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The Western Cape province is the oldest and most gracious in South Africa and is well loved by tourists, both local and international.

Two oceans meet on the coast of the Western Cape: the cold Atlantic Ocean is in the west, while the warmer Indian Ocean lies on the southern coast. A jumble of diversity gives the Western Cape its cosmopolitan flavour. There are cities, quaint fishing villages and small towns in the province all bringing something special to the Western Cape.

The region is topographically and climatically varied with a temperate southern coastline fringed with mountains while the north stretches into the arid Karoo. The southern coastal area is fertile, while fishing is the most important industry along the west coast. Snow is a common occurrence in winter on the mountains, occasionally reaching down into the valleys.

The Western Cape has major airports in Cape Town and George with important ports in Mossel Bay, Cape Town and Saldanha. The province is the smallest of the world’s floral kingdoms, the Cape Floral Kingdom which is made up of fynbos and the protea family. Tourism and real estate are the main contributors to the Western Cape’s economy with tourism having shown substantial growth in the last few years.

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South Africa: Knysna – Two Angels

South Africa: Knysna – Two Angels

Situated at the water’s edge of the Knysna Lagoon, this magnificent 6 Bedroom House, plus 3 sea …
South Africa: Mossel Bay – Dias Museum

South Africa: Mossel Bay – Dias Museum

The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex was officially opened on 3 February 1989, however its can be …
South Africa: Point of Human Origins

South Africa: Point of Human Origins

Mossel Bay is at the centre of some of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made …
South Africa: Mossel Bay – Santos Express

South Africa: Mossel Bay – Santos Express

Sleep on “The Train” as it is known by locals situated next to Santos Beach, Mossel Bay on the …
South Africa: Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves

South Africa: Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves

The Cango Caves is a cultural and natural landmark in South Africa. The 20 million year-old Cango …
South Africa: Cape Agulhas

South Africa: Cape Agulhas

Cape Agulhas or the \”Cape of the Needles\” is a rocky headland in Western Cape, South Africa. It …
South Africa: Gansbaai and shark cages

South Africa: Gansbaai and shark cages

Gansbaai is a fishing town and popular tourist destination in the Western Cape of South Africa. It …
South Africa: Gansbaai – Platbos Forest Cabins

South Africa: Gansbaai – Platbos Forest Cabins

Platbos Forest offers self catering accommodation in an indigenous forest found on the …
South Africa: Muizenberg beach huts

South Africa: Muizenberg beach huts

The Muizenberg beach huts are iconic. Their vivid colours lure you right in. This small seaside …
South Africa: Cape Town – 10 great things to do

South Africa: Cape Town – 10 great things to do

Cape Town is a modern, cosmopolitan city surrounded by nature. Centred around Table Mountain, one …
South Africa: Boulders Beach

South Africa: Boulders Beach

Just around the corner from Simon’s Town lies Boulders Beach, a sheltered cove of soft white sand, …
South Africa: Chapmans Peak Drive

South Africa: Chapmans Peak Drive

Chapman’s Peak Drive toll road, affectionately known as #Chappies., winds its way between …
South Africa: The Cape of Good Hope

South Africa: The Cape of Good Hope

So named by Portugal\’s King John II this area has captured the imagination of European sailors …
South Africa: The Cape Floral Region

South Africa: The Cape Floral Region

The Cape Floral Region has been called the world\’s hottest hot-spot for plant diversity and …
South Africa: Cape Town – Visiting the Townships

South Africa: Cape Town – Visiting the Townships

A legacy of apartheid, the townships of Cape Town were built to house migrant labourers. Though …
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