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What's hip and happening around Cape Town and the Western Cape? Where are the coolest new hangouts, and what's the coolest experiences to add to your to do list? Find the answers to these and more questions on our latest blog posts. 

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4 Aug 2020
Find your next adventure in the Garden Route and Klein Karoo
Surfing at Vic Bay, zip-lining over the ocean in Mossel Bay, an abundance of marine wildlife along the coast and wide-open spaces to explore inland, the Garden Route and Klein K...
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4 Aug 2020
Slow things down and find adventure in the Elgin Valley
The Elgin Valley is known for its natural beauty, an epic mix of lush, forest trails and rugged mountain rock, and beautiful vineyards and apple orchards. Both a haven for wine ...
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30 Jul 2020
Cape Cycle Routes
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15 Jul 2020
Western Cape nature reserves open for day trips
Take a look at all the nature reserves currently open for day visitors during Lockdown Level 3 in the Western Cape.
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14 Jul 2020
Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2021
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23 Jun 2020
Chasing Lines
In the world of adventure, map makers are considered the old guard, the original explorers, paving the way for a generation of adventurers. In our latest film, we uncover some t...
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13 May 2020
Dreaming of One Day in the Western Cape | The West Coast
While travel is on pause, there’s nothing stopping us from enjoying a virtual day out! Join us in supporting local tour guides by tuning in to our new One Day in the Western Cap...
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18 Apr 2020
Connected by Trail
Exploring not only the trails themselves, but the trail running community that has transformed the sport from a niche pastime to a mainstream activity, Connected by Trail acts a...
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3 Mar 2020
Cape Town Cycle Tour
The world’s largest timed cycle race, the Cape Town Cycle Tour is the jewel in the crown for cycling in the Mother City and easily one of South Africa’s largest – and most ...
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21 Feb 2020
New and Unique in the Garden Route and Klein Karoo
One the most beautiful, diverse and awe-inspiring regions in the country, the Garden Route and Klein Karoo is also one of the most-loved road trips to embark on. Stretching from...
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19 Feb 2020
New and Unique in the Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands is an area renowned for its, well, wine, but there is far more on offer, with everything from adventure experiences to stargazing to choose from. In 2020, the...
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7 Feb 2020
World Class events in the Western Cape
From the world’s largest timed bicycle race and its most beautiful marathon to street carnivals and Jazz festivals, Cape Town and the Western Cape plays host to a number of sign...
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3 Jan 2020
Taste the flavours of Cape Town and the Western Cape
Cape Town and the Western Cape is the foodie Mecca of South Africa with some of the best restaurants, tastes and flavours for visitors to explore. Take a look at some of the pro...
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5 Nov 2019
What to know about whale watching in the Western Cape
South Africa is well known for its Big Five, but the Western Cape also boasts an abundance of marine wildlife, with the region perfect for whale watching. Here’s everything you ...
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4 Oct 2019
Farm Stalls in the Cape Winelands
No road trip to the winelands is complete without pulling over for a pitstop at one of the characterful farm stalls en-route.
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10 Sep 2019
Southpole Nordic Walking South Africa
Southpole proudly provides the finest correct Nordic Walking Technique training and equipment in South Africa. People of all ages, fitness, and skill levels are welcome to the N...
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2 Sep 2019
SanParks Free Access Week
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7 Jun 2019
Celebrate Father’s Day in the Western Cape
Show the old man you care by treating him to something special in the Western Cape. From Artisanal Gin and Wine Pairings to Craft Beer Tasting and Adventure Experiences, we have yo...
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31 May 2019
Trail running itinerary Weskus
From popular events like the West Coast Marathon, which draws thousands of participants every year, to the Namaqua West Coast X Tri Challenge – a race comprising of paddling, trail...
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14 May 2019
The Washerwoman Trail
An exciting historical walk on Cape Town’s Water combined with a touch of adventure on the oldest route below the slopes Table Mountain
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26 Apr 2019
Unique self-catering farm stays for families in the Winelands
Memories are made of this. Families and friends sharing an idyllic breakaway together, somewhere on a serene farm in a wine region. All the better if you’re staying in unique self-...
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12 Apr 2019
Cradle of Human Culture
The Cradle of Humankind may lie up north, but it is the Western Cape where you will discover the Cradle of Human Culture.
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26 Mar 2019
Cape Town International Jazz Festival Road Closures
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is THE jazz event of the year and it’s happening this weekend! Take a look at all the road closure planned for the event below.
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25 Mar 2019
Jazz in Cape Town
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is THE jazz event of the year and the SOLD OUT signs go up quickly as jazz lovers scramble for tickets. But if you didn’t get a ticket, ne...