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Western Cape

Be sure to give yourself at least 2 weeks to explore the diverse Western Cape region, home to Africa’s most visited city, Cape Town.

Arniston, Western Cape

Arniston was once a fully fledged fishing village, but now this isolated and beautiful seaside destination is a magnet for travellers.

The South African National Gallery in Cape Town.

Cape Town's art galleries

An art-inspired tour of Cape Town will take you from the city centre to small, contemporary art and design spaces in the heart of Woodstock.

The Great White Trail

You’ve seen them in the movies, you’ve seen them on TV, now come and see for yourself: come face to face with a Great White shark.

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Art Karoo

The creativity of the Karoo finds a commercial outlet at Oudtshoorn's Art Karoo, a gallery committed to profiling the work of artists in the area.

Pelagic diving with sharks

Cage diving with Great White sharks is a well-known and popular activity, but pelagic diving with mako and blue sharks? It's a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity.

Diving with Cape Fur seals

Enjoy a fun-filled marine mammal experience when you go diving or snorkelling with Cape Fur seals along the southern Cape coast.

Plettenberg Bay's reefs

Plettenberg Bay's coral reefs offer exciting scuba diving for all levels of experience, including beginners. From shore dives to seal dives, there's an adventure for everyone.

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A forest trail through the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve.

Dining out on delicious seafood at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Biking along Cape Town's spectacular Atlantic seaboard

Cape Town, TripAdvisor's top destination for 2011.

The Cango Caves – an underground wonderland.

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Wine estates (gastronomic)

Buitenverwachting

Austrian chef, Edgar Osojnik, gives Cape fine dining a contemporary European twist. Try the tapas in the courtyard, or fresh seasonal produce cooked to perfection and creatively presented. Impeccable...
Rust en Vrede

Impeccable, imaginative food that pays homage to local and sustainable ingredients, spectacularly good service, and a thoughtful well-priced wine list, keeps local and international gourmands...
La Colombe

A daily chalkboard menu of Franco-Asian fusion dishes masterfully executed using outstanding local ingredients, discerning service, and one of the country’s best wine lists, assures La Colombe’s...
Pierneef à La Motte

Executive chef Chris Erasmus innovatively marries Cape Dutch and French Huguenot fare, delighting diners with his re-interpretations of traditional Cape recipes. Original Pierneef art works,...
Terroir

Chef-patron Michael Broughton serves robust French bistro food reinterpreted through Western Cape sensibilities. Technical wizardry in the kitchen never overwhelms the seasonal produce. Great...
Bread and Wine

Chef Neil Jewell is the king of charcuterie chic. Patrons can’t get enough of Bread and Wine’s comfy, casual, kid-friendly atmosphere. Jewell’s all-natural sausages, mixed cured meat platters, and...
Overture

True-to-terroir chef, Bertus Basson, puts a contemporary spin on French country cuisine using earthy, seasonal flavours, and classical techniques. Unexpected combinations never overpower top-quality...
The Goatshed

Freshly baked breads and from-the-farm cheeses with Fairview/Goats do Roam wines are a match made in heaven at this busy, family-friendly Winelands eatery. Continue the trend of wholesome food made...
Fyndraai

For sensational, contemporary South African dining, look no further than Fyndraai restaurant’s heritage-inspired menu – a fusion of Khoisan, Cape Dutch, and Cape Malay flavours. Try the daily...
Tokara

From a glass temple on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass in Stellenbosch, culinary-creative, Richard Carstens, uses the finest seasonal and local ingredients to create deliciously playful plates of...