South Africa’s 12 UNESCO World Heritage SitesFrom some of the oldest rocks on Earth to the caves where our earliest ancestors once lived, South Africa is home to places that have shaped both human history and the natural world. UNESCO has recognised 12 World Heritage Sites in South Africa, each celebrated for its outstanding cultural or natural significance. Here’s every UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Africa and why each one deserves a spot on your bucket list. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place considered so valuable that it’s protected for future generations. Fossil Hominid Sites of South AfricaOften associated with the Cradle of Humankind, this World Heritage Site actually includes several fossil-rich locations across South Africa.