The Western Cape is a world in one province. We have the longest coastline of the four coastal provinces. The Western Cape coastline stretches over 1 000 km. It runs from the Olifants River in the north, to the mouth of the Blaaukrantz River on the southeast coast. The coastline includes sandy beaches with rocky to steep and mountainous features in places.
The Western Cape has achieved the highest number of Blue flag sites in 2017. Twenty-eight of the 44 beaches in South Africa that have received this international accreditation, are in the Western Cape.
The Cape Winelands are some of the most beautiful in the world. You can find 99% of South Africa’s Wine Routes in the Western Cape, stretching from the coast to the plains of the Little Karoo. There are four main regions namely, The Breede River Valley, The Little Karoo, Coastal and Olifants River.
We might be famous for our wines, but the Western Cape also has an abundance of wildlife sanctuaries, nature reserves and national parks. You can view game at our affordable National Parks and several luxury game lodges which are spread over the province.
The Western Cape is well known for its scenic beauty and a wealth of flora and fauna. With an abundance of hiking trails you have a choice between coastal or mountain hikes. There is a choice of easy trails for beginners or more adventurous trails for the seasoned hiker.
Take some time to discover the world on your doorstep. You can view the big 5, San rock art, whales, unique architecture and endless fields of flowers in season. Take a drive through breathtakingly beautiful mountain passes with incredible rock formations, a lake district, historical seaside fishing villages, fields of rolling wheat and indigenous forests.
