The Cape Region, also known as the Cape of Good Hope, is located in South Africa and is a major tourist attraction. It features a blend of spectacular natural beauty, culturally rich heritage, and diverse flora and fauna. The region is famously renowned for the rounding of the Cape by Vasco de Gama, a significant milestone in the European’s attempt to establish direct trade links with the Far East.
The Cape Region encompasses several renowned landmarks - including Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - and cities such as Cape Town. The area is famous for its wine production, and a tour of the Cape Winelands is a popular activity. The Cape Winelands encompass vineyards and wine cellars in Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek, where visitors can sample rich and robust wines.
Wildlife is abundant; it is home to diverse and unique species found nowhere else in the world due to its Mediterranean-like climate and different types of soil across the region. Marine life is also an attraction, with whale watching routes along the coast, sightings of penguins, and the opportunity for cage diving with Great White Sharks.
The Cape Floral Region, another prominent feature of the Cape Region, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its rich biodiversity. The site encompasses eight protected areas that are home to outstanding natural beauty and biological richness.
Besides natural attractions, the region also boasts unique cultural heritage. It has a vibrant art scene, with numerous galleries and speciality shops. Additionally, being a melting pot of cultures, it offers a variety of local foods and cuisines such as the traditional Cape Malay dishes.
R317 Road
Western Cape
South Africa
Baylys' Farm 1st Road
Groenfontein Calitzdorp
6660
South Africa
Klaasvoogds East
Robertson
6705
South Africa
Moddervlei Farm, Elim
Bredasdorp
7280
South Africa
McGregor road
Robertson
6705
South Africa
P.O. Box 402
Robertson
6705
South Africa
Welgemoed Plaas Moddergat Oos
Worcester
6849
South Africa
Compagnes Drift Farm
Bot River
7185
South Africa
R44 4km west of Tulbagh
Tulbach
6820
South Africa
Dennesig
Stellenbosch
7601
South Africa
Klapmuts Road (R44)
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
R310 Helshoogte Road
Stellenbosch
7599
South Africa
Mont Fleur Farm
Blaauwklippen Rd
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
Blaauwklippen Road
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
11 Distillery Road
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
Postnet Suite 124, Private Bag X15
Somerset West
7129
South Africa
Sir Lowry's Pass Village Road
Somerset West
7130
South Africa
Winery Road, Helderberg
Somerset West
Western Cape
7130
South Africa
Polkadraai Road,Vlottenburg
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
Polkadraai Road
Cape Town
Stellenbosch
7579
South Africa
Polkadraai Road
Stellenbosch
7604
South Africa
M12-Polkadraai Road
Stellenbosch
7599
South Africa
R363
Vredendal
8160
South Africa
Delta Road (Off the R45)
Franschhoek
Western Cape
7680
South Africa
Tygerberg Valley Rd
Cape Town
Durbanville
7551
South Africa
M13, Durbanville
Cape Town
7550
South Africa
Uiterwyk Farm
Stellenboschkloof Rd
Stellenbosch
7604
South Africa
Spaanschemat River Road
Cape Town
7806
South Africa