About Cape Tourism
Practical guides to the Western Cape: Cape Town, the Winelands, the Peninsula and the Garden Route.
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Hermanus Whale Watching and What the Town Does the Other Six Months
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Franschhoek One Handsome Street and the Highest Prices in the Winelands
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Stellenbosch Is the Winelands Town You Can Actually Walk Around
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Cape Town Layout and Which Side of the Mountain to Stay On
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Shopping in the Western Cape – What to Buy and the VAT Refund Rules
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Western Cape Day Trips from Cape Town – Driving vs Taking a Tour
Some Cape Town day trips work better with a rental car, others are smarter as a guided tour. Compare the Cape Peninsula, Winelands, Hermanus, and Cederberg options.
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Western Cape Food Guide From Cape Malay to Winelands Braai
How Western Cape food works, from Cape Malay curries in Bo-Kaap to braaied snoek and Winelands wine farm lunches.
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Western Cape Itineraries That Leave Things Out on Purpose
Realistic Western Cape itineraries that cluster geographically, leave out the Garden Route on short trips, and build in weather buffers.
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Getting Around the Western Cape – Airport Transfer and Why You Need a Car
Cape Town airport has a fast MyCiTi bus to the city, but beyond the City Bowl you will need a rental car. Here is why, and what Google Maps gets wrong about driving times.
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Best Time to Visit the Western Cape – Wind, Whales and Honest Months
The Western Cape's best month depends on your tolerance for wind, whales, or wildflowers. Here is an honest month-by-month breakdown, including when to avoid the coast entirely.
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Things to Do in the Western Cape – Spending Limited Days Well
Not every Western Cape attraction earns its driving time. Here are the experiences that justify limited holiday days, from Table Mountain to the Knysna lagoon.
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Flying Into Cape Town International and When Johannesburg Works
Flying into Cape Town International, what the airport transfer options are, and when Johannesburg or George Airport is the smarter entry point.
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Where to Stay in the Western Cape – Which Town Matches Your Trip
Your choice of base town in the Western Cape shapes everything from driving times to wind exposure. Compare Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, and Knysna side by side.
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Western Cape Hotels – From Vineyard Stays to Cliffside Guesthouses
Western Cape accommodation ranges from Winelands vineyard manors to clifftop guesthouses above the Whale Coast. Here is what your budget gets in each region.
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Cape Town With Kids Which Parts Survive Contact
Which parts of the Western Cape survive contact with children, from penguin beaches to wine farms that actually work.