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The Cape Peninsula, situated on the South Westerly tip of Africa, has much to offer the day-tripper: fabulous scenery at Cape Point; the naval history of Simon’s Town and; one of only two land based breeding colonies of African Penguins. Chapman’s Peak Drive is one of the most scenic drives in the entire world and offers a beautiful view of the Peninsula.

See the Cape in style! Cape Destination management offers a range of services and have tour guides at the ready to take you around and show you exatly what makes the Cape so special.

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The Cape Winelands region of South Africa lies in the green farm valleys just North East of Cape Town and has long been known as one of the finest, quality wine producing capitals.

The Cape was originally founded as a refreshment stop and following this trend has become a hub for visitors from all over the world. People looking for a place to relax and unwind, taking in the leisurely air the Cape Winelands exudes. The region is famous for its wine, wine tours and estates, (visiting one is an absolute must) however there is so much more to explore too. The area also boasts a wide variety of other attractions such as, regular events and festivals, fine dining, top class accommodation and internationally recognized health resorts and spas.

Not only are the wines, food and attractions as diverse as the people, culture and landscapes, but the natural splendour and general tranquility of life in the winelands rejuvenates the mind, body and soul.

Cape Winelands - Wine, Tours, Events and Festivals, Things to do, Restaurants and Accommodation
PackageTours.co.za regularly offers crazy discounts and specials on African budget safaris, tours and overland trips. They are Budget African Safari Specialists, operating from Stellenbosch in the heart of the winelands they assist travellers in making their African dream safari a memorable experience that exceeds their expectations. Get savings of up…

The winelands not only boasts wine in it's vast repetoire of attractions, it also has some of the very best, cheese makers and producers doing their thing here. You can even visit the estates where cheese is made and do a cheese tasting.. perhaps pairing it up with some wine?? Doing a cheese tasting is a great activity for everyone and is the perfect activity to include on your list during your day out exploring the winelands.

A list of 15 great experiences and things to do or see in and around the Cape Winelands of South Africa.

Great White Shark Diving & Viewing Gansbaai or Falsebay

South Africa's pristine coastline plays hosts some of the very best shark cage diving and viewing hot spots in the world! Get right up alongside, close and personal with some of the oceans most feared and formidable predators and learn more about these incredible ocean masters. Gansbaai is one of the few places where Great White Sharks can be seen almost daily on a single day tour and is well known as The Great White Shark Diving capital of the world. The experience is humbling and awesome! Not to be missed. If you're looking for an adrenaline packed experience with the oceans most misunderstood creatures.

Bare Hoof Horse Horse Trails offer trail rides just outside Stellenbosch with horses which are trained according to natural horsemanship methods and have natural lifestyles. We ride over Stellenbosch wine farms through the vineyards and fynbos to the top of the historical Bottelary hills.