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Western Cape

4.3
Wineries & Vineyards · Nature & Parks · Mountains
Shifting landscapes of towering mountains, patchworks of farmlands, and sandy beaches draw visitors from all around the world to the Western Cape. Delve into the bustling commercial and industrial center of Cape Town, or tour quaint wineries dotting the countryside, where you'll receive a warm welcome and plenty of gastronomic delights. Active vacations in the Western Cape make the most of a large number of outdoor activities and extreme sports, such as bungee-jumping, 4x4 driving, and jeep safaris through the region's wilderness. Make Western Cape central to your South Africa travel plans using our South Africa day trip planning website.
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    Top Western Cape tours

    FROM $97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $84 BOOK WITH VIATOR African Story Wine Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $84 »
    FROM $109 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape of Good Hope-Cape Point & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $109 »

    Places to visit in Western Cape

    Cape TownTrip planner BEST FOR: Mountain, Beach, Pier / Boardwalk OudtshoornTrip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Cave, Scenic Drive StellenboschTrip planner BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Wine Tour / Tasting, Science Museum Plettenberg BayTrip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Water Sport, Beach FranschhoekTrip planner BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Specialty Museum, Historic Site

    Regions of Western Cape

    Overberg DistrictTrip planner Robertson Wine ValleyTrip planner Saldanha Bay MunicipalityTrip planner Witzenberg MunicipalityTrip planner Prince Albert MunicipalityTrip planner

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    Popular things to do in Western Cape

    Cape Point ©
    Lookout
    Cape Point
    Table Mountain National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    Cape Town Central
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ©
    Garden
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
    Newlands
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony ©
    Beach
    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
    Simon's Town
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Wineries in Western Cape

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    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Stellenbosch
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Wine Flies Wine Tours - Day Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Flies Wine Tours - Day Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Earthstompers Adventures ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Earthstompers Adventures
    Cape Town Central
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    African Blue Tours
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    African Blue Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in Western Cape

    Groot Constantia ©
    Historic Site
    Groot Constantia
    Constantia
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Chapman's Peak Drive ©
    Scenic Drive
    Chapman's Peak Drive
    Cape Town
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    African Story Wine Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    African Story Wine Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Old Biscuit Mill ©
    Flea Market
    The Old Biscuit Mill
    Cape Town Central
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in Western Cape

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    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    Gansbaai
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Cape Capers Tours
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Cape Capers Tours
    Mowbray
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hooked On Africa Fishing Charters
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Hooked On Africa Fishing Charters
    Cape Town Central
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Pisces Divers ©
    Shark Diving
    Pisces Divers
    Simon's Town
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Western Cape

    Robberg Nature Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Robberg Nature Reserve
    Plettenberg Bay
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Knysna Elephant Park ©
    Nature / Park
    Knysna Elephant Park
    Knysna
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
    Nature / Park
    Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
    Montagu
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Cango Wildlife Ranch ©
    Nature / Park
    Cango Wildlife Ranch
    Oudtshoorn
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Western Cape

    Baraka Gifts and Decor ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Baraka Gifts and Decor
    Cape Town Central
    4.9
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Uwe Koetter Jewellers ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Uwe Koetter Jewellers
    Cape Town Central
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Greenmarket Square ©
    Flea Market
    Greenmarket Square
    Cape Town Central
    3.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Shimansky ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Shimansky
    Cape Town Central
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    African King Tours ©
    Day Trip
    African King Tours
    Stellenbosch
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
    Scenic Walking Area
    Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
    Stanford
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Bontebok Ridge Reserve ©
    Sightseeing Tour
    Bontebok Ridge Reserve
    Wellington
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Gourmet Wine Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Gourmet Wine Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours

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