Shadowed by the majestic Table Mountain is a fairyland of age-old forest giants and ferns covered with the world-famous protea and heather…discover the enchanted province known as the Western Cape!

Situated on the south-western tip of the African continent is a region of breathtaking scenery, folded mountains, wide beaches and well-watered valleys.  The Western Cape is surrounded by the cold Atlantic Ocean along the west while the warmer Indian Ocean skirts its southern beaches.

The peak seasons for good weather is between September and March with temperatures ranging from 19°C in September to 27°C in February.  There is little rain in spring and summer and strong south-easterly winds occur in November and early December.

The Western Cape has an excellent network of roads that lead to Cape Town, the capital of this province.  Visitors to this province can disembark at the Port of Cape Town or at Cape Town International Airport.

The Western Cape is one of the most important food baskets in South Africa.  The sheltered valleys provide ideal conditions for top-grade fruits, such as olives, apples, table grapes, oranges and peaches.  A large variety of vegetables are cultivated in the eastern part of the Western Cape.

This province is known for being one of the world’s finest viticulture regions.  The Klein Karoo region is the centre of the ostrich-farming industry in South Africa.  The Swartland district around Malmesbury and the Overberg at Caledon are known for producing golden wheat.

Wool and mutton are produced around the inland Karoo region.  Other animal products include dairy products, eggs, broiler chicken, beef and pork, while racehorse breeding is also an important industry.

The Western Cape is also considered one of the world’s richest fishing grounds.

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