Cape Town and the Garden Route

The Western Cape

The Western Cape, with its Mediterranean climate, is situated on the south western tip of the African continent and as a former stop-over on the trade route, blends a mixture of rich European culture with the influence of the East.

Cape Town

Cape Town is the provincial capital of the Western Cape and is a destination the majority of foreign visitors first make for. It offers travellers a glimpse of cosmopolitan life set in the shadow of the majestic Table Mountain. The city boasts one of the country’s five World Heritage Sites, Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and others were incarcerated for many years for their beliefs in a free South African society.

Winelands

The Cape Winelands comprise of beautiful towns of Cape Dutch architecture surrounded by picture postcard scenery. The wines in this region are amongst the best in the world.

The Overberg

The Overberg, with its traditional building and history, is located between Cape Town and the Garden Route. Majestic mountains and a scenic coastline surround golden wheat fields, lush forests and fragrant Fynbos. This undiscovered destination has no cities, just towns and villages full of character and hospitable local people. Whale watching is one of the popular activities in this region.

The Garden Route

The Garden Route contains tangled forests, lakes and beaches as well as lovely coastal towns whilst dolphins frolic in sheltered bays. There are many activities to enjoy whether on water or on land including a large selection of walks in the Tsitsikamma and Knysna Forest. Numerous fine golf courses compliment the natural attractions along this beautiful stretch of countryside.

The Karoo

The Great Karoo is a unique arid landscape of flat plains and bare isolation and is a complete contrast to the green of the Garden Route. The Little Karoo contains fertile river valleys with rugged gorges and scenic mountain passes.

Eastern Cape Province

The Eastern Cape is exceptionally diverse from the dry barren plains of the Karoo to the luscious green forests near the Wild Coast in the East. Amongst the star attractions is the Addo Elephant Park, the most concentrated elephant reserve in Africa. Jeffreys Bay is an ideal spot for surfers. Port Elizabeth, known as “the friendly city” enjoys more sunshine hours and fewer rainy days than any other coastal city in South Africa.