Things to do in Western Cape

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Things to do

Cape Town: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full-Day with Meals

Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup

￥4,612
per adult
Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup
Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town

Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town

￥7,240
per adult
Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town
From Stellenbosch: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour Southern Route

From Stellenbosch: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour Southern Route

￥4,585
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Stellenbosch: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour Southern Route
Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour

Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour

￥5,309
per adult
Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

￥21,236
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
Stanford Mountain Ride 1 Hour

Stanford Mountain Ride 1 Hour

￥4,633
per adult
Stanford Mountain Ride 1 Hour
Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town

#1 Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day Tour with Pickup

￥4,612
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
#1 Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day Tour with Pickup
Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger

Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger

￥4,344
per adult
Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger
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Cape Town African Dinner & Interactive Drumming Experience

￥26,448
per traveler
80% of travellers recommend
Cape Town African Dinner & Interactive Drumming Experience
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1. Camps Bay Beach

Enjoy the glorious soft sand, deep blue water and sophisticated ambiance of Camps Bay Beach. This attractive beach fronts Camps Bay, one of Cape Town’s most exclusive coastal suburbs. Mingle with the sun-kissed and well-heeled beachgoers, observe surfers and relax with a picnic while marveling at the spectacular natural setting.
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2. Table Mountain

When you reach the top of Table Mountain, take a deep lungful of the crisp, mountain air more than 3,500 feet (1 kilometer) above sea level. Cast your eye out across Table Bay, with Cape Town and its curving coast stretching into the distance. The view is one of the most spectacular in the whole of Africa. Do note though that it can be considerably cooler at the summit.
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3. Boulders Beach

At Boulders Beach, get ready to capture that perfect penguin photograph as members of the large, African penguin colony that inhabit these sands waddle their way to and from the ocean. Few places in the world offer such intimate encounters with these creatures. With safe swimming and stunning scenery on offer as well, Boulders Beach is well worth the 25-mile (40-kilometer) trip from Cape Town.
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4. Long Street

Long Street is a historic avenue with diverse international restaurants and eclectic nightlife options. With its bookstores, second-hand shops and ethnic dining establishments, it has a bohemian atmosphere and an important place in local history. Hear how the theaters on this street are renowned for having put on anti-apartheid plays in the 1970s.
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5. Cape Town Stadium

Cape Town Stadium is a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena that dominates the landscape of Cape Town’s Green Point district. Built as a venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, today this 55,000-capacity stadium springs to life when it hosts regular soccer and rugby matches. Cape Town Stadium is also a location for performances by world-famous bands and musicians.
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6. Clifton Bay Beach

Experience the pulsating heart of Cape Town’s beach scene at Clifton Bay Beach. Soak up the sun alongside a heady mix of tourists and the city’s beautiful people. Marvel at the views of rugged mountain peaks, including 2,195-feet (669-meter) tall Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles. Watch the luxury yachts bobbing in the piercing blue water of the Atlantic Ocean and gaze in awe at spectacular sunsets.
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7. Cape of Good Hope

Stand at the top of the 650 foot (200 meter) high cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope and you can well imagine the trepidation felt by the early sailors who navigated this coast on their way to India. Look down to the crashing waves and swirling ocean currents. This is an awe-inspiring place, with wild ostriches, baboons and Cape zebras adding to the area’s rugged scenery.
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Camps Bay Beach

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See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
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Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.

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Camps Bay

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

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Sea Point

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Pavillion might round out your trip.

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Cape Town City Centre

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like Cape Town City Hall and Castle of Good Hope, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

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Green Point

Travelers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Popular day trips from Western Cape

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Cape Town

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George

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Oudtshoorn

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Plettenberg Bay

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Franschhoek

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Stellenbosch

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Knysna

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Hermanus