Things to do in Western Cape

We began to enjoy this trip as soon as we got off the plane. There was color everywhere, such as the South African clothes, and especially their kind smiles. The trip was full of contrasts, life on the Savannah and visits to the

It's lovely to be where the two oceans meet with an amazing view. The truth is that we had excellent, clear weather that day. So I can now say that I've been as far south as possible on the African continent.

Table Mountain is such an imposing feature you could not visit Cape Town without including it in your itinerary. However choosing the right day can be difficult we waited for three days to get a clear summit. There are two ways up by

All visitors most probably end up at the V&A waterfront at some point during their stay in Cape Town. It is the departure point for trips to Robben Island. It offers an extensive range of shops and restaurants. In the evening it is

About 30km from Cape Town, you'll find this little beach that's home to a colony of over 3,000 African Penguins. There are a series of walkways which go around and above their nests that takes you to the part of the beach where you

Bo-Kaap is a seventeenth century Muslim district in the oldest area of Cape Town. It means "above Cape" in Afrikaans, referring to the location, high on the slopes of Signal Hill. The low houses are painted in bright pastel colours,

This is frequently cited as one of the best botanical gardens in the world and if you visit you will see why. The setting on the edge of Table Mountain National Park is unbeatable even when the table cloth is rising and

Hout Bay, a small fishing village in the Cape Peninsula, was nothing more to me than a name on a road sign on our way to the city. However, I don't know if it was the time that I was passing through at sunset, but you caught my

I loved this street. During the day it´s busy and there are plenty of local shops and restaurants and at night there are many venues where you can enjoy a drink and listen to music. The nightlife of the city definitely happens here.

65km from Cape Town, within the Table Mountain National Park, is the Cape of Good Hope, formerly called the Cape of Storms, the southernmost point of Africa. From Cape Point, you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the area.

Camps Bay is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches of Cape Town just a 15 minute drive from downtown. It's easily accessible by minibus. The white sand beach is spectacular with clear water at the foot of Table Mountain and

For people who like hiking this is the thing to do. The ascent to Lion's head is easy to get on and off and doesn't take more than 3 hours. To begin the journey you must go by Signal Hill Road to the start of the forest road and once

If you visit Cape Town, then you can't miss out on a trip to the Cape of Good Hope. The best views can be found along the coast, particularly the stunning, panoramic Chapman's Peak Drive, along cliffs and surrounded by beautiful views.

This island is about 15 km from Cape Town in Hout Bay. It covers an area of ​​7315 squared metres. Visited by tourists, there is a large colony of birds and seals. On the same dock there are different companies that organize one hour

Simonstown is a small town on the Cape Peninsula, half an hour or so from Cape Town. There's a tourist park with two areas: the inner area, with free admission, where you can see penguins in the field, or the coastal zone, where you

Stunning sunset from Signal Hill in Cape Town near the high-income area of Camps Baai in ​​Kaapstaad. It´s essential that you have a stroll through this the barrio.

The story of Nelson Mandela's years on Robben Island makes it well worth visiting this African Alcatraz. It's a pity that the tourist circus leaves you little room for reflection. Ferries leave from the Waterfront a few times a day,

You can take a cable car, a 360 degree rotating glass cabin, to get the best views over the city and the bay. There are several viewpoints, and at the top you can enjoy some extreme sports. One of the most beautiful places in South

Located in the heart of Cape Town, this market has everything you need if you're looking for presents or souvenirs. Most products are handmade - painted canvases, wooden figurines, seed jewellery, etc. Very colourful and very cheap.

Working as a travel guide in this country, sometimes I spend time in this small town in the province of Western Cape in South Africa. The other day whilst walking around its streets, I saw this and decided to take a picture.

The Dassies are a type of giant rabbit that live at the tope of Table Mountain. They are very used to humans, so they're happy to approach, often looking for food. I got quite a fright when one appeared from nowhere to try to get at

Irish Pub located on Long Street, the street where most of the bars and places to go out at night are found. It's perfect for a beer with friends and also if you want the night to go on a little longer. Every day there's live music

South Africa is famous throughout the world for its wines and its premier wine-growing region is the Cape Winelands, a verdant valley not far from Cape Town. The zone is known for its rugged mountain passes, imposing peaks, and

If you want to go sightseeing in Cape Town, there are tourist buses available, allowing you to safely enjoy this beautiful city. There are two different lines - blue and red - with many stops in common. The red line takes you through

Located 23km from Cape Town is the harbour town of Hout Bay, from which you can take one of the many boats to Seal Island, home to one of the largest colonies of seals and sea lions in South Africa. Hout Bay has a lively atmosphere

Clifton Beach is the furthest beach from the centre of Cape Town, in a rich area full of beautiful people. There are several restaurants and bars, with the lovely beach, and the mountain of the 12 Apostles. The mountain gives the area