Western Cape

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The Western Cape is the most south-western province in South Africa, covering many of South Africa's tourist destinations and attractions.

An Introduction to the regions of Western Cape

The Western Cape can be divided in the following regions:

Western Cape regions - Color-coded map

Cape Peninsula

Cape Winelands East of Cape Town and easily visited in a day trip from Cape Town]]

West Coast (South Africa) Less crowded with tourists this region offers beautiful scenery for the nature lover

The Overberg

The Garden Route]] Lovely scenery and one of South Africa`s tourist hot-spots

The Little Karoo]] Nowadays popular semi-desert region easily reached on the R62

The Cape Karoo]]

[[image:RSA Cape Peninsula - The Cape Peninsula.

Cities and towns

[[image:RSA Bloubergstrand - View on Table Mountain.

• Cape Town - one of the world's top destinations
• Stellenbosch - a university town in the winelands
• Paarl - famous for having one of the world's largest rock outcrops and the Afrikaans Language Monument.
• George - gateway to the Garden Route]]
• Knysna - a beautiful city in the Garden Route]]
• Mossel Bay - stunning beaches
• Oudtshoorn - the ostrich capital of the nation, near the Cango Caves

Other Muslim Friendly Destinations in Western Cape

• Cape Agulhas - the southernmost point of Africa
• Gansbaai - on the majestic Walker Bay and with an unspoilt and untouched hinterland, ruled by floral abundance
• Hermanus - famous for the whale-watching
• Montagu - a small town in the little (Klein) Karoo with many fine examples of Dutch-Cape architecture
• Swellendam - one of the oldest European settlements in South Africa houses some fine examples of Dutch-Cape architecture
• Yzerfontein - spring flowers, whales, a sixteen mile beach and west coast hospitality
• Wupperthal - a tiny beautiful village near the Cederberg Wilderness area
• Paternoster - a tiny fishing village on the West Coast, an area with stunning flowers
• Storms River - Near the Tsitsikamma National Park]]

National parks

[[image:RSA Bontebok - A Bontebok.

• Agulhas National Park]]
• Bontebok National Park - a small but beautiful park near Swellendam
• Garden Route National Park
• Knysna Lake Area
• Tsitsikamma National Park]]
• Wilderness National Park]]
• Karoo National Park]]
• Table Mountain National Park]]
• Tankwa Karoo National Park
• West Coast National Park - 120 km north of Cape Town, between Yzerfontein & Langebaan]]

Other nature reserves

• Cederberg Wilderness Area | ☎ +27 27 482-2812 Rugged and isolated area with some fine hiking options. Permission is required and the number of hikers is limited.

• De Hoop Nature Reserve - perfect for whale watching

• Great Winterhoek Wilderness Area | GPS:

• Knysna Elephant Park | GPS:

Islands of Western Cape

• Dassen Island - 10 km west of Yzerfontein]]
• Robben Island - in Table Bay

Western Cape Halal Travel Guide

The Western Cape is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa and offers a broad range of attractions. From the tourism hot-spot of Cape Town to the lovely scenery of the Garden Route the region offers something for everyone. So this is the right place for starting your South Africa experience.

Travel as a Muslim to Western Cape

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Western Cape

Cape Town|Cape Town's international airport is the nation's second largest after Johannesburg. There is also an airport in George which offers connections to most major cities in South Africa.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Western Cape

[https://.shosholozameyl.co.za/ Spoornet operates regular inter-city trains from Cape Town to Johannesburg, Worcester (Western Cape)|Worcester, Beaufort West, Durban, Kimberley (South Africa)|Kimberley, Bloemfontein, Pietermaritzburg and East London.

[https:// MetroRail operates frequent commuter trains to towns and suburbs near Cape Town, such as Simon's Town, Bellville (South Africa)|Bellville, Malmesbury (Western Cape)|Malmesbury, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Strand, Worcester (Western Cape)|Worcester and Paarl.

By car

The Western Cape is easily accessible from the rest of the nation by car.

Travel on a Bus in Western Cape

[https:// Greyhound offers a plethora of inter-city routes nation-wide.

How to get around in Western Cape

Travel on a Bus in Western Cape

The main bus companies offer regular services in the Western Cape (e.g. Intercape, Greyhound, Translux) as does the Baz Bus.

By car

There is a good road network and as some places are not accessible by public transport this is a good way to travel the Cape. Car rental is available in Cape Town and in the larger towns.

By a guide

There are a few hundred registered and qualified guides who know their way in Cape Town and the Western Cape. The [https:// Cape Tour Guides Association can provide travellers with a list of all tour guides and their specialities.

What to see in Western Cape

• Table Mountain National Park|Table Mountain]] in Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
• Cape Winelands around Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek]]
• Garden Route]] along the South Coast

What to do in Western Cape

The Western Cape offers nearly everything a traveler could want. From buzzling night-life in Cape Town and Stellenbosch to wonderful beaches and many outdoor options. So the basic itinerary should include some days in Cape Town, a visit to the Cape of Good Hope (and don`t miss the penguins at Boulders|Boulders Beach]]), wine tasting in Paarl or Franschhoek or Robertson (Western Cape)|Robertson, Swartland and Overberg, and a trip along the Garden Route. There are also a number of smaller National Parks with hiking trails for a day out. One of the newer 'primary unusual destinations' is [https:// Soekershof Walkabout located in Klaas Voogds along Route 62. This place consists among others of the largest permanent hedge maze in the world; a philosophers garden and unique succulent gardens with the oldest cactus -anno 1910- of South Africa. Visitors can earn a memento by fulfilling a quest. In the Robertson (Western Cape)|Robertson Valley are diverse hiking trails such as Arrangies Kop and Die Vrolijkheid

• Rock climbing#South Africa|Rock Climbing
• Scuba diving
• Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay]]
• Diving Hermanus
• Diving Agulhas and Struisbaai]]
• Diving Mossel Bay]]
• Diving Plettenberg Bay]]

Events

• Cape Epic | Web:

2023 Event | March |18 |month= 25 A seven stage mountain bike race from Cape Town to Val de Ve Estate.

Halal Restaurants in Western Cape

Cape Town offers everything you want. Along the coast look-out for some fish and oysters, while in the Cape Winelands head for some of the countries finest dining experiences.

South Africa-Western Cape-Winelands01 - The Western Cape winelands produce very good wine.

This is the region to taste South Africa's best wine. Tour the cellars around Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek but check for a driver before.

The wine producing areas in the Overberg, Swartland and Robertson (Western Cape)|Robertson are gaining international recognition. The wine tasting in these areas is free. While the wine of the traditional wine producing areas of South Africa are moved to the lower shelves of the European supermarkets the ones from the upcoming areas can be found in top restaurants and special liquor stores and wine boutiques in Europe and North America as premium brands.

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