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Many people say that the most fascinating city to visit in South Africa is Cape Town, and, I agree. Do you know that the Western cape posses plentiful variety of attractions that sometimes it is difficult for visitors to choose as to which one to do? Some of the most naturally beautiful places on the earth do exist here. Luckily, Baraka Cape Tours has made it simple and easy for you to explore.
The mountainous Western Cape Province extends from the Cape of God Hope on the south-western tip of Africa 400km north and 500km East. It is South Africa’s fourth largest province. It is bounded by the Northern cape and the Eastern Cape.
The Western Cape is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27 years imprisonment and the Cape Flora kingdom.
North of Cape Town, the West Coast incorporates the west Coast National Park, well known for birds and spring flowers ( in late August and September), and the West Coast Fossil Paarl in Langebaan. Along the province’s eastern coastline lies the Garden Route, one of the country’s most popular route, which stretches from cape Town to Port Elizabeth.
Some facts about the Western Cape Province
This is one of those places in the world where in one day you can experience all the four seasons. This is where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Cape Town is the provincial capital and is affectionally called the Mother City. Cape Town is home to Table Mountain, the new seven Wonder of Nature, and the Cape Floral Region, World’s smallest, but most diverse floral kingdom. Cape Town moto is ” Spes Bona” which means Good Hope.
Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden has hectares with 22.000 indigenous plants. It boasts proud distinction in being the first botanic Garden in the world to include a natural World Heritage site.
Boulders Beach, is home to a breeding colony of African Penguins which used to be known as Jackaas penguins.
Little Karroo, about 480km East of cape town in the town of Oudsthoorn, boast the World’s largest Ostrich population.
We have some of the best wine on the continent. The wine industry in South Africa dates back in 1600s when the second governor of the Cape Simon Van Der Stel, brought wine with him in from Europe. The wine-growing area of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschoek, Ceres, Worcester, Bonnievale and Robertson are a must visit.
It is blessed with beautiful beaches, some mountain rushing down to meet a turquoise ocean. Popular beaches include: Clifton, Camps Bay, Muizenberg and fish Hoek with Llandudno and Noordhoek being popular for surfers. This province is renewed for its fresh seafood, from line fish to lobster, prawns, snoek and sole.
Infrastructure: in Western ape is excellent, with-maintained road systems linking the main centers to outlying regions-the Karoo, East Coat, Winelands, Overberg and garden route.
Private Tours: While planning a trip can be incredibly exciting and full of lots of fun, it can also be extremely challenging, time consuming, frustrating and unreliable – especially if it is done online. If you are not familiar with a place you intending to visit, chances are that you things may go horribly wrong when planning a trip. That’s why it makes sense to get a travel expert on the ground, someone who understands the environment in and out. Someone who knows what to do and when to do it. Lucky for you, We are here for you.
Private tours are done according to our client’s need and budget. We will make tour that fits your tastes. in every tour, your will be accompany by a registered and professional tour guide. The Western cape has a great number of destinations for any age group and any interest. Click on any of pictures to get more information.
Feel free to contact us for a more customized plan that suits your time and expectations.
Explore our exclusive tours
City and Table Mountain
Discover all in one tour. From Table Mountain to our beautiful beaches (Cliftons and Camps bay), through the different museums, including the District Six, the Jewish Museum, and the Castle of Good Hope. Green market Square to the quarter Malay, commonly known as the Bo-kaap (the colourful houses).
Cape Point Tour
Cape of Good Hope lies at the tip of Cape Point, which is natural reserve within the table Mountain National park. Visit the Cape Point and see where the Portuguese Bartomeu Dias, who first names it “the Cape of Storms”, first sailed around the cape. Discover the legend of flying Dutchman Ghost ship, and take the three minutes flying Dutchman funicular railway up a steep slope to the 1859 lighthouse at the top. The lighthouse is located 87 meters above the sea level.
Winelands Tour
The wine industry history in South Africa dates back in 1660s, when the second Dutch governor Simon Van Stel planted a vineyard in 1655 and, on 02 February 1659, the first wine was made from the cape grapes.
The wine-growing areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek, Ceres, Worscester, Bonnievale and Robertson are popular attractions, where a Mediterranean climate favours the production of superb wine.
A Winelands tour is definitely a must do when in the Mother City.
On this tour, you will get to some of the oldest wine farms in the country and will have the opportunity to purchase wine.
Township Tour
Langa, means sun in Isixhosa, but name the derives from Langalibalele, a Xhosa Chief whos was imprisoned on Roben Island in 1873 for rebelling against the Natal government. Langa was officially established in 1927 in terms of the 1923 Urban Area Act and is one of the oldest townships in South Africa. It was a focal area for much of the resistance against the apartheid government and as such has a rich – if often turbulent – history. It is well known for its cultural offerings, its warmth and sense of community and wide array of offerings available to visitors.
Shark Cage Tour
For some thrilling and different, shark cage diving is a safe and popular attraction, with especially equiped tour boatsand cages affording face-to -face meeting with great white sharksin Gansbaai and Mossel Bay
Shark cage diving departs from Kleinbaai Harbour in Gansbaai, two hours drive from Cape Town, known as the great white capital and Mossel Bay. A typical white shark diving excursion take between three to five hours, depending on weather, sea conditions, shark behaviour and sightings.
Whale Watching Tour
Hermanus, one of the best spot for Whale watching in South Africa.
The Southern Right Whale is a migratory mammal. They spend one season in one place and the rest of the year in another, and travel long distances in-between these seasons. In summer (December through May), they are in the cold polar regions of the Southern Hemisphere where food (mainly krill) is present and plentiful. Winters (June through November) are spent around the shallow coastal waters of Southern Africa, South America and Australia.
The shallow, sandy-bottomed and sheltered bays of our coastline are perfect for mating, calving, nursing their young and resting.
Garden Route 3-4 Days
The most beautiful awe-inspiring stretches of land land in South Africa, if not the world. You will discover the majestic mountains ranges and brilliant blues coastline, the well renowned Garden Route & Klein Karoo towns beckon their worldwide audience to sample the simple yet intoxicating, inviting yet thrilling beauty and encounters. In this tour, we offer the Garden Route & Klein karoo, stretches from Witsand to Plettenberg bay, right around the to Oudtshoorn as well as Calitzdorp and Ladysmith on the R 62. Experience the BIG FIVE fever and enjoy the golf courses tailor-made to your taste.
Safari
Aquila is a private Game Reserve lying outside the town of Touws River; just less than two hours drive from Cape Town along a particularly scenic route on the N1. It is a private game reserve that offers day-trips, horseback safaris, quad bike safaris, a variation of accommodation options, wildlife education and much more. Best of all it’s less than two hours away from the city”. The reserve is named after the Black Eagle found in the area that is today rarely encountered and regarded as an endangered species. This full day Big 5 safari experience is an ideal inclusion in your Cape Town holiday itinerary. Enjoy a great diversity of wildlife and natural Karoo beauty with the opportunity to capture stunning wildlife photos and make African memories to last a lifetime.
Transfers
Need transport to and / or from Airport? Or need a chauffeur driver for your meetings, restaurants or conferences? We have a variety of air-conditioned vehicles to do the work for you. So, all that’s left for you is to book and we will do the rest. Sit down comfortably reading your news paper or book, while a professional driver takes you to your destination. How cool is that?