Tick them off your list and explore the Western Cape with our pick of budget getaways and affordable escapes that cost less than R550pp per night

We remain within the 650 million litres per day water allocation target

Where to go for foraging, fynbos tastings and apothecary workshops

PLUS The answer to your FAQs such as best places to see the wild flowers

On the popular 14-day Garden Route tour, tourists get to take their time exploring the Cape

From wine tastings and food pairings to pirate-themed adventure mini-golf, there’s so much to discover at Benguela Cove, Nom Nom and Lakeside Lodge & Spa

Cosy in winter, romantic and the freedom for the kids to roam

Children are super intrigued by this huge beast

Picnic spots near undisturbed waterfalls and lesser-known beach and rock pools that are much closer than you think

From the cheeky piggies at the animal farm to the mini racetrack and enormous sandpit and sweeping gardens, Vredenheim Animal Farm offers something for everyone

A roundup of awesome and quirky after-dark activities in Cape Town

From sandboarding and paintball to showing you the best kitesurfing spots, Zeestock Adventure Lodge knows how to keep the adrenaline flowing  

Brand-new Njalo-Njalo offers idyllic family farm accommodation just 2 hours outside of Cape Town

A quaint chapel, rustic luxury accommodation and sunset safari picnics at Rotterdam Guest Farm

Vineyards make the ideal setting for your big day 

Adventure day tours uncovered in Cape Town and Surrounds

Some sharky must-knows before going cage diving with White Shark Diving Company in Gansbaai

Great ways to make her day special

A trendy township that’s well worth a visit… or two

From stunning seaside views to miles and miles of Game of Thrones-esque mountainous landscape, the Western Cape is always picture perfect on a road trip.  

The !Khwa ttu Dream Museum will "re-introduce people to a particular way of living”.

Here are 13 blooming good images of the spring flowers in the Cape Region 

These guys did three years of research in over 30 locations to find the most ideal place near Cape Town to stargaze

From special rates in the city to discounts on accommodation when booking, here’s how they go the extra mile to help you discover more of Cape Town

Go and explore these mysterious dens, they make for great Instagram shots too

Healthy, suckling and hanging out with mom

Must see: This spectacular feat of nature as a humpback whale does a high jump completely out the water

Wildlife and nature day tours uncovered in Cape Town and Surrounds

It’s time to connect with nature in celebration of World Environment Day!

Gardeners know all the dirt!

Rare sightings of a whale generated a lot of interest from guests of nearby restaurants at the Waterfront Harbour.

Things to do besides shark cage diving in the great white shark capital of the world

A round up of lesser-known and quirky facts about the Mother City’s majestic mound 

Hounded by feelings of guilt for leaving their furry friends home alone on work days, many dog owners have turned to canine crèches for help

Lonely Planet describes our beaches as 'good-looking, fun-loving, sporty and sociable'

The plight of the endangered African Penguin is highlighted on World Tourism Day

Cobra-like snake comes back from the dead

Here’s a lesson in true love from two Capetonian love birds

Table Mountain has been nominated as one of the 'New 7 Wonders of Nature' - so help it into the final 7 by voting for it!

Table Mountain's Dassies being the closest living relative to the African elephant is finally believable

Experience the beauty of the Cape against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain

Spend a sunshiny day in one of Cape Town’s oldest and most beautiful gardens