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 most imposing part of the landscape in the Western Cape of South Africa is definitely Table Mountain. Its peak rises 3,300 feet over the city bowl of Cape Town and dominates the entire Western Cape. Visitors can take the cable cars through the clouds that surround the mountain to get a spectacular view of both the Atlantic and Indian oceans, or take one of the many trails or roadways to the top.

The endless coastline of the Western Cape of South Africa offers incredibly diverse beaches including rocky cliffs and surfing spots. There are also the world-renowned pristine beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno on the Atlantic that are more commonly known as the glamorous "Riviera" of the Western Cape. The Indian Ocean boasts sandy shores and warmer beaches that are perfect for sunbathing and swimming.

Of course, if you are going to the coastline of the Western Cape of South Africa, you will probably want to do some whale watching while you are there. These gentle giants swim near to the shore when they are mating and calving during the winter months. Because the shores of the Cape are so peaceful, there are many opportunities to see them up close.

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There are plenty of things to see inland on the Western Cape of South Africa, too. The historic vineyards along the Constantia Wine Route are popular because of the Cape Dutch manor homes, where wine tours and tastings are offered in this beautiful valley located on the interior of the Cape.

Tourists exploring this part of the Western Cape of South Africa will also be interested in the Garden Route, which is a collection of forests, gardens, caves, and lesser mountain peaks on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is accessible by route 62, which runs parallel to the ocean and has many hiking trails as well.

Shopping is also a heavily pursued activity on the Western Cape of South Africa. Cape Town has many stores, boutiques and shopping malls that line its cobblestone streets, but none quite so frequented as the 'The Diamond Works.' This diamond emporium offers some of the most exquisite diamond jewelry in the world and is definitely a one-of-a-kind shopping adventure. Afterwards, a trip to the Victor and Albert Waterfront is a great place to stop off for refreshments, dinner, and entertainment.

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.