowers to break the tonal tranquillity.
The generally flat landscape evolves into the Maluti Mountains that form the natural boundary to the Kingdom of Lesotho and one of the natural highlights of the region is the famed Golden Gate National Park, formed to protect the wonderfully eroded sandstone highlands.
Cape Town – professional support and unsurpassed beauty
Cape Town lies at the tip of South Africa and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The city has an exciting cosmopolitan feel but with a marked African influence, making it totally unique to the continent. Her natural beauty is quite unsurpassed with the iconic Table Mountain acting as a backdrop to the small yet vibey city. Cape Town has long been a chosen destination for both international motion pictures and still productions and offers a consummate team of professionals to take care of the finer points of production.
Lavana James
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