Things to do in Western Cape

Activities, attractions and tours

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Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve showing a beach, general coastal views and fishing
Knysna Quays which includes a river or creek
Knysna which includes a sunset, general coastal views and rocky coastline
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What to do in Western Cape


Popular places to visit

Areas of Western Cape

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a marina

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Enjoy superb waterfront shopping and dining and exquisite views at South Africa’s most visited destination.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Camps Bay showing a coastal town, landscape views and mountains

Camps Bay

4.5/5(51 area reviews)

Stunning sunsets and perfect blue water, scuba diving, mountain scenery and beachfront restaurants all make this one of Cape Town’s most popular beach suburbs.

Camps Bay
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Cape Town City Centre

4/5(237 area reviews)

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town City Centre
Sea Point which includes cuddly or friendly animals, a sunset and hiking or walking

Sea Point

4/5(39 area reviews)

Bring the kids to the playgrounds and cafés in this dynamic, rejuvenated coastal area in the shadow of a mossy mountain.

Sea Point
Cape Town Stadium which includes a city and a sunset

Green Point

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Green Point
Cape Town featuring a city and night scenes

City Bowl

The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.

City Bowl