Because of its diverse landscape and incredible amount of attractions to visit, the Western Cape of South Africa continues to rank as one of the top places in the world to vacation. Visitors to the Cape can experience everything from incredible mountains and national parks, to the thousands of miles of beaches which are situated on two different oceans. They can visit historic vineyard estates, watch whales, and even shop for diamonds. In fact, there is so much to do on the Western Cape of South Africa, it's almost impossible to see everything on one visit.

The most striking part of the landscape on the Western Cape of South Africa is the world famous Table Mountain. It towers 3,300 feet above the city bowl of Cape Town and is accessible by road, hiking trails, or cable car. Once at the top, visitors can look down through the clouds surrounding the mountain to see the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean, as well as the city of Cape Town and all of its historic architecture.

The beaches of the Western Cape of South Africa are incredibly diverse. Whether you enjoy surfing, rock climbing or deep sea fishing, there is an activity for everyone. The beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno are pristine, and because of their elite cafes and shops are referred to as the 'Riviera' of the Western Cape. If you prefer a warmer ocean and sandier beaches for swimming, the Indian Ocean is perfect almost year round.

One of the favorite pastimes in the Western Cape of South Africa is whale watching. Every winter, these gentle giants come to the shores of the Cape to mate and calve. Because there are many safe harbors where the whales can swim close to the shore, there are many opportunities to see them up close.

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The inland areas of the Western Cape of South Africa also offer many other worthwhile places to visit. This includes the vineyard estates situated along the famous Constantia Wine Route. Here, visitors can enjoy wine tasting and the local cuisine of the area while they tour the Cape Dutch manor homes which occupy the vineyards of this famous valley.

Tourists exploring this part of the Western Cape of South Africa will also be interested in the Garden Route, which is a collection of forests, gardens, caves, and lesser mountain peaks on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is accessible by route 62, which runs parallel to the ocean and has many hiking trails as well.

Shopping is also a heavily pursued activity on the Western Cape of South Africa. Cape Town has many stores, boutiques and shopping malls that line its cobblestone streets, but none quite so frequented as the 'The Diamond Works.' This diamond emporium offers some of the most exquisite diamond jewelry in the world and is definitely a one-of-a-kind shopping adventure. Afterwards, a trip to the Victor and Albert Waterfront is a great place to stop off for refreshments, dinner, and entertainment.

The Western Cape of South Africa is a vacation destination like no other. The diversity and the beauty of the landscape, along with the amazing number of attractions to visit make the Western Cape of South Africa a location to add to the list of must-see places in the world.