Locations in South Africa
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in South Africa
Located at the southernmost tip of the continent, South Africa boasts incredible wildlife, stunning natural landmarks, and warm, welcoming people (Anyone who enjoyed the street parties, African culture, and ever-present buzz of the vuvuzela at the 2010 FIFA World Cup will agree!) But football isn’t the reason most filmmakers come (sorry Bafana Bafana!) The breathtaking filming locations in South Africa are the real draw. But with so many to choose from, having a journalist fixer and a dedicated production coordinator in South Africa is a must.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg was founded because of its gold mines but nowadays many filmmakers come because there’s another type of treasure i.e. Some of the most incredible filming locations in South Africa! For instance, the epic fight scene between Iron Man and The Hulk in Avengers: Age of Ultron was filmed in this world-class city. Between the center’s tree-line narrow streets to famed areas such as Gandhi Square, Ponte Tower, and, of course, the sprawling Soweto township, the former home of Nelson Mandela, your location scout will be spoilt for choice.
Pretoria
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa but don’t think that makes it a dull filming location in South Africa. It’s a vibrant city with lively markets, rooftop bars, and excellent natural spots for location scouting. There’s the Groenkloof Nature Reserve, which was actually the first game sanctuary in Africa, and the famed Rietvlei Nature Reserve where background shots will easily include a rhino or three, not to mention passing zebras and hyenas. Excited? Your production coordinator in South Africa will organize filming permits here.
Pretoria
Cape Town
With its wide choice of environments, the nation’s legislative capital is one of the most popular filming locations in South Africa for good reason. Boulder Beach on the Cape Peninsula is where you can film rare African penguins, while Woodstock’s vibrant street art provides a stunning urban backdrop. And, of course, there’s the flat-topped Table Mountain, one of the world’s oldest mountains. We’ll arrange a journalist fixer to provide background details on these incredible spots and help you choose the best locations for your video.
Kruger National Park
As far as wilderness filming locations in South Africa go, Kruger National Park in the northeast part of South Africa is one of the best. It’s one of the continent’s largest game reserves and a place where location scouting for an area that features the “big five”—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos — is made easy. Something else Kruger has are several astonishing examples of prehistoric rock art, the focus of many documentaries and the reason that Africa is often called “the Cradle of Humankind”.
Kruger National Park
Mapungubwe National Park
Mapungubwe, about five hours from Johannesburg, is perfect for wildlife location scouting, though it also has rare limestone rock formations and iconic baobab trees. This massive park was home to Africa’s largest kingdom in the 14th century, and now houses 150+ archaeological sites where gold and ivory artifacts from the period have been recovered. If you plan to film near these digs, your production coordinator in South Africa will organize the proper permits. It’s also a malaria area, so getting anti-malaria medication before filming here is essential.
Finding a location scout in South Africa
Getting plans together for a wildlife film, a brand ad campaign, or a corporate video? Well, you’ll have a broad choice of filming locations in South Africa. Taking up only the southern tip of the African continent, you might think the country is pretty small but it’s actually twice as big as France. This means it can be a challenge to travel around or figure out the best exterior locations, and having a professional production fixer to assist makes sense. Say no more! We’d be delighted to be your overall production coordinator in South Africa.
We know our country inside out and can recommend tailored locations based on your vision. We also have a full team of carefully vetted film experts who’ll plan and manage all your production logistics. You won’t have to worry about permits, travel, accommodation, or equipment rental—we’ll deal with it all. So drop us an email and let’s begin your South African filming adventure today!
