Western Cape

Plan a Hermanus day trip from Somerset West: 1 hr 15 drive, the cliff path, Old Harbour, whales until November and a Hemel-en-Aarde wine stop.

Cape flowers near Somerset West: where to see fynbos, proteas and red disas, when they bloom, and the sugarbirds and sunbirds that feed on them. ...

Scenic train trips near Somerset West: the vintage train to Elgin Railway Market, the coastal line to Kalk Bay and the Franschhoek Wine Tram.

Horse riding in the Western Cape: a beach ride at Noordhoek, vineyard trails near Somerset West and wine tasting on horseback in Franschhoek, with pri...

A 7-day road trip from Villa Helderberg: whale watching in Hermanus, Plett beaches and Robberg, safari days in Addo, and Oudtshoorn Cango Caves. ...

Hiking Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay: the Gap, Witsand and Point circuits, the seal colony, tides and safety, fees and what to bring. ...

A 7-day Western Cape itinerary from one base in Somerset West: the city, the peninsula, the Winelands, the whale coast and a safari.

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Somerset West? An honest comparison to help you choose the best base in the Winelands.

Our top 10 things to do in the Western Cape, from Cape Town and the winelands to Hermanus whales, Cape Agulhas, the Garden Route and the Cederberg. ...