THE PROVINCES
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The Western Cape is situated on
the south western tip of the African continent. It is a region of majestic
mountains, well watered valleys, wide, sandy beaches and breathtaking
scenery. The Cape is renowned for its production of deciduous fruits such
as apples, grapes and pears, and is also home to South Africa's famous
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
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Cape Town: Cape Town is steeped in rich history and is a cultural
melting pot. Life in Cape Town centres around the Victoria & Alfred
waterfront - a working harbour, historical site and pulsating place of
gathering, which offers everything from up market shopping malls, arts and
crafts markets, theatres, live music to entertainment. For more
information visit websites:
www.capetown.gov.za and
www.waterfront.co.za |
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2 Robben Island: For nearly 400 years, Robben
Island, about 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a place of exile for political
prisoners. Former President Nelson Mandela spent 27 years of his life in prison
on Robben Island. Since 1997 Robben Island has been a museum attracting
thousands of local and foreign visitors.
Visit website:
www.robbenisland.org.za |
3 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garde: It is
one of the world’s leading botanical gardens. It is located at the foot of the
famous Table Mountain. It is a living display featuring 4,700 of the estimated
20 000 species of indigenous South African flora, and close to 50 per cent of
the Peninsula’s floral wealth. |
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West coast: The West Coast is a
region of contrast and beauty. Stretching over 400 km from south to north, the
region and its people offer the visitor a surprising variety of travel
destinations. The solitary coast’s scenic beauty is challenged only by rich
culinary experiences of plump mussels from the bay, crayfish in season or line
fish pulled from the cold Benguela waters.
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Cape Whale Route: Visitors who
would like to see these gentle giants of the ocean can do so at Lamberts Bay on
the Cape west coast and closer to Cape Town in a town called Yzerfontein.
Hermanus is also famous for whale watching and boasts the worlds only .whale
crier.. The best opportunities for whale watching are between June and November.
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Cape Wine lands: W ithits magnificent natural beauty, rich cultural heritage
and worldrenowned wines - the Winelands Region is synonymous with all the best
that the Cape has to offer. Splendid mountains form a dramatic backdrop to lush
vineyards and gabled Cape Dutch homesteads steeped in history. Experience the
hospitality and beauty of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and Pniel. |
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Garden Route: This is one of
the most magnificent, awe-inspiring stretches of land in South Africa, if not
the world. It offers majestic mountains, breathtaking views, a natural garden of
rich, colourful vistas, valleys and lakes, rivers and forests. Visit some of
these towns on the Garden route: Oudtshoorn, with its relaxed and
hospitable atmosphere. Places not to be missed in or around Oudtshoorn include
the Cango Caves, one of the worlds great natural wonders, O strich Farms, some
of which have distinguished themselves worthy to be named "show farms", and
Crocodile Farms. Other towns of interest are Mossel Bay,a popular and busy
summer destination, George, situated at the foot of the majestic Outeniqua
Mountain, W ilderness, surrounded by rivers, natural lakes and lagoons, Knysna,
one of the Cape coast’s best known holiday destinations, Plettenberg Bay, where
the endangered Southern Right Whale come to calve in the winter and spring (July
to December), as well as Tsitsikamma National Park, internationally recognized
for its giant Outeniqua yellowwood forests. |
