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Cape Town & The Winelands - Cape Lifestyle

Cape Town & The Winelands

Cape Town anchors South Africa with iconic scenery, wine country access, and one of the continent’s strongest city tourism brands.

#1
WORLD'S BEST CITY
200+
WINE ESTATES
10M
ANNUAL VISITORS

Table Mountain

One of the New Seven Wonders of Nature - hike or take the revolving cable car to the summit for 360° views of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meeting at the Cape of Good Hope.

Stellenbosch & Franschhoek

Over 200 wine estates with Cape Dutch architecture, Michelin-quality dining, and award-winning Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, and Bordeaux-style blends. Many estates date back to the 17th century.

Boulders Beach Penguins

Walk among a colony of endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town - one of the few places on earth where you can share a beach with these charismatic seabirds.

Cape Town & The Winelands

Cape Town & The Winelands

Cape Town anchors South Africa with iconic scenery, wine country access, and one of the continent’s strongest city tourism brands.

Robben Island - where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years - is a UNESCO site and essential visit. The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden showcases the Cape's extraordinary floral kingdom, one of only six floral kingdoms on earth. Food culture is world-class, with award-winning restaurants like The Test Kitchen and La Colombe.

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Cape Town & The Winelands

Best Time to Visit

October to April (summer). December-January is peak season. February-March offers warm weather with fewer crowds. Wine harvest season: February-April.

Getting There

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) has direct flights from London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Doha, and all major African cities. Many nationalities enjoy visa-free entry for 90 days.

Where to Stay

One&Only Cape Town, Belmond Mount Nelson, and The Silo Hotel at the V&A Waterfront. For boutique stays, the Cape Winelands offer remarkable guest houses and wine farms with accommodation.

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