Western Cape Towns and Cities

Cape Town – the Mother City is vibey, full of soul and plenty to do. Enjoy great shopping, fantastic dining, trendy cocktail bars and colorful markets. And when the weather is good, there are some of the world’s best beaches, forests and mountains to explore. Must-see places include: Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium, Atlantic Seaboard, Chapman’s Peak, National Botanical Gardens, Robben Island, Groot Constantia, The Company Gardens and The Castle of Good Hope.

Table Mountain – this unique and well-loved mountain offers great hiking, lovely picnic spots, the popular rotating cable car plus fauna and flora in abundance.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden – this lovely space is home to many of the 8600 plant species of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is in Newlands. Tel: +27 21 799 8899 Fax: +27 21 797 6570 INFORMATION OFFICE: (021) 799 8783 For more information, please visit
http://www.sanbi.org/frames/kirstfram.htm

Overberg – the Overberg coast is famous for its whale activities from June to late October, complete with whale caller. This stretch of the Western Cape has a slower pace and is beautiful all-year round. The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden is situated in Betty’s Bay between a mountain and the sea and is well worth visiting. Tel : +27 28 272 9311 Fax: +27 28 272 9333
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For more information please visit
http://www.sanbi.org/frames/haroldfram.htm

Stellenbosch – a quaint (student) town with Georgian, neo-Dutch and modern Victorian Architecture, oak-lined streets and incredible mountain views. Stellenbosch has enough on offer to keep anyone happy for a couple of days.

West Coast – this fishing area is authentic in its simplicity. Harsh, dry summers are replaced by stormy winters and rewarded in spring by wild flowers everywhere.

Robben Island – once prison to ex-President Mandela, Robben Island is a must-visit.

Cape Winelands – snaking next to the mountains this area is dotted with wine farms, restaurants, nature reserves, museums, health spas and golf courses. All within close proximity from each other and Cape Town International Airport.

False Bay Coast - many locals holiday here for all the area offers in adventure sports and outdoor activities.

Simonstown – this seaside town is popular with the South African local and tourist alike. It used to be a navy town and it is rich in historical buildings and locations.

Breede River Valley – an outdoor destination with something for everyone. Take to the water, the mountain or the Fruit Route. Visit a vineyard or the Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden in Worcester, Roux Road.
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Tel: +27 2334 70785 Fax: +27 2334 28719 For more information please visit
http://www.sanbi.org/frames/karfram.htm

Garden Route – this region is popular for all the right reasons, with perfect beaches in the South and mystical forests in the north. Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are extremely popular, both with locals and foreigners.

Groot Karoo – the Karoo is a hard jewel with wide open spaces, extreme climate, and flatness towered over by a gorgeous Swartberg mountain, the best star viewing and life-changing dawns.



Cities and Towns of Western Cape:

The Winelands

Franschhoek

Paarl

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Districts:

Koelenhof

Vlottenburg

Lynedoch

Wellington

The West Coast

Aurora

Bitterfontein

Citrusdal

Clanwilliam

Darling

Doringbaai

Eendekuil

Elandsbaai

Graafwater

Hopefield

Klawer

Lamberts Bay

Langebaan

Leipoldtville

Malmesbury

Moorreesburg

Nuwerus

Papendorp

Paternoster

Piketberg

Porterville

Redelinghuys

Riebeek-Kastee

Riebeek West

Rietpoort

Saldanha

St Helena Bay

Strandfontein

Trawal

Vanrhynsdorp

Velddrif

Vredenburg

Vredendal

Wupperthal

Yzerfontein

The Overberg

Arniston

Baardskeerdersbos

Barrydale

Betty's Bay

Bot River

Bredasdorp

Buffelsjagbaai

Caledon

De Kelders

Elgin

Elim

Franskraal

Gansbaai

Genadendal

Grabouw

Greyton

Hangklip

Hermanus

Kleinbaai

Kleinmond

L'Agulhas

Malgas

Napier

Pearly Beach

Pringle Bay

Riviersonderend

Rooiels

Stanford

Struisbaai

Suurbraak

Swellendam

Villiersdorp

Waenhuiskrans

Witsand

Breede River Valley

Ashton

Bonnievale

Ceres

De Doorns

Gouda

McGregor

Montagu

Prince Alfred's Hamlet

Rawsonville

Robertson

Klein Karoo

Saron

De Rust

Touwsrivier

Tulbagh

Wolseley

Worcester

Klein Karoo Kannaland

Amalienstein

Calitzdorp

De Rust

Dysselsdorp

Haarlem

Ladismith

Oudtshoorn

Uniondale

Vanwyksdorp

Zoar

Central Karoo

Beaufort West

Klaarstroom

Laingsburg

Leeu-Gamka

Matjiesfontein

Merweville

Murraysburg

Nelspoort

Prince Albert

The Garden Route

Albertinia

George

Great Brak River

Hartenbos

Heidelberg

Knysna

Little Brak River

Mossel Bay

Plettenberg Bay

Riversdale

Sedgefield

Stilbaai

Victoria Bay

Wilderness

Witsand

For more information please visit www.tourismcapetown.co.za

Good Tip: For more hotspots, find your nearest Western Cape Info Centre after arrival.

The Travel-Informed Team

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