Western Cape Article - South African Vacations

TOURISM ROUTESSince the Western Cape has so many facilities to offer, tourism authorities have mapped outcertain routes to cater for the tastes of all visitors and to ensure that they do not miss any ofthe attractions that they are particularly interested in. Many of these routes are currentlyrestricted to the Cape Metropolitan Area, but can you imagine how much the rest of theprovince has to offer?For more detailed information on these routes, please visit the Cape Metropolitan Website athttp://www.gocapetown.co.zaBRANDY ROUTEThis route was inaugurated in1997 and was the first brandyroute in the country. The routebegins in Stellenbosch andincorporates brandy cellarssuch as Van Ryn Brandy Cellar,Oude Molen Brandy Museumand Backsberg Estate. SouthAfrica’s unique brandy route isa definite must for any brandyenthusiast. And, even if you arenot a brandy enthusiast, whatbetter way is there to see thelovely countryside and to visitan inseparable part of theWestern Cape’s past and itsfuture?CAPE ADVENTURE AND SPORT ROUTEDiscover that adventure and excitement aresynonymous with Cape Town. Mountains,beaches, the sea, forests and rivers – choose afew or explore them all. Abseiling can be donefrom Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak andKamikaze Canyon in the Helderberg Mountains.The protected harbours on the Atlantic Coast offermany angling and deep-sea fishing opportunitiesand sea-fishing can be done from boats, beachesor rocks. Boats may also be chartered for deep-seafishing.For those who enjoy burrowing into the deeper recesses of the earth, there are more than 80caves to explore in the Cape Metropolitan Area. Hiking and biking trails criss-cross the entireCape Peninsula. Paragliding and sky-diving-enthusiasts enjoy the fast trip down Lion’s Headand the view of the beaches and the surf.11