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Few places on earth can compare with Cape Town and the Western Cape as an adventure and sporting paradise. Spectacular and breathtaking mountain ranges await hikers and rock climbers, whilst wide open scenic spaces beckon cyclists and runners. Whether you're into cycling, hiking, driving, or running, the Cape Town and Western Cape region offers great terrain diversity and stunning scenic locations of outstanding beauty.

For water sport enthusiasts, beautiful blue oceans offer a mecca for surfers, kite boarders and sailors alike, with boating, fishing, swimming, diving and surfing all on offer.

For the more aviation minded, the majestic scenery can be appreciated in a variety of exhilarating ways: skydiving, gliding, bungee jumping, abseiling, kiting and flying are all available.

For the golfing enthusiasts, some of the most spectacular golf in the world is available in the Western Cape region. Either along the coast, amongst vineyards or in the mountains - the Cape's 70 courses offer outstanding golf opportunities.

For those in search of some body, mind and spirit rejuvenation, the Western Cape region offers a selection of top quality spa resorts where one can unwind, relax and pamper oneself with a variety of treatments ranging from massages and mud baths to facials and saunas.

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For gourmet delights, the Cape Town and Western Cape region is a veritable heaven. Wine and food are essential aspects of life in the Cape with the famous wines having been produced for more than three and a half centuries now. Along the many wine routes of the area, there are numerous wine farms open for tasting. Also, to complement the wine, there are many top restaurants to enjoy within the Cape region. European and Eastern traditions fuse with African ingredients to create some really quite unique cuisine and the Cape offers an eclectic mix of food and dining places. Of particular note is the seafood. The Cape offers a myriad of seafood restaurants offering delicious and freshly prepared seafood.

For lovers of flora and fauna, the Cape offers visitors a quite stunning collection of highlights. Appreciate the breathtaking majesty of Table Mountain, the rugged beauty of the Cederberg Wilderness area, enjoy the exquisite beauty of the Garden Route, the flora of the West Coast, the glorious Cango Caves and ostriches of the Little (Klein) Karoo, marvel at the stunning Cape mountain passes or experience the Cape Town Peninsula route.

From whales and dolphins to lions and birds, you are surrounded by an exquisite collection of wildlife. From the top of Cape Town's Table Mountain to the expansive Cape Karoo there is an eco and nature discovery awaiting you.

There are various ways to experience and explore these numerous scenic highlights but whether you travel by car, by bike, by specialised tour, by boat or even by handglider, you are guaranteed a truly unique and memorable holiday in the Western Cape.

For further information on any specific activities or attractions that you are interested in, then please contact us for assistance.

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Flight time: approx. 11-12 hours

Time Zone: GMT +2 hours

Currency: Rand

Capital: Cape Town is the capital of the Western Cape, situated on the south west tip of Africa with a population of 3 million.

Languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Sotho, Southern, Swati, South Ndebele

Weather: Temperatures usually range from 17⁰C in June to 26⁰C in December. As South Africa is south of the equator the seasons are the opposite of the UK.

Clothing: Light clothing is acceptable but it is advisable to wear warm clothing for the top of Table Mountain and rain coats can be necessary along the Garden Route.

Electricity: 220/230V, 50Hz, Electrical plug with two circular pins above a large grounding pin.

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