The Cape Region, also known as the Cape of Good Hope, is located in South Africa and is a major tourist attraction. It features a blend of spectacular natural beauty, culturally rich heritage, and diverse flora and fauna. The region is famously renowned for the rounding of the Cape by Vasco de Gama, a significant milestone in the European’s attempt to establish direct trade links with the Far East.
The Cape Region encompasses several renowned landmarks - including Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - and cities such as Cape Town. The area is famous for its wine production, and a tour of the Cape Winelands is a popular activity. The Cape Winelands encompass vineyards and wine cellars in Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek, where visitors can sample rich and robust wines.
Wildlife is abundant; it is home to diverse and unique species found nowhere else in the world due to its Mediterranean-like climate and different types of soil across the region. Marine life is also an attraction, with whale watching routes along the coast, sightings of penguins, and the opportunity for cage diving with Great White Sharks.
The Cape Floral Region, another prominent feature of the Cape Region, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its rich biodiversity. The site encompasses eight protected areas that are home to outstanding natural beauty and biological richness.
Besides natural attractions, the region also boasts unique cultural heritage. It has a vibrant art scene, with numerous galleries and speciality shops. Additionally, being a melting pot of cultures, it offers a variety of local foods and cuisines such as the traditional Cape Malay dishes.
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Cape Rock Wines
R363
Vredendal
8160
South Africa
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Brig's Barn
Main Rd and van der Stel Str
South Africa
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The Darling Wine Shop
5 Main Street
Darling
7345
South Africa
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Darling Brew Slow Quarter
48 Caledon Street
Darling
7345
South Africa
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DeWaal Wines
Uiterwyk Farm
Stellenboschkloof Rd
Stellenbosch
7604
South Africa
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Klein Constantia
Klein Constantia Road
Constantia
Cape Town
7806
South Africa
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Constantia Uitsig
Spaanschemat River Road
Cape Town
7806
South Africa
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Hillcrest Estate
M13, Durbanville
Cape Town
7550
South Africa
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Steenberg Wine Farm
Steenberg Road
Constantia Valley
7945
South Africa
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Klein Roosboom
Tygerberg Valley Rd
Cape Town
Durbanville
7551
South Africa
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Lemberg Estate
R44 4km west of Tulbagh
Tulbach
6820
South Africa
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Beau Joubert Vineyards and Winery
M12-Polkadraai Road
Stellenbosch
7599
South Africa
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Solms-Delta
Delta Road (Off the R45)
Franschhoek
Western Cape
7680
South Africa
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Eikendal Vineyards
Dennesig
Stellenbosch
7601
South Africa
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Morgenhof Wine Estate
Klapmuts Road (R44)
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
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Lovane Boutique Wine Estate
Polkadraai Road
Stellenbosch
7604
South Africa
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Saxenburg Wine Farm
Polkadraai Road
Cape Town
Stellenbosch
7579
South Africa
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Mulderbosch Vineyards
Polkadraai Road,Vlottenburg
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
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Stellekaya Winery
11 Distillery Road
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
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De Trafford
Mont Fleur Farm
Blaauwklippen Rd
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
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Brampton
11 Church Street
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
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Heron Ridge Wines
Winery Road, Helderberg
Somerset West
Western Cape
7130
South Africa
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Dornier Wines
Blaauwklippen Road
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
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Neil Ellis Wines
R310 Helshoogte Road
Stellenbosch
7599
South Africa
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Waterkloof
Sir Lowry's Pass Village Road
Somerset West
7130
South Africa
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The Winery of Good Hope
Postnet Suite 124, Private Bag X15
Somerset West
7129
South Africa
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Arendskloof
Welgemoed Plaas Moddergat Oos
Worcester
6849
South Africa
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Beaumont Wines
Compagnes Drift Farm
Bot River
7185
South Africa
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Sumsaré Wines
P.O. Box 402
Robertson
6705
South Africa
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Wonderfontein Estate
McGregor road
Robertson
6705
South Africa