With coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic oceans, the Western Cape province is well-known for its port city of Cape Town, also known as the “Mother City” of the country. Cape Town is loved by tourists and locals alike. Table Mountain offers breath-taking views of the greater Cape, and the city itself is of a laid-back nature. One can sip on the Winelands’ award-winning wines and go for a hike in the Stellenbosch Mountains, a mere 20-minute drive from Cape Town. Explore the fishing towns along the West Coast, with its friendly people and down-to-earth cuisine, or enjoy whale watching in the town of Hermanus. The possibilities and sights are endless at the southernmost point of Africa!

The Cape Winelands have produced some of the world’s top wines and restaurants, and the scenery makes for a prime wedding destination. Only 30 minutes from Cape Town, its picturesque mountains and vineyards simply has to be explored.

Every year tourists flock to see the whales travelling past Hermanus and surrounds, but the Overberg offers so much more and often goes unnoticed. One can experience small town life in the stunning fruit-producing towns of Greyton and Elgin, or even go for a swim in the warmer waters of Arniston. Visit Cape Agulhas, the most southern tip of the African continent where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet.

From visits to wineries and game reserves, tribal art in the Cango Caves, cultural tours, hiking trails, 4×4 routes, fishing and caving, the best way to travel through the Klein Karoo is without a doubt via Cape Route 62, the world’s longest wine route. If culture is your thing, the Klein Karoo’s yearly National Arts Festival in Oudtshoorn offers some of the best South African art, music and plays during April! Another wondrous sight has to be the bloom of the spring flowers, which attracts thousands of tourists to its tiny villages every year!

The Garden Route is a scenic stretch on the south-eastern coast of South Africa, considered to be one of the great coastal drives of the world! It encompasses some of South Africa’s most beautiful beaches, mountains, and rivers. The climate is mild all year round and offers a broad range of activities to enjoy… visit the historical town of George, play a round of golf on one of South Africa’s best golf courses, go whale watching or hike through the stunning forests of The Tsitsikamma National Park where tree-top canopy tours are also on offer for the more adventurous traveler!

The beautiful Langebaan Lagoon is a water sport enthusiast’s dream, and hardly a day goes by where one can’t see the kite surfers setting up for a day on the water. The West Coast offers a raw beauty, rich in bird life and the smiles of fishermen. Darling blossoms in the Springtime, its flowers a sight to behold!

The Cederberg region is only a two hour drive from Cape Town, and boasts a raw, dramatic beauty with towering mountains. The rugged, mountainous terrain is a dream for hiking and climbing enthusiasts, with many beautiful camping spots to explore where one can take a cool swim in one of the clear mountain rock pools. Discover the beauty of the Bushman rock art, or simply relax and enjoy this unspoiled paradise.