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Western Cape

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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 $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $158 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Town Helicopter Tour: Atlantic Coast
5.0
Duration: 20 minutes
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FROM $230 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-day Cape Point and Constantia Wine Tasting Private Tour from Cape Town
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Places to visit in Western Cape

Cape Town Trip planner BEST FOR: Mountain, Beach, Pier / Boardwalk Plettenberg Bay Trip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Water Sport, Beach Franschhoek Trip planner BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Specialty Museum, Historic Site Oudtshoorn Trip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Cave, Scenic Drive Knysna Trip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Geologic Formation, National Park

Regions of Western Cape

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Lookout
Cape Point Table Mountain National Park
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
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Pier / Boardwalk
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town Central
4.5
Duration: 3 hours
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Beach
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony Simon's Town
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Garden
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Newlands
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Aquarium
Two Oceans Aquarium Cape Town Central
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Beach
Clifton Beaches Cape Town Central
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
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Mountain
Signal Hill Cape Town Central
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Water Body
Hout Bay Cape Town Central
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Western Cape
Beach
Bloubergstrand Beach Cape Town Central
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Scenic Drive
Chapman's Peak Drive Cape Town
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
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Historic Site
Groot Constantia Constantia
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Specialty Museum
South African Jewish Museum Cape Town Central
4.5
Duration: 1 hour

Wineries in Western Cape

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Wine Tour / Tasting
Earthstompers Adventures Cape Town Central
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Winery / Vineyard
Beau Constantia Constantia
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Winery / Vineyard
Marbrin Olive Growers Robertson
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Wine Tour / Tasting
Wine Tours & Tastings Stellenbosch
4.9
Duration: 8 hours

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Flea Market
Greenmarket Square Cape Town Central
3.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Flea Market
The Old Biscuit Mill Cape Town Central
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Gift & Specialty Shop
Prins & Prins Cape Town Central
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Gift & Specialty Shop
Uwe Koetter Jewellers Cape Town Central
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min

Wildlife in Western Cape

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

Featured attractions

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Day Trip
African King Tours Stellenbosch
4.6
Duration: 4 hours
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Eco Tour
Ivanhoe Sea Safaris Gansbaai
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Winery / Vineyard
Oneiric Wines Elgin
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Hiking / Camping Tour
Cape and Table Mountain Tours Cape Town Central
5.0
Duration: 6 hours

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