Western Cape
Home to Cape Town, the Winelands, and the dramatic coastline where two oceans meet
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Cape Town
Mother City where Table Mountain meets two oceans and vibrant culture
Stellenbosch
Oak-lined university town at the heart of South Africa's premier wine country
Franschhoek
French Huguenot valley that became South Africa's culinary capital
Hermanus
World-class whale watching from clifftop paths above Walker Bay
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Summit Table Mountain at Sunrise
Hike the Platteklip Gorge route to the flat summit above the clouds.
Stand at the Edge of the Cape of Good Hope
Reach the dramatic cliffs where the Atlantic meets the wild south coast.
Walk Through History on Robben Island
Visit the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years.
Feast on a Cape Malay Bobotie
Taste South Africa's signature spiced dish in the colorful Bo-Kaap quarter.
Taste Your Way Through the Cape Winelands
Sample world-class Pinotage and Chenin Blanc at historic wine estates.
Cage Dive with Great White Sharks
Come face-to-face with the ocean's apex predator in the waters off Gansbaai.
Swim with Penguins at Boulders Beach
Wade into the Indian Ocean alongside a colony of African penguins.
Watch Southern Right Whales from the Cliff Path
Spot whales breaching just meters from shore on the world's best land-based whale watching trail.
Chase the Sunset on Chapman's Peak Drive
Drive one of the world's most spectacular coastal roads as the sun drops into the Atlantic.
Ride the Franschhoek Wine Tram
Hop on and off a vintage tram linking the valley's finest wine estates.
Dine at a World-Ranked Cape Winelands Restaurant
Experience South Africa's culinary pinnacle at a Franschhoek fine-dining estate.
Browse the Colours of Neighbourgoods Market
Graze through Cape Town's best street food at the Old Biscuit Mill Saturday market.
Sample Craft Wine at the Hermanus Wine Route
Discover boutique wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley behind the whale coast.
Walk the Historic Dorp Street Mile
Admire the finest collection of Cape Dutch architecture in South Africa.
Mountain Bike the Jonkershoek Trails
Ride single-track through fynbos-covered mountains above the Winelands.
Visit the Huguenot Memorial Museum
Trace the story of French refugees who brought winemaking to the Cape.
Stroll Through the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
Wander South Africa's oldest university garden, home to rare succulents and orchids.