Budget Travel in the Western Cape South Africa

                                                                                         

There are very few places in the country that can boast such a diversity of natural places of beauty as the Western Cape. The Garden Route follows the coastline of the Indian Ocean on the Eastern Cape Coast, between a belt of mountain ranges, the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains inland. The Garden Route enjoys one of the mildest and most equable climates, with unspoiled golden beaches, beautiful lagoons and estuaries and boasts in excess of 250 species of birds.

The Garden Route stretches along the coastal plateau at the foot of the mountains, through a quite world of high, primeval forests, and deep gorges rushing clear mountain streams to the sea. Enjoy a fairy-tale steam train ride through the Lake District on the Outeniqua Choo-choo! Explore the depths of the primeval forests, where the last of the Knysna elephants live their secret lives. Drive to the top of the Knysna Heads to view a spectacular vista of land and sea!

The Cape Peninsula, with Cape Town and the Wine Route, is one of South Africa's premier tourist destinations with an absolute plethora of attractions. Table Mountain and its Aerial Cableway has become a renowned icon, and are famous throughout the world for its majestic setting. The whole of Table Mountain is a nature reserve, and there are countless footpaths and nature trails leading up along its slopes. Over the centuries visitors have marveled, not only at the peninsula's natural splendor, but also at the cultural diversity of the “Mother City.”

The Winelands of South Africa have been described as the most beautiful in the World, and with a multitude of wine estates in the Eerste River and Berg River valleys, visitors may taste their wines from bottles set out in the cellars, and the same wines may be purchased from the estates during normal business hours. No trip is complete without a tour of, at least, one or two wine routes.

Inland, over the Outeniqua Mountains you will find the Klein Karoo with Oudtshoorn, which is the capital of ostrich land, and is the heart of Ostrich farming worldwide. Undoubtedly the most popular attraction of the area is the subterranean wonderland of the Cango Caves. The caves with its own museum form the tourist hub of the Klein Karoo and are a must to visit.

Attractions:

Robben Island
Table Mountain
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Two Oceans Aquarium
Ratanga Junction
Tygerberg Zoo
Stellenbosch
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve
Drakenstein Lion Park
Cedarberg Wilderness Area
West Coast Fossil Park
Hex River Valley
Kleinplaasie Living Open-Air Museum
Cape Agulhas
Agulhas National Park
Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe
Blaukrantz Bunjy Jumping
Wilderness National Park
Knysna Elephant Park

Suggested Travel Route

Day 1: Stellenbosch

Bergplaas Resort

Tel: 021 887 5331 Fax: 021 887 5331

Mountain Breeze Caravan Park

Tel: 021 880 0200 Fax: 021 880 0200

Day 2: Paarl

Berg River Resort

Tel: 021 863 1650 Fax: 021 863 2583

Orleans Caravan Parks

Tel: 021 862 3520 Fax: 021 862 3520

Day 3: Clanwilliam

Bulshoekdam Leisure Resort

Tel: 027 482 2635 Fax: 027 482 2635

Clanwilliam Dam Resort

Tel: 027 482 8000 Fax: 027 482 1933

Driehoek Caravan & Camping

Tel: 027 482 2828 Fax: 027 482 2828

Day 4: Worcester

Nekkies Municipal Resort

Tel: 023 343 2909 Fax: 023 343 2911

Day 5: Swellendam

Kambati River Resort

Tel: 028 514 3999 Fax: 086 627 3528

Day 6: Still Bay

Ellensrust Caravan Park

Tel: 028 754 1034 Fax: 028 754 1140

Stilbaai Municipal Caravan Park

Tel: 028 754 1034 Fax: 028 754 1034

Day 7: George

George Tourist Resort

Tel: 044 874 5205 Fax: 044 874 4255

George-East Caravan Park

Tel: 044 889 0034 Fax: 044 889 0034

Herolds Bay Municipal Caravan Park

Tel: 044 801 9262 Fax: 044 873 3862

Day 8: Knysna

Buffelskop Caravan Park

Tel: 044 384 1314 Fax: 044 384 1314

Lake Brenton Resort

Tel: 044 381 0060 Fax: 044 381 0065

Monks Holiday Resort

Tel: 044 382 2609 Fax: 044 382 2609

Distances in km from Cape Town

Beaufort West 463 km
Bredasdorp 207 km
Hermanus 109 km
Knysna 465 km
Oudtshoorn 422 km
Roberton 165 km
Vredenburg 162 km
Vredendal 297 km

About the author:
Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa, studied electronics, telecommunication, eco-travel and african travel concepts. He taught responsible tourism in South Africa. If you have any questions or comments please e-mail me on. E-mail Address: southafricantravelarticles@12234455.co.za Website Address: http://www.12234455.co.za

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