City: Western Cape
Top Things to do in Western Cape
Things to do in Western Cape, South Africa: The Best Bodies of Water
South Africa’s most popular tourist destination offers the urban thrills of Cape Town, its adjacent wine country and an aura of the rich political history of South Africa. The Overberg's perfect whale-watching perches provide excitement of a different nature. The Garden Route's lakes and forests and the Klein Karoo's ostrich-farming towns and vineyards present another take on the Cape. For extra kicks, try bungee jumping or cage-diving among Great Whites.
Restaurants in Western Cape
1. Miller's Point Tidal Pool
2. Hout Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,324 reviews
Enclosed by ocean, mountains and wine farms, the former fishing village offers a country affair with some adventure thrown in.
Reviewed By vermeulen_anton
Houtbay....a small bay but with lots and lots to do and to see. From a museum to an old fashioned library, to restaurants, pubs, boat trips, flee market at the harbour, to fresh snoek and chips at the harbour, clean seasand for the kids and the oldies to play, good places to stay, all the main shops like Woolies and Pick and Pay to book shops, toy shops, curio shops and very interesting is the shops at harbour with all old "ship stuff". Get place close to harbour to stay....and walk early in themorning and at dusk on the beach. I always go back when I am in Cape Town....just love the place!
3. Knysna Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 647 reviews
Reviewed By brinylobster - Auchterarder, United Kingdom
We’ve come to Knysna a few times now and love the lagoon. We have stayed at Leisure Isle, up high overlooking the lagoon, the Waterfront and Laguna Grove. Watching the tides come and go as well as the associated wildlife, boats coming and going etc is a delight and a great way to relax. The Heads are spectacular, visit the viewpoints up high to get great views as well as the rocky bits at the lagoon entrance. Eat at one of the many restaurants at Knysna or Thesen which overlook the lagoon for sunset views too.
4. Wilderness Lagoon
5. Walker Bay
6. Victoria Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By DravidGoesSolo
Great waves, and friendly locals. Beware of the rip currents when entering the ocean, I would advise that you ask someone that knows the beach setup before you enter it.
7. Groenvlei Lake
8. Noordhoek Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By Katwedel
I prefer beaches that stretch endlessly along our coast to little pockets of beach that are filled with people, music, umbrellas and ice-cream vendors. Noordhoek is just perfect. It’s worth the drive to get there. Late afternoon welcomes the runners, dog-walkers and even a yoga-enthusiast. There’s plenty of space for everyone to do their thing without encroaching. So peaceful, but not lonely. #KeepItUndiscovered
9. Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve
10. Crystal Pools Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By louisek561 - Cape Town Central, South Africa
We booked a month in advance and set off on our hike on the 1st of March early on a Saturday morning. What a treat, the birds and bees were out, the trail was absolutely stunning and we were spoiled with choices for crystal clear pools. The fellow hikers were friendly and we had the best day. Here and there we had to pick up a plastic bottle from an inconsiderate hiker but overall the day was perfect, the hike was pristine and the pools, amazing!
