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In the Western Cape you will discover contrasting scenery, wonderful
wine, the world’s best on shore whale watching, and of course, the
vibrant city of Cape Town. The Western Cape is home to the world’s
longest wine route, found along Route 62, a scenic tourist route that runs
from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, 850 kilometers up the eastern coast. If
you don’t have time to complete the whole route, consider visiting the
wine-growing areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. The area can
also be experienced on one of many day tours that can be arranged from
Cape Town.
Other highlights of the region include the tranquil Karoo and the scenic
Garden Route which runs through picturesque towns and along stunning
coastal scenery from Cape Town to the quaint seaside town of Knysna.
Western Cape
Eastern Cape
Cape Town
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Knysna
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Plettenberg
Hermanus •
George •
Oudtshoorn •
• Franshhoek
• Stellenbosch
• Cape Aguilhas
• Paarl
WESTERN CAPE
EASTERN CAPE
The Eastern Cape is wild and beautiful. Stretching from the southern
Drakensberg Mountains to the lush Tsitsikamma Forest and flanked by
rugged coastline, washed by the Indian Ocean. The coast offers miles of
unspoilt beaches and the opportunity to see whales, dolphins and other
marine life close at hand.
One of the main attractions for the visitor in this region is the
malaria-free game reserves where you may be lucky enough to witness all
of the ‘big 5’.
Adventurous activities are abundant in the Eastern Cape, and Tsitsikamma
is home to the world’s highest commercial bridge bungee as well as many
hiking trails. Jeffrey’s Bay is a surfer’s paradise, and is on the World
Billabong circuit, making it one of the top surfing beaches in the world.
• Beacon Bay
• East London
• Port Alfred
• Pumba Game Reserve
Shamwari • •
Kariega
Game Reserve
• Port Elizabeth
• Cape St Francis
Jeffrey’s Bay
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