Western Cape holidays

South Africa’s Western Cape is renowned for its stunning sandy beaches and spectacular rocky outcrops. Travel along the scenic coastal road, through charming fishing villages, a thriving art route, and glamorous marinas, with the sparkling azure ocean as a constant backdrop to your Cape Peninsula holiday.

Western Cape holidays
South Africa holiday, Cape escape
Experience the diverse Western Cape, from £1731 - £2598 (13 days) inc UK flights
South Africa holidays, Johannesburg to the Cape
Wildlife & discovery in South Africa, from £2509 - £2589 (20 days ) inc UK flights
South Africa cycling holiday, Western Cape
Superb scenery, culture & wildlife, from £2299 - £3199 (14 days) inc UK flights
Self drive holiday in Cape Town and the Garden Route
Visit the beautiful Cape and Garden Route, from £1245 - £1580 (11 days) ex flights
Cape Town & winelands holiday, South Africa tailormade
Explore this city, meet its people, and taste fabulous wine and food, from £885 (7 days) ex flights
Winelands accommodation in Klein Karoo, South Africa
B&B on a working farm on Western Cape, from R650 - R1290 per person per night
Western Cape history tour in South Africa
Uncover the history of South Africa's Western Cape, from R54500 (10 days) ex flights
Western Cape self catering guest farm in South Africa
Four self catering cottages in Western Cape, from R430 - R980 per cottage per night
Hermanus accommodation,  South Africa
Welcome to Sixteen and Hermanus, the whale watching capitol., from R700 - R1100 per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
Self drive South Africa holiday
Explore Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route, from £2240 (15 days) inc UK flights
Whale watching in South Africa
Discover the Marine Big 5, whale watching on the Cape coast., from £825 - £965 (9 days) ex flights
Cape Town day tours, South Africa
Cultural, culinary and wildlife tours, from R400 - R880 per 2 hours - 1 day
Volunteering with children in South Africa
Volunteer at a day care centre in South Africa, from £550 - £888 (14 days) ex flights
Elephant conservation in South Africa
Work hands on with elephants and research their behaviour, from £695 (14 days) ex flights
South Africa family holiday
Discover the Cape, from £2229 - £2390 (15 days) inc UK flights
Cederberg Mountains luxury lodge, South Africa
Luxury reteat on South Africa's Western Cape, from R1750 - R4900 per person per night
Holiday in South Africa, walking and wine
Walking and wine around Cape Town, from £1949 - £2199 (10 days) inc UK flights
South Africa fair trade tour
Culture, history & society of a complex country, from £2085 - £2145 (13 days) ex flights
South Africa arts & crafts tours
Discover South Africa's rich craft culture, from R44500 (10 days) ex flights
Garden Route holiday, tailor made, South Africa
Wildlife, mountains & white sandy beaches, from £1630 (12 days) ex flights
Western Cape gourmet tour of South Africa
Savour the flavours of the Western Cape, from R54000 (10 days) ex flights
Wildlife safari and whale watching in South Africa
African wildlife safari plus whale watching, from £3100 (14 days) ex flights
Cape Town guest house, South Africa
An organically furnished organic (cob) house by the sea, from R300 - R350 per person per night
Knysna budget bed & breakfast, Western Cape, South Africa
Centrally located accommodation in Knysna, Garden Route,, from R250 - R450 per accommodation per night

21 reviews for Western Cape holidays5 star overall rating

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Self drive holiday in Cape Town and the Garden Route
The Safari in Amakala was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)
From £1245 - £1580 excluding flights
South Africa holidays, Johannesburg to the Cape
Kruger National Park was the most exciting - we saw absolutely everything there was to see - Rhino, Hippo, Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Crocodiles, Hyenas, Baboons, Water Buffalo, Impala, Wart Hogs, Kudu, Springbok and Birds too numerous to mention. (more)
From £2509 - £2589 including UK flights
Self drive South Africa holiday
It was excellent. The accommodation was superb. There was an enormous number of things to do and see at each stop-over. Everyone was helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and authentic. And most of all, the natural surroundings were beautiful beyond belief.  (more)
From £2240 including UK flights
South Africa family holiday
One special moment I shall remember is the magnificent braai organised in Scotia Park after a days game watching. The personal attention of the ranger, the quality and quantity of the food, the free bar, the kindness, the gentle music played around the campfire and the intimacy of the environment made this braai an unforgettable high. (more)
From £2229 - £2390 including UK flights
Cape Town day tours, South Africa
Excellent, informative, eye-opening, inspiring, humbling, empowering. TALK TO THE PEOPLE!! (more)
From R400 - R880 per 2 hours - 1 day
Garden Route holiday, tailor made, South Africa
The Drakensberg mountains and Didima camp at Cathedral Peak provided a magical start to the holiday, with stunning scenery, fantastic hiking and lovely accommodation; we could easily have stayed much longer there. (more)
From £1630 excluding flights
South Africa holiday, Cape escape
Most memorable was hiking up table mountain in the morning and doing two wine tastings in the afternoon on one day. (more)
From £1731 - £2598 including UK flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really
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