REGIONS AND DESTINATIONS

Cape Town and Peninsula: With its majestic icon Table Mountain backdrop and pristine beaches, Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful, culturally diverse cities in Africa. Between the high-rise office blocks, Edwardian and Victorian buildings have been meticulously preserved ... more about » Cape Town & Peninsula

Cape West Coast: The Cape West Coast area includes Darling, Langebaan, Saldanha, St Helena Bay and Yzerfontein. The beautiful coastal wild flower reserves unravel across green hills. Famous for seaside resorts, flower displays, the West Coast National Park, fynbos, watersports ... more about » Cape West Coast

Cape Winelands: The rich, fertile soils along the Breede River and especially the areas of Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, have become world famous for their whites, reds, sherries, ports and brandies. It is the Mediterranean climate and winter rainfall of the south-western ... more about » Cape Winelands

Cape Helderberg: The Cape Helderberg includes Somerset West, Strand and Gordon's Bay. The region is comfortably close to Cape Town and the Cape Winelands, and is the perfect stop-over for tourists visiting the Cape Overberg or Garden Route. Famous for its seaside resorts ... more about » Cape Helderberg

Cape Overberg: The Overberg includes Swellendam, Arniston, Caledon, Hermanus and L'Agulhas. It is the most southerly region in Africa and is surrounded by mountains and ocean. The holiday-friendly Cape Overberg shoreline is famed for whale watching, shipwrecks, lighthouses ... more about » Cape Overberg

The Swartland: The main town of the Swartland, Malmesbury, lies at the centre of one of the country's most important wheat-producing areas. Lush fruit plantations, expansive protea farms and indigenous veld flowers complete the picture. The region is also known for its Khoi-San rock art ... more about » Swartland

Olifants River Valley: The Olifants River Valley includes the towns of Clanwilliam, Lamberts Bay, Citrusdal and Vredendal, and comprises one of the largest citrus producing areas in South Africa. It is also known for its awe-inspiring scenic beauty and the fascinating distorted rock formations of ... more about » Olifants River Valley

Breede River Valley: An area of panoramic landscapes and towering cliffs which provide magnificent views of its valleys. It is the largest fruit and wine producing region of the Western Cape and includes Montagu, Ceres, Bonnievale, Worcester and Tulbagh. The wineries and cellars of the ... Breede River Valley »

Klein and Central Karoo: The principal towns of the little Karoo are Oudtshoorn, Calitzdorp, De Rust, Uniondale, Beaufort West and Prince Albert. Famous for the Cango Caves, ostrich farms, the Karoo National Park, hiking trails, the Voortrekker Monument, Swartberg Pass, Gamkaskloof ... more about » Klein Karoo

Garden Route: The Garden Route runs between Heidelberg and Storms River, parallel to a coastline featuring lakes, mountains, tall indigenous forests, amber-coloured rivers and golden beaches. Meandering trails are followed by hikers, the forests invite leisurely drives, and lakes and rivers ... more about  » Garden Route

POPULAR TOURIST ROUTES

Cape Wine Routes: South African wine has undergone a whole new momentum. An emerging ethos has taken the local wine industry into the global arena. South African wine has come of age and is now competing on the world wine stage. A whole new generation of winemakers has ... more about » Cape Wine Routes

Route 62: This well-maintained blacktop highway meanders from Worcester, by way of the Breede River valley, through Robertson, Ashton and Montagu, then the Klein Karoo landmark towns and then on to George and the Garden Route. The road follows winding and spectacular mountain passes ... more about » Route 62

Cape Whale Coast: The coming of whales to the Whale Coast, every year between June and November, not only creates a stir, but brings to our shores a large, intelligent and remarkable giant of the sea and the only mammal to have adapted to life in the open oceans. Whales, including ...more about » Cape Whale Coast

"MUST SEE" ATTRACTIONS

Table Mountain: This World Heritage Site is undeniably the largest tourist attraction in Cape Town, and indeed in South Africa, and draws holidaymakers from the four corners of the globe. The summit can be reached by trails or cable-car. The indigenous flora of the ... more about » Table Mountain and see Table Mountain photographs

Robben Island: Lies about 11km north of Cape Town. It has become synonymous with the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island, because of his opposition to apartheid. Robben Island has been designated a Cultural World Heritage Site ... more about » Robben Island

V & A Waterfront: This busy commercial harbour is set in the midst of a huge entertainment venue with pubs, restaurants, specialty shops, craft markets, theatres and movies. Boat trips around the harbour are popular. Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium and the Maritime Museum  ... more about » V&A Waterfront

Cape Town Beaches: The western coastline is characterised by rocky outcrops and beautiful beaches. The Atlantic Coast features the world-renowned pristine beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno, while the Indian Coast boasts the warmer ocean water beaches of ... more about » Cape Town Beaches

Cape Town Shopping: Shopping in Cape Town and its suburbs can be an exciting experience. For the international Tourist, shopping in Cape Town is relatively inexpensive due to the favourable exchange rate and comparatively low production costs. For the Tourist, jewellery is particularly  ... more about » Cape Town Shopping

Cape Point: Cape Point is one of Cape Town's main attractions and is home to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, which is noted for its floral diversity and especially its wild flowers that bloom in the spring. The lighthouse at Cape Point is the most powerful on the South African coast  ... more about » Cape Point

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens: Beautifully situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, these world-renowned gardens are dedicated to the preservation of the indigenous plants of Southern Africa. Some 6000 different species are grown here, including protea, fern ... more about » Kirstenbosch Gardens

Table Mountain National Park: The narrow portion of land with its many beautiful valleys, bays and beaches is circled by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the warmer waters of False Bay in the east. The Park has two world-renowned landmarks within its boundaries ... more about » Table Mountain National Park