Because of its diverse landscape and incredible amount of attractions to visit, the Western Cape of South Africa continues to rank as one of the top places in the world to vacation. Visitors to the Cape can experience everything from incredible mountains and national parks, to the thousands of miles of beaches which are situated on two different oceans. They can visit historic vineyard estates, watch whales, and even shop for diamonds. In fact, there is so much to do on the Western Cape of South Africa, it's almost impossible to see everything on one visit.

The most striking part of the landscape on the Western Cape of South Africa is the world famous Table Mountain. It towers 3,300 feet above the city bowl of Cape Town and is accessible by road, hiking trails, or cable car. Once at the top, visitors can look down through the clouds surrounding the mountain to see the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean, as well as the city of Cape Town and all of its historic architecture.

The endless coastline of the Western Cape of South Africa offers incredibly diverse beaches including rocky cliffs and surfing spots. There are also the world-renowned pristine beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno on the Atlantic that are more commonly known as the glamorous "Riviera" of the Western Cape. The Indian Ocean boasts sandy shores and warmer beaches that are perfect for sunbathing and swimming.

Of course, going to the ocean on the Western Cape of South Africa also means going whale watching. These gentle giants, including the Southern Right Whale, the Bryde's Whale and the Humpback whale come every year to the shores of the Western Cape to mate and calve in the sheltered bays of the Atlantic coast.

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The inland areas of the Western Cape of South Africa also offer many other worthwhile places to visit. This includes the vineyard estates situated along the famous Constantia Wine Route. Here, visitors can enjoy wine tasting and the local cuisine of the area while they tour the Cape Dutch manor homes which occupy the vineyards of this famous valley.

Tourists exploring this part of the Western Cape of South Africa will also be interested in the Garden Route, which is a collection of forests, gardens, caves, and lesser mountain peaks on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is accessible by route 62, which runs parallel to the ocean and has many hiking trails as well.

The city of Cape Town offers a shopping experience unlike any other. Amid narrow cobblestone streets, historical Cape Dutch style buildings, and high rise office blocks you will find 'The Diamond Works', one of the greatest places to shop for diamond jewelry in the world. Afterwards, make sure to visit the Victor and Albert Waterfront, the most popular venues in the Western Cape of South Africa for pubs, restaurants, specialty shops, craft markets, and theaters.

The Western Cape of South Africa is a unique part of the world to visit because of the close proximity of so many different attractions. The natural beauty of the rugged landscape combined with the European sophistication of Cape Town make the Western Cape of South Africa a place that should be on the must-see list of every traveler.