The Western Cape (in Afrikaans: Wes-Kaap, in English: Western Cape Province) is the westernmost of South Africa, and covers many of the country's tourist destinations and attractions.
Understand
The Western Cape It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa. and has a wide range of attractions. Most visitors start here.
Regions
Cities
- Cape Town, the capital of the province and one of the favorite destinations for tourists.
- George
- Knysna
- Stellenbosch
- Oudtshoorn
Other destinations
- Agulhas National Park, located 200 kilometers southeast of Cape Town.
- Bontebok National Park, it is the smallest but beautiful. 6 kilometers south of Swellendam
To get
By plane
The international airport of Cape Town It is the second largest airport in the country after the airport of Johannesburg. There is also an airport in George Town, which offers connections to major cities in South Africa.
By car
The Western Cape it is easily accessible from the rest of the country by car.
By bus
Greyhound offers a large number of routes between cities nationwide.
By train
There are at least two passenger companies. Spoornet that operates regular intercity trains from Cape Town to Johannesburg, Worcester, Durban, Kimberley, Bloemfontein and to other cities. MetroRail connecting Cape Town to various cities and towns such as Bellville, Stellenbosch, Strand.
Travel
The main bus companies offer regular service in the Western Cape (for example Intercape, Greyhound, Translux and Baz Bus). There is a good road network and as some places are not accessible by public transport it is a good way to get around the Cape. Car rental is available at Cape Town and in big cities.
Watch
- Visit the Table Mountain National Park, near the Cape Town and which has two well-known and historical sites, the Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain from which it takes its name.
- Cape winelands, located northeast of Cape Town and offers beautiful scenery of the hills and mountains of.
- Garden Route, is one of the main tourist attractions of South Africa