Travel to Cape Town & Surrounds

Located at the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town is a stunningly beautiful city that offers a unique blend of urban excitement, natural wonder, and outdoor adventure. From the iconic Table Mountain to the scenic Cape Peninsula, Cape Town is a treasure trove of experiences waiting to be discovered. Take a cable car ride up Table Mountain for breathtaking views, explore the vibrant city bowl, and visit Robben Island, the former prison of Nelson Mandela. Enjoy the stunning beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, or take a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast to Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Cape Town

Area Overview

It is no wonder it is called The Mother City.

Cape Town is a true fan favorite, with its exciting Mediterranean vibe, amazing culinary scene, beautiful Cape Dutch architecture, thriving art community, and successful sports teams – all set to the backdrop of iconic Table Mountain and the turbulent waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This vibrant, trendy city has broad appeal. Local attractions include Table Mountain, Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, boutique shops, numerous museums, wineries, and world famous restaurants. For those venturing beyond the city, the Cape Winelands and Cape Peninsula are a day trip away.

Cape Town’s rich cultural heritage dates back more than 300 years and its diversity is evident in the city’s architecture, art, and food. It is the second most populous city in South Africa and sits at the southwest tip of Africa.

Hermanus

Area Overview

Situated in the heart of the Cape Whale Route, the once humble fishing village of Hermanus has become a renowned tourist destination, offering some of the best land-based whale watching opportunities to be found anywhere in the world.

Southern Right whales visit Walker Bay frequently and are announced by the world’s only Whale Crier who blows his kelp horn when whales are spotted along the coast.

Hermanus offers visitors breathtaking scenic beauty, modern infrastructure, upmarket shops, endless adventure options, and a wide selection of restaurants and coffee shops. Yet despite its fame and all its many offerings, Hermanus maintains a simple rustic charm.

Stellenbosch

Area Overview

Founded in 1679, Stellenbosch is the second oldest European settlement in the Western province, after Cape Town.

This historic town is known for oak lined cobblestone streets, classic Cape Dutch architecture, and its vibrant wine industry. Stellenbosch is a very walkable town with many small shops, boutiques, art galleries, some fabulous local restaurants and vineyards, and more than 100 wine cellars. There are a number of excellent hikes in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, as well as a full day Vineyard Hiking Trail which winds its way through vineyards, forests, olive groves, and coastal renosterveld.

Stellenbosch, along with nearby Paarl and Franschhoek, forms part of the Cape Winelands, the largest contributors to the one billion liters of wine produced in South Africa annually. It is approximately 50 km (30 mi) east of Cape Town, on a scenic road lined with breathtaking mountain ranges, green rolling hills and valleys and, as one approaches the Winelands, vineyards roll out in all directions. It is home to the University of Stellenbosch, founded in 1863, and today one of South Africa’s leading universities with nearly 30,000 students.

Garden Route

Area Overview

The Garden Route is a popular road trip destination stretching about 300 km (190 mi) along the south eastern coast of South Africa.

Traditionally, the Garden Route starts in Mossel Bay, about five hours from Cape Town, and ends at Storms River in the east. It is known as a remarkably scenic stretch of coastline, sandwiched between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains. The route is extraordinarily diverse, with picturesque lagoons, amber colored rivers, semi-arid valleys, rolling hills, jagged mountains, lush forests, and wild, sprawling beaches. Most towns are spaced about 45 minutes apart along the coastal road and offer a variety of activities, from whale watching in Hermanus to spelunking in the Cango Caves, surfing in “J Bay” to scuba diving in “Plett,” shark cage diving in Mossel Bay to feasting on world-renown oysters in Knysna. There is abseiling and kloofing for the adventurous, and spectacular hikes with varying degrees of difficulty spread out along the route.

The Garden Route boasts the mildest climate in South Africa, and the second mildest climate in the world (after Hawaii), with temperatures that generally range from 10°C/ 50°F in winter to 28°C / 80°F in summer.