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Western Cape

Why Visit Western Cape?

Situated on the very tip of Southern Africa, the Western Cape offers the perfect chance for travel in Cape Town, enjoying the wide range of attractions that can be found across this popular South African travel destination.

  • Western Cape Overview

    • Western Cape, South Africa
    • V&A Waterfront
    • Franschhoek Mountains

    Discover a world of blue skies, warm weather, towering mountains, endless oceans, world-class shopping, vivid Cape culture, fascinating architecture and rich history through Discover Africa.com, which offers a glimpse into the many charms of the Western Cape via images that inspire you to plan the perfect Cape holiday. From shark cage diving to wine tasting; coastal drives to Long Street bar hopping, you will never run out of stuff to do in Cape Town, ensuring a memorable Cape holiday in this popular province.

    After the huge success of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, the Western Cape has become even more popular as a premier destination for Africa holidays. For those wanting to travel in Cape Town, a plethora of highlights lie in wait, including the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Point Nature Reserve, V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, Bo Kaap, Cape Winelands, District Six Museum, Cape Floral Route, Whale Route, False Bay, prestigious suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno, Boulders Beach, Two Oceans Aquarium, quaint seaside villages of Kalk Bay, Simons Town and Hout Bay, the beautiful Garden Route with its spectacular forests, beaches and game reserves, thriving cities and small sleepy towns, diverse culture, fascinating history and of course, the excellent cuisine that has made the Cape one of the top culinary regions in the world.

    Highlights & Places in Western Cape

    • Cape Winelands
    • Cape Town
    • Garden Route
    • Table Mountain
    • Cape Point Nature Reserve
    • V&A Waterfront
    • Robben Island
    • Cape Floral Route
    • Whale Route

    The Western Cape includes the city of Cape Town, as well as outlying regions such as the renowned Garden Route, West Coast and Winelands. With a Mediterranean climate bringing mild weather most of the year round, and top-rate travel highlights ranging from Cape Town shopping meccas, beaches, natural landscapes, thriving city life and famous landmarks, the Western Cape is also rich in diverse local culture, with each area offering its own unique charm.

    Best Time to Visit Western Cape

    Western Cape Weather

    Inland temperatures are at times at least 3-5ºC higher than that of its coastal neighbours.

    Coastal winters may drop to a mild 7ºC at night, again increasing to high of 18ºC by day.

    As one moves away from the coastal areas, one can enjoy temperatures of between 5ºC and 22ºC.

    When to Go

    Western Cape experiences a typically Mediterranean climate. This entails warm, dry summers with mild, moist winters.

    Getting There & Getting Around

    Getting To Western Cape

    The Western Cape is easily accessible by air and road.

    Getting Around Western Cape

    The Western Cape has a lot of shuttle, bus, taxi and train services and one can travel around cheaply in the cities. Between cities, it is better to hire a car or use one of the shuttle services.

    Western Cape Tips : Know Before You Go

    ATMs:
    ATMs are widely available. Major banks include Absa, FNB and Standard Bank. Be careful when withdrawing money however, and do not use ATMs in remote, unsafe areas.

    Forex/Money:
    Foreign exchange facilities can be found at the airport, and many banks offer this service too.

    Credit/Debit cards:
    Credit and debit cards are widely accepted at most large hotels, restaurants, stores and other outlets.

    Internet availability:
    Internet is readily available, with reliable, fast WiFi and broadband available at the airport, internet cafes, libraries and some coffee shops.

    Drinking water:
    Water is mostly safe to drink from the tap, except in rural parts outside of the city.

    Hospitals & Medical:
    Healthcare is variable, with a number of government hospitals, private hospitals, clinics and facilities found throughout the city.  

  • Western Cape Accommodation: This page features 5 recommended places to stay in Western Cape.

  • Western Cape Tours: This page features 5 package tours that visit Western Cape.

  • Things to do in Western Cape: This page features 2 "must see" Western Cape activities.

  • Western Cape Map

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