Western Cape Province

Southern point Cape
The most southerly point of Africa is Cape Agulhas named by the Portuguese explorers and meaning Needle Cape. Situated in the Overberg Region of the Western Cape Province, it  is  the official meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.  It is widely believed that Cape Point is both the […]

Cape Agulhas – Southern Point

aeriel view Paarl
The town of Paarl in the winelands region of the Western Cape Province in South Africa lies on the Berg River and was established in 1657 by Abraham Gabbema.  It takes its name from the very large and smooth granite rocks crowning the ridge overlooking the town, which are thought […]

Paarl – Wineland Region

Outeniqua Mountain Pass
The town of George in the Western Cape Province in South Africa is known as “The Gateway to the Garden Route”.  George is the sixth oldest town in South Africa. It is located in the Cape Wildflower Floral area situated below the splendid Outeniqua mountain range, set slightly inland but […]

George – on the Garden Route

Jan Smuts together with his deputy Jan Hofmeyer
Jan Christiaan Smuts can undoubtedly be listed as one of South Africa’s greatest sons. He was born in Bovenplaats in the Western Cape Province (then the Cape Colony) on the 24th May 1870.  He was home schooled by his mother and only started formal schooling at the age of 12 […]

Jan Christiaan Smuts

Wellington
The town of Wellington lies about 45 minutes from Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.  Situated at the foot of the Groenberg Mountains and built along the banks of the Kromme River Wellington is a historic and charming town with its picturesque valley setting and has […]

Wellington – Historic Town

Plettenberg Bay , Beacon Isle Hotel South Africa
Located in the Western Cape Province on the Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay is a very popular vacation site for tourists from around the world as well as South Africans. Mild winters and hot summers make it an ideal vacation spot. There are so many choices of activities available from active […]

Plettenberg Bay – Perfect Vacation