The Cape

• Most scenic part of the country
• Picturesque towns and charming resorts
• Whale watching

The southernmost region of the African continent is scenically a region of great appeal as it incorporates both stunning cities, sandy beaches, indigenous forests, quaint towns and beautiful scenery. The Cape refers to the region surrounding the tip of the African continent and the city of Cape Town, stretching up both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines of South Africa.

Special features include:

• Cape Town
  The city at the tip of the African continent has been described as one of the most beautiful in the world. It is the country’s oldest city and is scenically situated between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Great beaches, architecture and a host of activities contribute to the city’s appeal
  
• Hermanus
  This lovely seaside resort is within an hour-and-a-half’s drive of Cape Town and is a popular weekend getaway as well as holiday destination. It is also the best place for landbased whale watching and annually scores of tourists flock to the town to view Southern Right Whales mating and calving in Walker Bay
  
• Garden Route
  The meandering highway that connects Cape Town to the coastal city of Port Elizabeth is popularly known as the Garden Route because of the natural beauty and scenic appeal of the landscape. Popular towns along the way are Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, well loved for their laid-back atmosphere, lovely surrounds and balmy climate
  
• Namaqualand
  Stretching from the Western Cape to the Northern Cape, is a dry and mostly arid region along the western coast of South Africa. But once a year, during spring, the country is transformed into a wonderland of floral colour, bringing tourists from all over the world to witness the splendour