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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 $121 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape of Good Hope-Cape Point & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $223 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shark Cage Diving and Viewing from Cape Town
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $51 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $109 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Town Super Saver: Cape Point Highlights Tour plus Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch
    4.5
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $124 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Full-Day Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tour from Cape Town
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour From Cape Town
    5.0
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Cape Point & Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Tour from Cape Town
    4.7
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $139 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour to Cape of Good Hope Cape Point Penguin Kirstenbosch from Cape Town
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Places to visit in Western Cape

    Cape TownTrip planner BEST FOR: Mountain, Beach, Marina Plettenberg BayTrip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Water Sport, Beach FranschhoekTrip planner BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Specialty Museum, Historic Site OudtshoornTrip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Cave, Scenic Drive KnysnaTrip planner BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Geologic Formation, National Park

    Regions of Western Cape

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    Popular things to do in Western Cape

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    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ©
    Garden
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
    Newlands
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Cape Point ©
    Lookout
    Cape Point
    Table Mountain National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony ©
    Beach
    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
    Simon's Town
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront ©
    Marina
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    Cape Town Central
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Western Cape

    Chapman's Peak Drive ©
    Scenic Drive
    Chapman's Peak Drive
    Cape Town
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    First South African Perfume Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    First South African Perfume Museum
    Franschhoek
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Hermanus Cliff Path ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Hermanus Cliff Path
    Hermanus
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Groot Constantia ©
    Historic Site
    Groot Constantia
    Constantia
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour

    Parks in Western Cape

    Robberg Nature Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Robberg Nature Reserve
    Plettenberg Bay
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Birds of Eden ©
    Nature / Park
    Birds of Eden
    The Crags
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Knysna Elephant Park ©
    Nature / Park
    Knysna Elephant Park
    Knysna
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary ©
    Nature / Park
    Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary
    Stanford
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Wineries in Western Cape

    Wine Escapes
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Escapes
    Somerset West
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Eikehof ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Eikehof
    Franschhoek
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    African Story Wine Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    African Story Wine Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Wine Flies Wine Tours - Day Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Flies Wine Tours - Day Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Museums in Western Cape

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    District Six Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    District Six Museum
    Cape Town Central
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Drostdy Museum ©
    History Museum
    Drostdy Museum
    Swellendam
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    South African Jewish Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    South African Jewish Museum
    Cape Town Central
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    The Stellenbosch Village Museum ©
    History Museum
    The Stellenbosch Village Museum
    Stellenbosch
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour

    Shopping in Western Cape

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    Baraka Gifts and Decor ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Baraka Gifts and Decor
    Cape Town Central
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Greenmarket Square ©
    Flea Market
    Greenmarket Square
    Cape Town Central
    3.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    The Old Biscuit Mill ©
    Flea Market
    The Old Biscuit Mill
    Cape Town Central
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Prins & Prins ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Prins & Prins
    Cape Town Central
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours

    Featured attractions

    African King Tours ©
    Day Trip
    African King Tours
    Stellenbosch
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    La Carla Mask Atelier ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    La Carla Mask Atelier
    Plettenberg Bay
    4.0
    Duration: 1 hour
    Cali Craft & Gems ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Cali Craft & Gems
    Oudtshoorn
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Cango Caves Estate & Zipline ©
    Zipline
    Cango Caves Estate & Zipline
    Oudtshoorn
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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