Western Cape Travel Guide

South Africa

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Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
Knysna Quays
Knysna
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Popular cities in Western Cape

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront showing a lake or waterhole
Cape Town
Known for Mountains, Sea and Tours
Escape to Cape Town! Enjoy its coral reefs, museums and wineries.

Reasons to visit

  • Boulders Beach
  • Castle of Good Hope
  • Long Street
Knysna Quays
Knysna
Known for Golf, Scenery and Forests
Get away to Knysna! Enjoy the golf, safaris and adventure.

Reasons to visit

  • Knysna Quays
  • Brenton Beach
  • Knysna Lagoon
Santos Beach
Mossel Bay
Known for Sea, Gardens and Whale watching
Come to secluded Mossel Bay and enjoy its oceanfront, gardens and golf.

Reasons to visit

  • Santos Beach
  • Cape St. Blaize Cave
  • Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse
Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay
Known for Sea, Dolphins and Forests
Come to Plettenberg Bay and enjoy its oceanfront, whale watching and hiking.

Reasons to visit

  • Plettenberg Bay Beach
  • Robberg Nature Reserve
  • Knysna Elephant Park
Hermanus which includes a bay or harbour, landscape views and a sunset
Hermanus
Known for Whale watching, Sharks and Dolphins
Come to upscale Hermanus and enjoy its whale watching, safaris and marina.

Reasons to visit

  • Old Harbour
Redberry Farm as well as a family
George
Known for Golf, Sandy beaches and Surfing
Get away to George! Enjoy the golf, surfing and churches.

Reasons to visit

  • Redberry Farm