Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years; and many more.
Located along the well-known Route 62 in South Africa’s beautiful Klein Karoo, the charming town of Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world. It is surrounded by numerous ostrich farms and the golden arid landscape of the Karoo. Visitors can enjoy the locally produced wine and port; sample ostrich meat and biltong; learn about the ostrich feather boom at the C.P. Nel Museum; and visit the world-renowned Cango Caves, the largest cave system in Africa featuring ancient rock formations and sparkling stalactites and stalagmites. Other popular activities include: mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, and taking a day trip to the quaint town of Prince Albert over the scenic Swartberg Pass.
La ciudad costera de Plettenberg Bay es un popular destino de vacaciones situado a solo 2,5 horas en coche al oeste de Gqebertha, en la espectacular ruta costera de los jardines. Los exploradores portugueses la llamaron la «Bahía hermosa», y es fácil ver por qué. La bahía de Plettenberg es una ciudad pintoresca y encantadora con un sinfín de prístinos playas, lagunas tranquilas, ríos limpios, bosques autóctonos y una espectacular península rocosa. Lugar de recreo para los ricos, las mansiones de playa tienen vistas al Océano Índico, a menudo salpicadas de yates de lujo, mientras que el tiempo libre se dedica al polo y al golf, entre otras cosas. Sin embargo, todo tipo de visitantes se sentirán tranquilos aquí, ya que simplemente nadar en las cálidas aguas en una playa segura es una excelente manera de experimentar la belleza de la bahía de Plettenberg. Los amantes de la adrenalina pueden visitar el puente de Bloukrans, a 30 minutos en coche, para hacer el puenting más alto de la tierra.
