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Western Cape
A region of majestic mountains, well-watered valleys, wide, sandy beaches and breathtaking scenery.
The Western Cape is situated on the southwestern tip of the African continent. The cold Atlantic Ocean along the west coast is a rich fishing area, while the warmer Indian Ocean skirts its southern beaches.
Visitors to the Western Cape can disembark at Cape Town International Airport or at the Port of Cape Town in the shadow of Table Mountain. A network of roads also leads to Cape Town, the capital, also known as the Mother City.
Other important towns in the province include Vredenburg-Saldanha, an important harbour for iron exports and the fishing industry; Worcester and Stellenbosch in the heart of the winelands; George, renowned for indigenous timber and vegetable produce; Oudtshoorn, known for its ostrich products and the world-famous Cango Caves; and Beaufort West on the dry, sheep-farming plains of the Great Karoo.
The Western Cape boasts one of the six accepted floral kingdoms of the world. Although the smallest of them all, the Western Cape Floral Kingdom, locally called fynbos, contains more plant species than the whole of Europe. These include the world-famous protea and heather.
The Knysna-Tsitsikamma region has the country's biggest indigenous forests. This is a fairyland of age-old forest giants, ferns and colourful birdlife. Products of the forests include furniture made from the indigenous yellowwood, stinkwood and white pear, and these are sought-after pieces.
Source: South African Tourism
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Travel to Cape Town & Surroundings
Cape Town, Cape Town International, Cape Town Waterfront | Travel to Garden Route - WC
George, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield, George Airport |
Travel to Karoo
| Travel to Klein Karoo / Little Karoo
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Travel to Peninsula
Hout Bay, Muizenberg, Simon's Town, Camps Bay | Travel to Cape Winelands
Paarl, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Wellington, Franschhoek, Tulbagh, Constantia, Pniel |
Travel to West Coast
| Travel to Overberg
Hermanus, Malgas |
Travel to Southwestern Cape
L'Agulhas | Towns and Regions in Western Cape
Beaufort West, Ceres, Clanwilliam, Lambert's Bay, Saldanha, Bellville, Ladysmith (W Cape), Montagu, Gansbaai, Kleinmond, Swellendam, Tableview, Newlands, Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Constantia Valley, Pinelands, Goodwood, Milnerton, Port Beaufort, Wynberg, Koue Bokkeveld, Klapmuts, Arniston, Kenilworth |
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Hotels in Western Cape - Show all accommodation in Western Cape »»
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| | Princess Emma
From $2005 per person per night
 | Princess Emma, moored at Africa's most celebrated playground, the Victoria & Alfred Marina, offers a most exclusive travel experience. Guests can power cruise the Cape Town waters from Clifton Beach to False Bay or Langebaan Lagoon in world class style and elegance. Four luxurious en-suite cabins, all independently air-conditioned, accommodate eight guests. The wide aft deck offers alfresco dining and the swimming platform provides easy access to the water and for sports equipment. Sunbeds adorn the spacious flybridge and foredeck. |
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| | The Commodore
From $140 per person per night
 | The Commodore is situated near Cape Town's famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and is famous for its superb service and excellent cuisine. Accommodation is in luxurious and elegantly furnished rooms and suites. This premier hotel offers spectecular views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island. |
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| | Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
From $271 per person per night
 | The Pezula Resort Hotel has an exquisite location on the Eastern Head of Knysna, overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Knysna Lagoon and the Outenique Mountains. Accommodation is of the highest standard, service is impeccable and the activities on offer are legion. |
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Tours covering Western Cape - Show all safaris & tours covering Western Cape »»
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| | Safari & Cape Town - Kruger & Cape Peninsula
From $1023 per person per night
 | Join guided walking safaris, game drives and birding safaris in an area where you enjoy exclusive traversing rights in the best Big Five game viewing area in the Kruger National Park. Continue your trip with a stay in a five star waterfront retreat right on the beach in the picturesque lobster-fishing village of Kommetjie, a short thirty-minute drive from Cape Town.
Tour Duration: 6 days |
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| | Western and Eastern Cape Self Drive (CIAA-ELA)
From per person per night
 | Travel at your own pace and explore the beautiful Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces. Visit the magnificent Addo Elephant Park, see the whales at Hermanus and enjoy a variety of picturesque little towns through which you will travel before arriving in East London.
Tour Duration: 20 days |
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| | Cape, Zambezi Splendour (CIA-JIAI)
From $3907 per person per night
 | A magnificent 14 day tour that starts off in the Fairest Cape of the world. Next visit is to beautiful KwaZulu Natal, followed by Africa's Kingdom of Pleasure - Sun City, and last but not least the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Enjoy all of this while staying in most luxurious establishments.
Tour Duration: 14 days |
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Cango Caves
A place of great natural beauty and a national monument.
The Cango Caves, one of the world's great natural wonders, provide a magical journey through massive caverns and fascinating limestone...
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| Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe
The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe is the last steam hauled scheduled passenger train operating in Southern Africa.
This unique steam train departs Monday to Saturday (excluding 25 December) from George to Mossel...
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays.
Set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous...
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| Ostrich Farms - Oudtshoorn
The ostrich capital of the world.
Warm, dry summers and sunny winter days make it the ideal breeding ground for the world's biggest bird, the Ostrich. Before the arrival of the first settlers Ostrich...
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Boulders Beach
Boulders is a lovely beach on the coast of False Bay near Simonstown.
A series of nooks and coves tucked in among towering boulders offers shelter from the wind and sun. Safe swimming for children and...
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| Cape Peninsula Nature Reserve
A fauna- and flora paradise that includes the most southwesterly point of Africa, Cape Point.
Escape the metropolis and lose yourself in a 7 750ha reserve of indigenous flora and fauna, including...
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Bungee Jumping - Bloukrans River
The highest commercial bungi jump in the world is at Bloukrans River Bridge.
The height is 216 metres with a 7 second free fall! The adventure company Face Adrenalin will make sure you have an...
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| Robben Island
A national monument, Robben Island is one of the most significant historical sites in South Africa.
Robben Island was first used by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a victualling station, it...
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