Kirstenbosch Gardens to numerousrestaurants and museums. High granitecliffs pass beautiful bays such as Hout Bay as they extend southwards towards the Capeof Good Hope. The tip of Cape Point isparticularly striking, with a lighthouseperched precariously above crashing waves.Beyond Cape Town lie many other treasureswaiting to be discovered. During Augustand September, spring flowers bloom inNamaqualand. In the Winelands, CapeDutch architecture nestles amongst award-winning vineyards. For six months eachyear, Walker Bay offers shelter to large podsof migrating whales, viewed easily fromshore. The Cape is one of South Africa's mostaccessible and appealing regions and adeserving highlight of any visit.The dramatic Cape Peninsula formsAfrica's most southwesterly point,dividing the South Atlantic Ocean to thewest and the warmer waters of False Bay to the east. The promontory begins at TableMountain where the iconic city of CapeTown finds shelter on its lower slopes. This delightful city is bursting withattractions, from Robben Island and8The Cape Region

Audley in the Cape RegionPerhaps the most famous area to visit inSouth Africa, the Cape has an almostoverwhelming choice of attractions. For thefirst-time visitor, this can make it hard toknow where to start and what to include.Our specialists have travelled extensivelythroughout the area, taking the time toexplore the highlights as well as venturing off the beaten track to ensure you spendyour time most effectively. We use anetwork of experienced guides, whether youwant a tour of the Winelands, or a visit tothe Cape Flats townships to learn moreabout projects to improve living standards. If you're interested in history, culture, finedining, wildlife, scenery or even classic cars,we can advise on the best places to includein your trip.AccommodationWe have carefully selected a number ofproperties throughout the Cape, offeringsomething to suit different tastes andbudgets. We tend to avoid the large chainhotels in favour of smaller lodges andguesthouses. These are often owner-managed, ensuring attention to detail andfriendly service. In Cape Town, take your pick from self-catering apartments,guesthouses, boutique hotels or one of theluxurious five star hotels. Elsewhere in theregion we work closely with small hotel andguesthouse owners to ensure excellent levelsof hospitality wherever you are staying. Ourspecialists will only recommendaccommodation we have seen first-hand andcan gladly advise you on which area will bestsuit you, depending on your interests.Find out more For suggested itineraries and practicalinformation about travel in the Cape Region,please see page 19.www.audleytravel.com/southafricaInteractive maps and features, further suggested itineraries,accommodation, climate informationand articles written by our specialists.Discuss your plans with our SouthAfrica specialists 01993 838 550?Cape TownOne of Africa's most attractivecities, home to Table Mountain,museums and numerousrestaurants and shops.Robben IslandVisit the island prison whereNelson Mandela wasincarcerated during apartheid.Cape of Good HopeTaking a scenic drive along thecoast to this southerly headlandis unforgettable. Boulders BeachWatch the rare Africanpenguins surfing the coast andgathering on the beach.Winelands Indulge in the superb winesgrown in the valleys ofFranschhoek and Stellenbosch.54321The Cape Region912345678Whale watchingBetween June and Novemberwatch southern right whales offthe shore of Hermanus.Wild flowersDuring August and SeptemberNamaqualand is blanketed inwild flowers.67Rock artThe Cederberg Mountains are home to around 130 Sanbushman rock painting sites aswell as unusual wildlife such asbontebok antelopes.8Cape Dutch building, FranschhoekAfrican penguin, Boulders BeachWolfberg Arch, Cederberg MountainsBoy at the False Bay beach huts