The Mother City

The Western Cape is the most popular tourist province - with good reason. Cape Town, the "Mother City", is one of the world's top destinations to visit.

Reminiscent of other stunning coastal cities such as Monaco and San Francisco, with its spectacular scenic drives, the Western Cape offers a fantastic assortment of irresistible experiences. Cape Town’s flat-topped Table Mountain, found in the Western Cape, is for many the iconic South African image, as well as the 12 apostles stretching across Camps Bay.

Much of the province's appeal lies in its geography and topography. This creates a stunning diversity of regions within the Western Cape, each with its own special character.

Cape Heritage Sites

It is as if Cape Town’s south-easterly wind blows one into the Mother City to make a point: you simply have to pay a visit. Highlights include Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden both UNESCO World Heritage Sites (The latter boasting over 7,000 plant species).

Robben Island, another World Heritage Site, encapsulating a critical chapter in the country’s path towards democracy. Cape Winelands - with its winemaking tradition dating from 1659, and Cape Point Nature Reserve - yet another World Heritage Site.

The People of Cape Town

Cape Town locals are referred to as “Capetonians”. They have a reputation for matching their strong work ethic with the ability to drop their briefcase at a moment’s notice and slip into flip-flops then head for the beaches with ease. Never underestimate a “Capetonian”. Many come across as happy-go-lucky laidback. In reality, many entrepreneurial brains reside within this metropolis. Capetonians do, however, place enormous emphasis on getting the work/life balance down pat.