Western Cape Experience

Cape Winelands

The fertile valleys of the Cape Winelands are surrounded by majestic mountains, sleepy villages, brilliant monuments, fruitful orchards and some of the lushest scenery in South Africa. Visitors can follow the Wine Routes of the Cape to visit the vineyards of the country’s finest winemakers, whose sherries, ports, brandies and intriguing whites and reds are world-famous for their delicate flavours and savoury palatability.

Stellenbosch

Inland from Cape Town is Stellenbosch, located in the heart of Cape Winelands. While the region is home to countless wineries and vineyards, serious oenophiles know that Stellenbosch is the centre of it all. Wine tours are the number one attraction in Stellenbosch, or you can map out your own tour for tastings at each stop. As a major wine destination, the food in Stellenbosch is fantastic. On Church Street in particular, you’ll find well over a dozen wonderful eateries, many of which have menu items paired specifically with local wines. The city itself is also home to a large university, an abundance of Cape Dutch architecture and impressive nightlife.

Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point

At the southernmost tip of the Cape Peninsula is the Cape of Good Hope, a must-see destination on your Cape Town trip. As you get close, you’ll enter the Table Mountain National Park. From the Cape of Good Hope, you can look out over False Bay and perhaps even spot a few migrating whales. On the cape itself is Cape Point, a spectacular destination with breathing views over stone cliffs, lush green valleys and beautiful beaches. Cape Point boasts miles of hiking paths, making it the perfect place to work up a sweat or snap some photographs. Spectacular scenery is a good reason to visit Cape Point, located at the very end of the Cape Peninsula. Less than 65 km (40 miles) from Cape Town, Cape Point is extremely picturesque with high boulders and stunning ocean views. Part of the Table Mountain National Park, Cape Point is home to about 250 species of birds as well as baboons and zebra. Its tremendous variety of plant life helps make Cape Point a photographer’s paradise. Visitors have a choice of walking a steep path or taking a funicular to the lighthouse atop the boulder.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

As one of Cape Town’s largest tourist attractions and most visited destinations, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront invokes images of the earliest days of the harbor. Situated within an entertainment mecca filled with restaurants, speciality shops, pubs, and theatres, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. Beyond amusements, there are also some attractions including the infamous Clock Tower, Chavonnes Battery, the South African Maritime Museum and the coastal Seal Landing where Cape Fur Seals reside.

Table Mountain

Situated within a national park, reaching the pinnacle of the Table Mountain is a thrilling experience that offers phenomenal, birds-eye views overlooking the city of Cape Town, Robben Island to the north, and the Atlantic seaboard to the west and south. Peaking at 1,086 meters (3,563 ft), reaching the top is simple via an ingenuous cableway, and each Rotair car features revolving floors allowing passengers to enjoy 360-degree views during the trek to the top.

Lion’s Head

Lion’s Head and Signal Hill provides a dramatic backdrop to the city alongside Table Mountain. The unusual shaped peak is climbed by thousands of residents and tourists every year.

Robben Island

Located just off the coast of Cape Town, Robben Island is not a place to go if visitors are looking only for a good time. Over a span of three centuries, Robben Island was used as a military base, a hospital for those with socially unacceptable diseases such as lepers and as a prison for political prisoners. Its most famous prisoner was undoubtedly Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned here for 18 years; he went on to become president of South Africa following his release. Today Robben Island is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cape Town and can be reached by ferry from the V&A Waterfront.

Garden Route

The Garden Route is a scenic stretch of the south-eastern coast of South Africa. It extends from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to the Storms River in the Eastern Cape along the Indian ocean, also includes parts of the inland. The name comes from the diverse vegetation encountered here and the numerous lagoons and lakes dotted along the coast. IA trove of indigenous canopied forests, mountains, rivers, tranquil lakes and golden beaches grace this extensive South Africa region which includes some of the best places to visit in South Africa including Hermanus, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Nature’s Valley.

Hermanus

Located on the southern coast of Africa near the Garden Route, Hermanus is famous for its shore-based whale-watching. The sheltered, shallow waters attract southern right whales that migrate to the region each year to mate and breed. A 10 km (6 mile) long cliff-side walk with built-in telescopes and benches offer visitors plenty of opportunities to view these social animals as they raise their flukes in the sea breezes. Whale-watching boat tours are available as well.

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Boulders Beach is a stunning destination just outside of Cape Town that offers beautiful scenery, but the main attraction is definitely the penguins. Just 20 years ago, African penguins settled in this area, and now the colony is large and uses Boulder Beach as its breeding ground. You can often spot penguins throughout the coastal area, but a small fee can take you right to the heart of it all. There are only a limited number of people allowed on the beach with the penguins in a given day, so getting there early ensures you’ll get the chance to see them up close.

Chapman’s Peak Drive

Chapman’s Peak Drive is regarded as one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. The winding mountain road lies on the western side of the Cape Peninsula and has many vantage points and picnic spots offering magnificent views of Hout Bay.

Full Day Boat Cruise to see the Cape from a different view

The majestic beauty of the Cape and its surrounding mountains is at its best when viewed from the sheltered waters of the Table Bay. This majestic back drop is highlighted by abundant integration of sea life of which the Cape has been so richly bestowed. Sailing within such beauty is an experience that will forever be treasured.

Experience the ultimate in luxury with a full-day charter cruising along the Cape’s West Coast, drop anchor in a small, private bay, avoid the crowds and see the Cape in a way that others can only dream of.