Welcome to South Africa.
The Western Cape is one of South Africa’s top tourist attractions, and for good reason. It is home to the famous Table Mountain, vast wine lands, magnificent beaches, world-class restaurants and cosmopolitan entertainment venues. The Cape boasts exquisite scenery and endless cultures and tourist treasures just waiting to be discovered, so set off for the most beautiful Cape.
Located at the southwestern tip of Africa, the Western Cape is the meeting point of the cold Atlantic and the warm Indian Ocean. Its capital city, Cape Town, is dominated by the flat top of Table Mountain. The province has the fifth largest population in South Africa, with a population of around 4.5 million. The history of the Republic of South Africa began in the Western Cape, some 350 years ago, when it was inhabited by the Khoi, San and other Bantu-speaking groups. At the end of the 15th century, European seafarers arrived here in search of an intermediate stop on trade routes to the east, and thus forever changed the face of South African history.
The Western Cape’s climate is one of hot summers and mild, green winters, a perfect climate for the production of fruit, grains, and most importantly, wine.
Thanks to its scenic beauty and many attractions, tourism is a major and growing force in the Western Cape, hosting over 50% of the country’s international visitors.
Main attractions of the area:
Cape Town metropolitan area
The area between Table Mountain and Hottentots Holland comprises the hub of the Cape Town metro and encompasses the vibrant cosmopolitan city life, beach playgrounds, forests and luscious wilderness parks.
Table Mountain
Cape Town’s most famous landmark, a quick spin on a revolving cable car to the 1,086m summit, will give the visitor a great view of one of the most beautiful cities in the world and, of course, South Africa, too. famous. [Alcatraz] Robben Island.
The famous V&A Waterfront
The most visited attraction in Cape Town is the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its array of facilities for shopping, dining, entertainment and sightseeing, all within a working harbour.
robben island
The V&A Waterfront is also the gateway to Robben Island, a former prison (now a national monument) where a visit is an emotional journey that resonates with the sorrows of stalwarts of [the struggle] against apartheid. the island was [home] to many of South Africa’s freedom fighters, including Nelson Mandela.
cape point
A stop at Cape Point gives the visitor a chance to brag about having been to the southernmost point of the Cape Peninsula. Some 26 wrecks have been recorded at Cape Point, some of which present good diving spots. A funicular railway takes visitors on scenic rides to an old lighthouse and the site is a bird watcher’s paradise.
Vibrations of the municipality
The tours through the municipality will remind the tourist how the will to survive can overcome any adversity. In Guguletu and Langa expect to be overwhelmed by hospitality, informal roadside vendors, rowdy taverns serving local beer and jazz. Guided tours are recommended to get the most out of the experience.
