Western Cape Attractions
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The Western Cape Province lies on the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, extending in a wide arc round its capital, Cape Town. The population of 3.6 million speak mainly Afrikaans. The majority of the population are so-called "coloreds"; a people of diverse ancestry that didn't fit neatly into apartheid's pigeon-holes.
The Western Cape has a wide range of industries, agriculture and a well-developed tourism infrastructure. Apart from two of South Africa's most dramatic landmarks, Table Mountain and Cape Point, the Western Cape offers rich fertile lands, secluded bays, white-sand beaches and lush green coastal forests. In contrast to this is the area of semi-desert called the Karoo in the province's interior. The Cape is also home to the fynbos, a scrubland that is specific to the area. A variety of nature reserves and national parks can be visited and the southern coastline is an important breeding ground for the Southern Right Whale.
The Western Cape has a wide range of industries, agriculture and a well-developed tourism infrastructure. Apart from two of South Africa's most dramatic landmarks, Table Mountain and Cape Point, the Western Cape offers rich fertile lands, secluded bays, white-sand beaches and lush green coastal forests. In contrast to this is the area of semi-desert called the Karoo in the province's interior. The Cape is also home to the fynbos, a scrubland that is specific to the area. A variety of nature reserves and national parks can be visited and the southern coastline is an important breeding ground for the Southern Right Whale.
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Garden Route
The Garden Route is a 200 km stretch of scenic highway running along the coast from Mossel Bay to the Storms River, East of Capetown. This beautiful drive is a top tourist attraction.
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Tsitsikamma National Park
Located along the Garden Route, Tsitsikamma National Park features dramatic gorges, waterfalls, woodlands, and the varied coastline of rocks and sandy coves.
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Cape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas, or the "Cape of Needles", is where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
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West Coast National Park
This park encompasses the Langebaan Lagoon and four offshore islands along the West Coast. It is home to large numbers of birds.
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Wilderness National Park
Lakes, swamps and estuaries form a large part of Wilderness National Park, and attract all kinds of water birds.
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Table Mountain, Cape Town
Knysna
Stellenbosch
Cape Town
Camp's Bay, Cape Town
Somerset West - Gordon's Bay, Somerset West
Hout Bay, Cape Town
