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Western Cape Travel Guide

 
 

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The Western Cape is so different to the rest of South Africa. It's kind of tacked on to the bottom of Africa - the full stop of the exclamation mark that is this amazing continent. Without a doubt, though, the Western Cape is South Africa's most visited province, and it's hardly surprising. With the lovely city of Cape Town and the unbelievably beautiful Garden Route, there is so much to see. Even the relatively Spartan West Coast has its own charm, as does the dry and relatively monochromatic, but dramatic, Karoo. The Cape Floral Region, which is a world heritage site, extends into the Baviaanskloof Protected Area in the Eastern Cape, but otherwise is confined to the Western Cape.

The botanically important areas include the ruggedly scenic Cederberg Wilderness Area, the Groot Winterberg Wilderness Area, the lovely Overberg and the Swartberg, near Oudtshoorn. It's a paradise of beautiful beaches, fabulous flowers and forests, and magnificent mountain scenery. It is not the best province in South Africa for game viewing, but there are a few good reserves and some lovely lodges. While detractors complain that the Western Cape isn't 'real Africa', it does have some fascinating cultural attractions. Wonderful rock art sites, lovely old buildings, many museums and monuments and some really unusual cultural tours make the Western Cape a great destination for anyone wanting to do a bit of thinking while on holiday.

Fabulous food - particularly Cape Malay cuisine - wonderful wine farms, more golf courses than necessary, and a veritable smorgasbord of adventure activities mean you'll never get bored and you'll never go hungry.

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Accommodation near Western Cape

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

 
Cape Country Living |

Cape Country Living

Somerset West Guest House, Somerset West Self-catering in Somerset West

On this wine estate and game farm you can experience silence and stand in awe of nature. At Cape Country Living we would like to share our tranquil surroundings with you, where the ambience of the property is that of unlimited peace and quiet.

  • R350 Rooms/Units
  • 31 Guests
 
 
Jo-Lien Selfsorg / Self-catering |
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Jo-Lien Selfsorg / Self-catering

Dana Bay Self-catering in Dana Bay

Luxurious self catering apartments at affordable prices with an exquisite ocean view, 700m from the beach. The apartments are fully equipped to accommodate four to five people, with bed linen, crockery and cutlery. Each unit has a private entrance and braai facilities.

  • R250 p/p sharing
    R1 000 Rooms/Units
    R280 Single
  • 10 Guests
 
 
Blouberg Warwick Apartment |
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Blouberg Warwick Apartment

West Beach Self-catering in West Beach

Blouberg Warwick Apartment is a two-bedroom, ground floor, self-catering unit with double glass sliding doors leading from the lounge onto the patio and an attractive garden area.

  • R135 p/p sharing
    R450 Single
  • 6 Guests
 
 
Coronata 20 B&B |

Coronata 20 B&B

Stellenbosch Bed and Breakfast in Stellenbosch

Coronata 20 B&B is an upmarket establishment situated in a peaceful residential area of Paradyskloof, yet only minutes away from the centre of the beautiful university town of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa.

  • R360 p/p sharing
    R450 Single
  • 6 Guests
 
 
Horizon Cottages |
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Horizon Cottages

Noordhoek Self-catering in Noordhoek

Horizon Cottages, Noordhoek, has made holidays in Cape Town affordable with self-catering family cottages and cabanas located in a tranquil coastal suburb of Cape Town. Enjoy a colourful, rural village ambience in Cape Town’s best kept secret destination.

  • R925 Rooms/Units
  • 14 Guests
 
 
Wheatlands Lodge |

Wheatlands Lodge

Bredasdorp Guest House in Bredasdorp

Wheatlands Lodge, a beautifully restored and well appointed old home, set in a peaceful private garden and located in the centre of Bredasdorp. We offer five en-suite bedrooms, quality service and a variety of delicious breakfasts to choose from with dinner on request.

  • R320 p/p sharing
    R380 Single
  • 10 Guests
 
 
Pink Lodge |

Pink Lodge

Wilderness Bed and Breakfast in Wilderness

Experience our spacious, elegant and luxurious en-suite accommodation with beautiful gardens leading to endless golden beaches. Delicious breakfasts served in our dining room overlooking the beach. The Pink Lodge on the Beach on Die Duin in Wilderness, is just a short distance from the restaurants and shops of this quaint and picturesque village.

  • R650 p/p sharing
    R455 Single
  • 20 Guests
 
 
Port Wine Guest House |

Port Wine Guest House

Calitzdorp Guest House in Calitzdorp

This stylish 1830 homestead is centrally situated in the heart of the port capital of South Africa, Calitzdorp, overlooking port vineyards and within walking distance of all the wineries, galleries, shops and the museum in town.

  • R425 p/p sharing
    R550 Single
  • 20 Guests
 
 
Driftwood Cottage |

Driftwood Cottage

Napier Self-catering in Napier

Driftwood Cottage offers cosy and comfortable, self-catering accommodation for between one and three people, in the charming village of Napier. Driftwood Cottage centrally situated in South Africa's picturesque Overberg region nestled between mountain ranges and the most southern point of Africa.

  • R200 p/p sharing
    R250 Single
  • 3 Guests
 
 
Impangele Guest House |

Impangele Guest House

Swellendam Self-catering, Swellendam Bed and Breakfast in Swellendam

Impangele lies near the base of the Langeberg mountain range. This guest house is well equipped to cater for every traveller's needs, and has been adapted to provide maximum ease and comfort for any disabled visitors.

  • R240 p/p sharing
    R510 Rooms/Units
    R290 Single
  • 15 Guests