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Make Your Next Holiday the Western Cape of South Africa
The Western Cape of South Africa is one of the premiere vacation destinations to visit in the Southern Hemisphere. Each year, one and a half million tourists enjoy the staggering beauty of Table Mountain, along with an incredible amount of beaches, the Atlantic and Indian oceans, national parks, wine tours, whale watching, and diamond shopping. All of this and more can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa. In fact, there is so much to do here, that it's almost like taking several vacations in one.
The first thing that visitors to the Western Cape of South Africa will notice is the incredibly imposing Table Mountain. This world heritage site is the most popular tourist destination in South Africa, and the most recognizable landmark of Cape Town. Its plateau is situated 3,300 feet above the city of Cape Town where thin layers of clouds form what is know as the "tablecloth." It is accessible both by trails and roads, but many visitors prefer riding the cable cars to enjoy a breathtaking view that encompasses both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
The coastline on the Western Cape of South Africa is something incredible to experience as well. There is cliff climbing, surfing and fishing to enjoy on the Atlantic coast. Here, you will also find the pristine beaches and shopping in the area known as the Western Cape 'Riviera'. The Indian Ocean on the other side of the cape is warmer and nicer for swimming.
One of the favorite pastimes in the Western Cape of South Africa is whale watching. Every winter, these gentle giants come to the shores of the Cape to mate and calve. Because there are many safe harbors where the whales can swim close to the shore, there are many opportunities to see them up close.
The Western Cape of South Africa boasts many attractions to visit inland as well. One of the most popular areas to enjoy away from the ocean is the vineyard estates located along the famous Constantia Wine Route. The simple beauty of the Cape Dutch manor homes set amongst the ripening vineyards in the valleys creates the perfect atmosphere in which to sample the local wines and cuisine of the area.
Tourists exploring this part of the Western Cape of South Africa will also be interested in the Garden Route, which is a collection of forests, gardens, caves, and lesser mountain peaks on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is accessible by route 62, which runs parallel to the ocean and has many hiking trails as well.
Shopping is also a heavily pursued activity on the Western Cape of South Africa. Cape Town has many stores, boutiques and shopping malls that line its cobblestone streets, but none quite so frequented as the 'The Diamond Works.' This diamond emporium offers some of the most exquisite diamond jewelry in the world and is definitely a one-of-a-kind shopping adventure. Afterwards, a trip to the Victor and Albert Waterfront is a great place to stop off for refreshments, dinner, and entertainment.
Truly, the Western Cape of South Africa is an exciting and unique world class destination. Anyone who is serious about world travel simply must add the Western Cape of South Africa to their list of places to visit during their lifetime.
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