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Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.

Enjoy the stunning views of Table Mountain and Robben Island and relax on the long sandy stretches in this neighborhood.

Inspect the intriguing features of this historic beacon of light and talk to one of the last full-time light keepers in South Africa.

Cycle like a local, go snorkeling near rocky outcrops and beachcomb through the seaweed harvest along this secluded haven of tranquility.

One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.

J-Bay is a laid-back beach town on South Africa’s Eastern Cape coast, featuring glorious beaches, perfect waves and plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities.

Appreciate this town’s old-world setting and delve into rare sandstone caves that overlook the pristine beach and warm, clear ocean water.

Relax in colorful beach huts and stroll along the Historic Mile boulevard for a glimpse into Cape Town’s colonial origins.

Snap photos of the natural gorge and waterfall and marvel at the colorful creatures in the world’s largest free-flight aviary and bird sanctuary.

Appreciate the chance to get within touching distance of big cats, including jaguars and cheetahs, on a guided safari tour through this park.

Get a closer look at our ancestors at one of the world’s first sanctuaries allowing primate species to roam freely together.

Sandy beaches, majestic wildlife and scenic walking trails make Plettenberg Bay one of the most popular destinations on the Garden Route.

Learn the pre-historic past of this dramatic cave with an ocean view and see one of the country’s few remaining manned lighthouses.

Sunbathe by the ocean, watch for marine wildlife and ride waves on one of the Western Cape’s best beaches.

Learn about the early days of European settlers in this charming outcrop with pristine beaches, intriguing museums and archeological sites.

Snap photos of the natural gorge and waterfall and marvel at the colorful creatures in the world’s largest free-flight aviary and bird sanctuary.

Relax in colorful beach huts and stroll along the Historic Mile boulevard for a glimpse into Cape Town’s colonial origins.

Find one of the most secretive beaches in the Garden Route, a secluded, sandy cove with safe swimming spots and ideal waves for long surfing sessions.

J-Bay is a laid-back beach town on South Africa’s Eastern Cape coast, featuring glorious beaches, perfect waves and plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities.

Learn the pre-historic past of this dramatic cave with an ocean view and see one of the country’s few remaining manned lighthouses.