The Western Cape of South Africa is one of the premiere vacation destinations to visit in the Southern Hemisphere. Each year, one and a half million tourists enjoy the staggering beauty of Table Mountain, along with an incredible amount of beaches, the Atlantic and Indian oceans, national parks, wine tours, whale watching, and diamond shopping. All of this and more can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa. In fact, there is so much to do here, that it's almost like taking several vacations in one.

The first thing that visitors to the Western Cape of South Africa will notice is the incredibly imposing Table Mountain. This world heritage site is the most popular tourist destination in South Africa, and the most recognizable landmark of Cape Town. Its plateau is situated 3,300 feet above the city of Cape Town where thin layers of clouds form what is know as the "tablecloth." It is accessible both by trails and roads, but many visitors prefer riding the cable cars to enjoy a breathtaking view that encompasses both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.

The coastline on the Western Cape of South Africa is something incredible to experience as well. There is cliff climbing, surfing and fishing to enjoy on the Atlantic coast. Here, you will also find the pristine beaches and shopping in the area known as the Western Cape 'Riviera'. The Indian Ocean on the other side of the cape is warmer and nicer for swimming.

Of course, going to the ocean on the Western Cape of South Africa also means going whale watching. These gentle giants, including the Southern Right Whale, the Bryde's Whale and the Humpback whale come every year to the shores of the Western Cape to mate and calve in the sheltered bays of the Atlantic coast.

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The Western Cape of South Africa boasts many attractions to visit inland as well. One of the most popular areas to enjoy away from the ocean is the vineyard estates located along the famous Constantia Wine Route. The simple beauty of the Cape Dutch manor homes set amongst the ripening vineyards in the valleys creates the perfect atmosphere in which to sample the local wines and cuisine of the area.

It will take a whole day to see the entire Garden Route, another attraction that is part of the Western Cape of South Africa, which runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. This is a collection of botanical gardens, national parks, historic landmarks, caves, and coastline that have to be seen to be believed.

In addition to sightseeing, the shopping in the Western Cape of South Africa is something to experience. The first place many shoppers want to go is 'The Diamond Works', a diamond emporium in Cape Town that sells some of the most exquisite diamond jewelry in the world. The suburbs of the Western Cape also have many shops and cafes scattered through its winding maze of cobblestone streets, including the well-known Victor and Albert Waterfront.

The Western Cape of South Africa is a unique part of the world to visit because of the close proximity of so many different attractions. The natural beauty of the rugged landscape combined with the European sophistication of Cape Town make the Western Cape of South Africa a place that should be on the must-see list of every traveler.