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Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

On a tour through this iconic landmark, learn about the infamous zone for shipwrecks at the last manned lighthouse built on the South African coast.

Picturesque valleys, beaches and mountains, diverse wildlife and adventure sports make this one of the Eastern Cape’s most appealing national parks.

Climb to the top of this serene mountain peak and bike or drive along a scenic road for some of the best views of the Cape Peninsula.

One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.

Picturesque valleys, beaches and mountains, diverse wildlife and adventure sports make this one of the Eastern Cape’s most appealing national parks.

Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

Picturesque valleys, beaches and mountains, diverse wildlife and adventure sports make this one of the Eastern Cape’s most appealing national parks.

See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Climb to the top of this serene mountain peak and bike or drive along a scenic road for some of the best views of the Cape Peninsula.

Climb to the top of this serene mountain peak and bike or drive along a scenic road for some of the best views of the Cape Peninsula.

Cycle like a local, go snorkeling near rocky outcrops and beachcomb through the seaweed harvest along this secluded haven of tranquility.

Immerse yourself in an interesting mix of African, Arabian, Indian and European culture in this island off Africa’s eastern coast. Visit its beautiful beaches too.

Inspect the intriguing features of this historic beacon of light and talk to one of the last full-time light keepers in South Africa.

Visit this laid-back beach village on Cape Town’s False Bay coastline for scenic walks, hikes in the Silvermine Nature Reserve and wildlife spotting.

Picturesque valleys, beaches and mountains, diverse wildlife and adventure sports make this one of the Eastern Cape’s most appealing national parks.

Find one of the most secretive beaches in the Garden Route, a secluded, sandy cove with safe swimming spots and ideal waves for long surfing sessions.

Picturesque valleys, beaches and mountains, diverse wildlife and adventure sports make this one of the Eastern Cape’s most appealing national parks.

Climb to the top of this serene mountain peak and bike or drive along a scenic road for some of the best views of the Cape Peninsula.

Find one of the most secretive beaches in the Garden Route, a secluded, sandy cove with safe swimming spots and ideal waves for long surfing sessions.