About Cape Tourism
Practical guides to the Western Cape: Cape Town, the Winelands, the Peninsula and the Garden Route.
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Knysna Activities on the Lagoon, at the Heads and in the Forest
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Eating in Hermanus From the Harbour to the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
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Hermanus Activities That Work in Whale Season and the Rest of the Year
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Franschhoek Restaurants Worth Booking and the Casual Spots Locals Keep Quiet
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Franschhoek Things to Do the Wine Tram the High Street and Is It Worth the Price
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Eating in Stellenbosch Estate Restaurants and the Town's Best Tables
Compare Stellenbosch estate restaurant dining with in-town tables, from Jordan and Delaire Graff to Ryneveld Street cafes and the Oude Libertas market.
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Stellenbosch Things to Do Wine Estates the Town and the University Quarter
Explore Stellenbosch beyond the wine estates with the university art scene, Dorp Street heritage buildings, Village Museum and Jonkershoek hiking trails.
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Day Trips From Cape Town the Winelands the Peninsula and Whale Season
Plan day trips from Cape Town to the Cape Peninsula, Stellenbosch winelands and Hermanus whales, with driving times and seasonal wildlife advice.
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Eating in Cape Town Where the Range and the Value Actually Are
Find the best value in Cape Town's restaurants, from Woodstock food markets and Bo-Kaap Cape Malay kitchens to Bree Street tasting menus.
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Getting Around Cape Town MyCiTi Bus Routes Rental Cars and the Safety Question
Compare Cape Town transport options including MyCiTi bus routes from the airport, rental car advice for the peninsula, and the Uber versus Bolt safety question.
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Cape Town Things to Do From Table Mountain to the Cape Peninsula
Plan your Cape Town itinerary around the attractions that need advance booking, from Table Mountain cableway tickets to Robben Island ferries and Kirstenbosch concerts.
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Where to Stay in Cape Town Choosing the Right Side of the Mountain
Compare Cape Town neighbourhoods by budget and vibe, from the Atlantic Seaboard to the City Bowl and Southern Suburbs, with real nightly price ranges.
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Knysna Lagoon Town and Whether It Earns a Night on the Garden Route
Knysna is the Garden Route's lagoon town, with the Heads viewpoint and a big oyster festival, but it is not automatically the best base.
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Hermanus Whale Watching and What the Town Does the Other Six Months
Hermanus is famous for clifftop whale watching from June to November, but the Hemel-en-Aarde wine route and coastal walks make it a year-round stop.
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Franschhoek One Handsome Street and the Highest Prices in the Winelands
Franschhoek is one handsome street, serious food, and the Winelands' highest prices. Here is when it earns a night and when a day trip is enough.