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Trip Planner :  Africa  /  South Africa  /  Western Cape

Western Cape

4.3
Wineries & Vineyards · Mountains · Nature & Parks
Shifting landscapes of towering mountains, patchworks of farmlands, and sandy beaches draw visitors from all around the world to the Western Cape. Delve into the bustling commercial and industrial center of Cape Town, or tour quaint wineries dotting the countryside, where you'll receive a warm welcome and plenty of gastronomic delights. Active vacations in the Western Cape make the most of a large number of outdoor activities and extreme sports, such as bungee-jumping, 4x4 driving, and jeep safaris through the region's wilderness. Use our South Africa tour itinerary website to arrange your visit to Western Cape and any other destinations in South Africa that take your fancy.
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    Top Western Cape tours

    FROM $17 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Town City Sightseeing Official Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour Cape Town City Sightseeing Official Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour
    4.8
    Duration: 30 to 140 minutes
    Tours from $17 ›
    FROM $192 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $192 ›
    FROM $84 BOOK WITH VIATOR African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $84 ›
    FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Cape Point & Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Tour from Cape Town Full-Day Cape Point & Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Tour from Cape Town
    5.0
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $72 ›
    FROM $138 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shark Cage Diving and Viewing in Kleinbaai Shark Cage Diving and Viewing in Kleinbaai
    4.8
    Duration: 5 hours
    Tours from $138 ›
    FROM $44 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zip-lining in Cape Town - Based at the Foot of the Table Mountain Reserve Zip-lining in Cape Town - Based at the Foot of the Table Mountain Reserve
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tours from $44 ›
    FROM $33 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Point and Boulder's Beach Penguins Full Day Tour Cape Point and Boulder's Beach Penguins Full Day Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $33 ›
    FROM $50 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $50 ›
    FROM $83 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hi5 Tandem Paragliding Cape Town Hi5 Tandem Paragliding Cape Town
    5.0
    Duration: 30 to 60 minutes
    Tours from $83 ›

    Places to visit in Western Cape

    Cape TownTrip planner Best for: Mountain, Beach, Marina Plettenberg BayTrip planner Best for: Nature / Park, Water Sport, Beach OudtshoornTrip planner Best for: Cave, Nature / Park, Scenic Drive FranschhoekTrip planner Best for: Winery / Vineyard, Specialty Museum, Historic Site KnysnaTrip planner Best for: Nature / Park, Geologic Formation, National Park

    Regions of Western Cape

    Overberg DistrictTrip planner Saldanha Bay MunicipalityTrip planner Camps BayTrip planner Witzenberg MunicipalityTrip planner Prince Albert MunicipalityTrip planner Robertson Wine ValleyTrip planner

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    Popular things to do in Western Cape

    Cape Point ©
    Lookout
    Cape Point
    Table Mountain National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ©
    Garden
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
    Newlands
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront ©
    Marina
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    Cape Town Central
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony ©
    Beach
    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
    Simon's Town
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Western Cape

    District Six Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    District Six Museum
    Cape Town Central
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    South African Jewish Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    South African Jewish Museum
    Cape Town Central
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Drostdy Museum ©
    History Museum
    Drostdy Museum
    Swellendam
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    First South African Perfume Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    First South African Perfume Museum
    Franschhoek
    4.9
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Hidden gems in Western Cape

    Chapman's Peak Drive ©
    Scenic Drive
    Chapman's Peak Drive
    Cape Town
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Groot Constantia ©
    Historic Site
    Groot Constantia
    Constantia
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bloubergstrand Beach
    Beach
    Bloubergstrand Beach
    Cape Town Central
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    African Story Wine Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    African Story Wine Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wineries in Western Cape

    Earthstompers Adventures ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Earthstompers Adventures
    Cape Town Central
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Wine Flies Wine Tours - Day Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Flies Wine Tours - Day Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    African Blue Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    African Blue Tours
    Cape Town Central
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Wine Escapes ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Escapes
    Somerset West
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in Western Cape

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    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    Gansbaai
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Cape Capers Tours
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Cape Capers Tours
    Mowbray
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hooked On Africa Fishing Charters
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Hooked On Africa Fishing Charters
    Cape Town Central
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Pisces Divers ©
    Shark Diving
    Pisces Divers
    Simon's Town
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Western Cape

    Greenmarket Square ©
    Flea Market
    Greenmarket Square
    Cape Town Central
    3.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    The Old Biscuit Mill ©
    Flea Market
    The Old Biscuit Mill
    Cape Town Central
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Shimansky ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Shimansky
    Cape Town Central
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Prins & Prins ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Prins & Prins
    Cape Town Central
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    African King Tours ©
    Day Trip
    African King Tours
    Stellenbosch
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
    Scenic Walking Area
    Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
    Stanford
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Bontebok Ridge Reserve ©
    Sightseeing Tour
    Bontebok Ridge Reserve
    Wellington
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Casa Labia ©
    Landmark
    Casa Labia
    Muizenberg
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

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