Cape Winelands & Western Cape
Cape Winelands
The Western Cape's 18 official Wine Routes and two Brandy Routes are among the most
scenic in the world, featuring many historic 18th century private estates that produce
internationally acclaimed award winning wines.
The Cape Winelands is a premier Western Cape attraction that starts within a short drive
from Cape Town. The most famous regions of Stellenbosh, Franschhoek and Paarl offer
wine tasting, winemaking, excellent cuisine and magnificent scenery that collectively create
an irresistible attraction for visitors. A popular option is to combine wine-tasting with food,
cheese or chocolate pairing.
If you prefer activities other than wine-tasting, the Winelands’ na tural beauty provides the
perfect backdrop for walks, family picnics and romantic ‘get-a-ways’.
Explore the world's longest wine route measuring 850km. Route 62 stretches north into the
Eastern Cape and provides a contrast of scenery ranging from the spectacular ‘fynbos’
mountains of the Western Cape to the arid landscapes of the Little Karoo.
The Little Karoo
The semi-arid Klein Karoo (Little Karoo) of the Western Cape is home to easily accessible
attractions for those who choose to drive along the region's scenic Garden Route. The Klein
Karoo is a photographer's playground, with spectacular sunsets that outline the contrasting
landscape in stunning silhouettes.
Regardless of whether you're driving the Garden Route from Cape Town or Port Elizabeth,
the scenery is spectacular and the locals in the small towns along the way are entertaining
and welcoming. The Klein Karoo offers several interesting detours from the Garden Route
which is well worth exploring.
Oudtshoorn, a 45-minute drive from George along the N12, is home to the highest collective
Ostrich population in the world. In the same area, the Cango Caves are the only show-caves
in Africa that offer standard and adventure tours in English, Afrikaans, German and French.
The world’s longest wine route, Route 62, also runs through the Little Karoo. Some of South
Africa's best dessert wines come from the town of Calitzdorp, 51 kilometres west of
Oudtshoorn.
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