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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Western Cape [2025]
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Cape of Good Hope
4.7
/5
520 reviews
9.3
Based on 7,015 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +27217809526
Address: Cape Point Rd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
See the Vasco da Gama Monument and wild baboons
Close view of wild baboons at ease
Saved by 115 users158 positive reviews
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The beauty of Cape of Good Hope made me thoroughly intoxicated with the magnificent pictures of nature. Standing on the shore, I was deeply attracted by the moving movement of the waves and reefs, and the shouts of seagulls added infinite vitality to the charming scenery. All this beauty is undoubtedly the most precious gift from nature. This trip to the Cape of Good Hope made me feel the magic of nature. It is indeed an unforgettable experience. It is highly recommended to everyone who loves the beauty of nature.
Traveling with a group in South Africa, we came to the world-famous Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and checked in at the southern tip of the earth. The Cape of Good Hope is intended to be a route to the rich East, so it is called the Cape of Good Hope.
Before the Suez Canal was opened to navigation, ships traveling between Asia and Europe passed through the Cape of Good Hope. Extra-large oil tankers cannot enter the Suez Canal and still need to take this route. This place still retains its original appearance. Here you can see the huge waves and whirlpools caused by the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In 1919, the Cape of Good Hope built the brightest lighthouse in Africa to guide passing ships. Visitors climbed to the top of the 238-meter-high Cape Point and overlooked the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, where the water and sky are one color and the smoke is vast.
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Table Mountain
4.8
/5
419 reviews
9.1
Based on 18,576 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +27217127471
Address: Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Visit 1843 McClear Lighthouse ruins
Unique mountain journey via cablecar
Saved by 110 users163 positive reviews
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The magnificent embrace of Table Mountain gave me a wonderful journey that will never be forgotten. Walking in it, every inch of land is like a carrier of the mystery of life, and people sigh the magic of nature. Picturesque, as if entering a dreamy world, every step is full of surprises and expectations. This journey has made me deeply feel the greatness of nature and the wonder of life, and I am full of gratitude and awe. It is undoubtedly a deep dialogue between the soul and nature, a baptism of the mind.
I went to Cape Town with a tour group in South Africa and took a 360-degree revolving cable car to the famous Table Mountain. The weather was not good and there was heavy fog. Table Mountain, also known as "God's Table", is the most eye-catching symbol of Cape Town. There are many small animals in the mountain, and fossils of sea creatures have been found at the foot of the mountain. When white clouds float over the table, Cape Town residents call this scene "white towels covering the table."
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Table Mountain National Park
4.5
/5
21 reviews
7.6
>100 km from downtown
Phone +27217127471
Address: Cape Town, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Cable car: 360° Cape Town views
Cable car & Cape Town views
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The magnificent scenery of Table Mountain National Park in South Africa is a true natural wonder. Standing at the top of Table Mountain, I was surrounded by a 360-degree panoramic view as if I could touch the clouds. The fresh air and picturesque scenery made me feel more connected to nature with every breath. Moreover, the park has a wide variety of flora and fauna, providing a wealth of opportunities for nature lovers to observe and learn. This trip is undoubtedly one of the most precious experiences in my memory.
It was amazing experience.I don't have words to explain table mountain it blow my mind.I will visit again.
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Boulders Beach
4.7
/5
350 reviews
7.3
>100 km from downtown
Phone +27217862329
Address: Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
East Cape Town coast with beach views
Watch penguins handle ocean threats
Saved by 108 users115 positive reviews
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We traveled with a group to South Africa and came to Penguin Beach in the South African Penguin Ecological Reserve in Cape Town. Penguins are extremely precious animals in Africa and have recently been listed as protected animals by the World Animal Protection Association. The penguins on Penguin Beach stagger on the beach every day facing the rising sun. Their cute appearance attracts bursts of laughter from tourists. It is really a place that makes people linger.
[Cost-effectiveness] Very high
kids will love to see this place. The environment is clean, the beach and water is also clean. Quite a popular place for tourists so it can get crowded.
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Duiker Island
4.7
/5
210 reviews
7.3
Based on 220 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +27217907278
Address: South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Guided tour on seals' habits
Wild seals & stunning seascapes
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Travel with a tour group to Cape Town, South Africa, and take a yacht to Hout Bay to see seals. Seal Island is also a famous tourist attraction on the Cape Peninsula, with thousands of seals living on the island. In order to protect the seal habitat, tourists are prohibited from going to the island. There are special yachts at the pier to take tourists to watch, slowly circling very close to the island, allowing us to watch the seals hunting, playing in the water, and living up close. The bottom of the yacht's interior is equipped with glass to view the underwater world.
Seal Island in Cape Town, South Africa is a famous local attraction and a must-do item when traveling to South Africa. You need to take a cruise to the island. When we went to the island, there was a strong wind and some of the group members were seasick. This requires good weather.
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Knysna River
4.5
/5
17 reviews
7.2
>100 km from downtown
Address: Knysna, 6571, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
Dockside sightseeing & shopping experience
Clear lake & beautiful mountain scenery
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South Africa tour group, came to Nesna to take a boat tour of the Coral Lake, overlooking the cape where the lake and the sea meet the Indian Ocean and the lake. This is a saltwater lake formed by the backflow of seawater at high tide. Its lake area is the size of West Lake in Hangzhou, China. The boat tour takes about an hour.
[Scenery] Calm and peaceful, with golden light.
[Cost-effective] High
Knysna Coral Lake is the estuary of the Ness River in Cape Town. It is a large lagoon formed by changes in the siltation terrain. The entire lake is about five kilometers in size and the water is clear. Because the lakeside is full of reed swamps and the natural environment is good, it has become a paradise for migratory birds to reproduce. In the green mountains and clear waters, the Coral Lake is like a dazzling pearl that is intoxicating.
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Cape Point
4.8
/5
49 reviews
7.1
Based on 9,136 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +27215510288
Address: Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
Cable car views: oceans meet
Cape Point's panoramic viewpoint
81% positive reviews
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Traveling with a group in South Africa, we came to the world-famous Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, took a cable car to Cape Point, and saw the lighthouse and road signs pointing to all parts of the world. In 1919, the Cape of Good Hope built the brightest lighthouse in Africa to guide passing ships. Visitors climbed to the top of the 238-meter-high Cape Point and overlooked the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean, where the water and sky merged into one, and the smoke and waves were vast.
cape point located in Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦 the most southern part of Africa . it is located in the National park 🏞 . there a tram 🚃 up to the light house or you can choose to walk up about 15 min climb
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Twelve Apostles
4.7
/5
50 reviews
6.9
Based on 1,105 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Oudekraal (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 5–6 hours
Highlights:
Indigo sea & red roofs
Land of the Twelve Apostles
34% positive reviews
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I traveled to Cape Town in South Africa with a group and visited the Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles is a side view of the famous South African attraction "Table Mountain". It is named "Twelve Apostles" because there are twelve raised peaks. The mountains are winding, like 12 saints lying on the edge of the bay.
I saw this beautiful mountains using city sight seeing cape Town bus it was a good experience.
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Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
4.4
/5
20 reviews
6.9
Based on 729 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +27446911067
Address: 1 Market St, Mossel Bay Central, Mossel Bay, 6500, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
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South Africa tour group, from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, on the way to the Dias Museum, visit the museum, the postal tree, and a shellfish museum.
This is the first place where the Portuguese explorer Dias landed in South Africa in 1488. It was built to commemorate Dias's rounding of the Cape of Good Hope to reach Poso Bay and landing in Mossel Bay. Learn about the origin and hardship of the first Europeans to discover the route to the East.
South Africa tour group, from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, on the way to the Dias Museum,
This is the place where the Portuguese explorer Dias first landed in South Africa in 1488. It was built to commemorate Dias's rounding of the Cape of Good Hope to reach Poso Bay and landing in Mossel Bay. Learn about the origin and hardship of the first Europeans to explore the route to the East.
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Signal Hill
4.5
/5
81 reviews
6.7
Based on 3,905 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +27800004424
Address: Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Noon Cannon at Lion's Head
Iconic landmark of Cape Town
29% positive reviews
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South Africa group tour, one-day trip to Cape Town, check out Table Mountain, Malay District, Penguin Beach in the Penguin Ecological Reserve, view Cape Town cityscape, Chapman Highway, and in the afternoon go to Signal Hill to watch the sunset and Cape Town Night view (one of the most beautiful night views in the world), overlooking the Green Point Sports Center. Overlooking the Twelve Apostles. Dinner is at Momofuku Restaurant, where there are delicacies such as abalone and ostrich meat.
【Scenery】One of the most scenic views in the world
[Value for money] High
Travel with a group in South Africa and come to Signal Hill in Cape Town to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Atlantic Ocean and the night view of Cape Town.
Signal Hill is 346 meters above sea level. From many angles on the mountain, you can overlook the city of Cape Town, the vast Atlantic Ocean and the famous Table Mountain.
Signal Hill is also a good place to enjoy the night view of Cape Town, which is known as one of the three major night views in the world. There are many angles on the mountain to enjoy the wonderful scenery. The dazzling, crystal clear, and endless fireworks that stretch for dozens of kilometers are breathtaking and unforgettable.
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