THE PROVINCES
AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER |
| WESTERN CAPE |
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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 Rooibos tea. |
| TOURIST
ATTRACTIONS:
1 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:
http://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. |
4 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.
5 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.
6 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. |
