The Beauty of South Africa: Cape Town and the Cape Winelands
South Africa is a stunningly beautiful and fascinating country to visit with world-renowned wildlife and cosmopolitan cities such as Cape Town and Johannesburg. The country has a huge number of national parks which offer all those who visit a broad range of things to do and see with diverse fauna and botanical sights, alternative climates and a landscape that lends itself to a wide variety of outdoor activities.
With a population of over 40,000,000 speaking more than 10 languages, South Africa is thankfully past its previous problems with racial segregation. And with an ever-improving infrastructure, the country is fast becoming one of the more popular tourist destinations. Its landscape varies from arid deserts to tropical beaches and impressive mountain backdrops. As the oldest town of Southern Africa, Cape Town is definitely one of the must-see cities in the world. Located 40km from the Cape of Good Hope, the city boasts a spectacular setting.
The impressive Table Mountain dominates Cape Town, while a couple of minutes away stunning white beaches line the cliff-hugging coast. The city centre, spread around the foot of Table Mountain, includes the historic centre, residential districts, the Waterfront and the modern harbor. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is a main hub, an old harbour that has been redeveloped and provides a large variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment.
The Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent much of his incarceration, the Cape Malay quarter, Bo-Kaap and the superb and exclusive beach of Camps Bay are just some of the additional and#8216;not to be missed' attractions that Cape Town offers. With its energy and cosmopolitan ambience, this is a unique city that is perfectly situated to allow visitors to explore the greater Cape region. Those who do should seek out the Cape Winelands, a picturesque and quaint region that is home to some of the best wines in the world.
Known as The Winelands, the valleys of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek offer perfect conditions for wine production. The region boasts hundreds of wine estates and small pretty towns set amongst beautiful mountainous scenery.
Another popular destination is the Garden Route, a 600km stretch of small towns, wineries, farms and sea villages spanning the coastal region of the Western and the Eastern Cape Provinces. From Cape Town along the coast to the Tsitsikamma Forest, the route is a rich tapestry of freshwater lakes, impressive sandy beaches, indigenous forests and deep gorges. It is a place of breathtaking landscapes where visitors can enjoy the great outdoors, fine dining and relaxation on pristine beaches or even an ocean safari in pursuit of dolphins and whales.
Sarah Maple writes for Gohop.ie who offer South Africa travel and cheap flights to Cape Town.
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