Western Cape of South Africa

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South Africa

Explore Cape town and the Western Cape - from the oldest buildings in South Africa to trendy Waterfront shopping; from majestic Table Mountain to glamorous beaches and dramatic seascapes; from the Winelands with its backdrop of mountain ranges and lush vinyards to the extroadinary botanical wealth of the Cape Floral Kingdom; and from whale watching in the sheltered bays of the Cape coast to having your photo taken at the Southern Tip of Africa.

Attractions...

Table Mountain

To avoid disappointment, make sure you visit Table Mountain at the beginning of your stay in Cape Town because the cable car closes if the weather is bad.

Robben island

Ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway near the Clock Tower at the V&A Waterfront. Put aside half a day to visit the island.

Cape Point

Spend a day driving along the coast to Cape Point. Return via the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Simonstown & Fish Hoek. Chapman's Peak drive toll: R23 per vehicle

Kirstenbosch

The National Botanical Gardens at Kirstenbosch feature flora from the unique Cape Floral Kingdom.

Winelands

Follow one of the famous wine routes of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. many wine estates are closed on Sundays.

Hermanus

Best land-based whale watching in the world. One hour's drive from Cape Town. Whale season: July to November.

	Distance	Approx. Time
Cape Town - Stellenbosch	63km	45 min
Cape Town - Worcester	96km	1 hour
Cape Town - Hermanus	143km	1¹/₂ hour
Cape Town - Swellendam	220km	2 hours
Hermanus - Swellendam	148km	1¹/₂ hours