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The Western Cape Province only dates back to 1994, prior to this, since the Union of South Africa in 1910, it was part of the Cape Province. Today the province is home to around 4.5 million people, as well as some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery.

It’s made up of 6 Tourism Regions – Cape Town, Cape Overberg, Cape Winelands, Cape Garden Route and Klein Karoo, Cape West Coast and Cape Karoo.

Accommodation and tours of the area can be arranged.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden on the slopes of Table Mountain is also highly recommended as a day trip.

How to get to Table Mountain National Park…

To get to Simons Town, where the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach is, take the M4 from Cape Town city centre. You can also get to Muizenberg, in the National Park through the M3 or M5, which will eliminate some city traffic hold ups! To get to Cape Point, take the M4.

Located in the Cape Winelands Region, Stellenbosch is another city in the Western Cape that is well worth exploring. Founded in 1679, it’s the 2nd oldest city in South Africa. Noted for its Cape Dutch architecture and the wine industry, it’s located in a fertile valley in an area of mountains, vineyards and plentiful orchards.

If you’re interested in the production of wine, and tasting, you should try the “Wine Route”! The Cape Winelands are divided into various different regions, each offering their own ‘wine route’. The most renowned wine routes are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington and Paarl routes.

To get to Stellenbosch, from Cape Town Airport, take the N2 towards Somerset West. Take a left onto the R310 and follow the road to Stellenbosch.

From Cape Town take the N1 in a northerly direction and get onto the R304 and follow through into Stellenbosch.

By: Mairead Foley

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