About Cape Tourism
Practical guides to the Western Cape: Cape Town, the Winelands, the Peninsula and the Garden Route.
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Getting Around Cape Town MyCiTi Bus Routes Rental Cars and the Safety Question
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Eating in Cape Town Where the Range and the Value Actually Are
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Day Trips From Cape Town the Winelands the Peninsula and Whale Season
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Stellenbosch Things to Do Wine Estates the Town and the University Quarter
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Eating in Stellenbosch Estate Restaurants and the Town's Best Tables
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Franschhoek Things to Do the Wine Tram the High Street and Is It Worth the Price
Decide if Franschhoek is worth the premium with a guide to the Wine Tram routes, the main road galleries, the Huguenot Memorial and how it compares to Stellenbosch.
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Franschhoek Restaurants Worth Booking and the Casual Spots Locals Keep Quiet
From months-ahead tasting menus to same-day farm stall picnics, here is how to eat brilliantly in Franschhoek without overdosing on white tablecloths.
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Hermanus Activities That Work in Whale Season and the Rest of the Year
Hermanus delivers more than whale season. Plan your days around the cliff path, the Hemel-en-Aarde wine route, tidal pools and fynbos walks.
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Eating in Hermanus From the Harbour to the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Hermanus eating splits into three zones: the working harbour, the Hemel-en-Aarde wine valley and the town centre. Here is how to tackle all three.
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Knysna Activities on the Lagoon, at the Heads and in the Forest
Knysna is a lagoon town, a Heads town and a forest town all at once. Here is how to plan your days around all three.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.