Overlooking the Constantia Valley and with views stretching as far as Muizenberg, Chart Farm offers visitors tranquility in the heart of suburbia. There aren't many public places today where you can pick your own roses, which is what has made Chart Farm so popular. more

A short trip out of Cape Town down the West Coast Road will take you to Darling, a quaint little farming town famous for its wildflowers, wind farm and butter. It’s also home to famous satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys, who has helped to cement the town’s reputation as a tourist destination. more

With its stunning natural beauty, Cape Town is a tourist’s delight and caters for everyone, including the gay traveller. There is a concentration of pink venues along the Atlantic seaboard. De Waterkant, on the outskirts of the city centre, has been turned into a gay village. more

False Bay has an intriguing history of naval battles, pirate visits and the establishment of scenic little seaports all along its shores. It is also one of the most beautiful bays in the world, and seems to cater for everyone’s holiday needs, offering adventure, leisure, bright lights and great food. more

The Langebaan Lagoon is a nature lover’s dream. With hundreds of indigenous and migratory bird species, visiting Southern Right Whales, and a horde of mammals, there’s a wealth of wildlife. It’s also a watersports mecca, with a number of activities adding an exhilarating edge to your lagoon explorations. more

The Cape Town International Convention Centre has made significant strides in establishing itself as one of the world's leading environmentally sustainable convention centres. The CTICC's event greening intiatives have also set the benchmark for industry standards. more

Great white shark breaching happens almost exclusively around Seal Island in False Bay, south-east of Cape Town, where you can witness this spectacular hunting behaviour. The best time to see this jaw-dropping natural phenomenon is from mid-April to mid-September, when baby Cape fur seals are abundant. more

Dyer Island was once the most important breeding ground in the world for the African penguin. But now these delightful birds are struggling to breed successfully. A new initiative has brought hope, though. You can give a penguin couple a home to raise chicks successfully. more

At !Khwa ttu modern man can learn much from the San people, who lived in harmony with nature and practised an ancient ubuntu. Be transported into the past on a moving journey that will leave you with a renewed appreciation of their legacy. more

A Cape Town art tour will take you through the city's mix of historic art institutions and its trendy, edgy, art and design studios. From Kloof Street to Khayelitsha, you'll find artists and galleries that express the multiple identities that make-up cosmopolitan Cape Town. more

Wine and music tours will add enjoyment and variety to your Cape winelands experience. Performances range from contemporary rock and pop concerts that the whole family can enjoy, to traditional Cape song and dance concerts, or, for serious classical music buffs, wine cellar soirees. more

From ocean encounters with dolphins and sharks, to exploring the ways of the early Khoisan, the Western Cape has a lot more to offer incentive tourists than Cape Town and the winelands. The Garden Route offers beaches, lakes, lagoons and forests, golf estates, sea sports and cultural attractions. more

The Cheetah Outreach project near the Western Cape town of Somerset West has been set up to educate people about cheetahs, as well as to raise funds for initiatives to prevent their extinction in South Africa. Come and meet the world’s fastest land animals. more

The Western Cape province, home to the city of Cape Town, is one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa, which is why several tour operators who offer photographic expeditions are doing so well for themselves. If you want to improve your photography skills on holiday, head this way. more