RegionCape Peninsula
A dramatic, cliff-lined coastal and mountainous belt with penguins, quaint cafés, and glorious beaches
Winding along the stunning mountainous coastline from Cape Town to Cape Point, the Cape Peninsula is a stark and breathtaking destination that offers adventure and rich cultural experiences that are guaranteed to please any traveller. The Peninsula is largely made up of Table Mountain National Park, which is part of the UNESCO Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site, and which offers a number of world-class hiking trails, gorgeous beaches, and breathtaking scenery. The area also hosts a scattering of quaint little seaside towns, such as Fishoek and Simon’s Town, where visitors can enjoy the many restaurants and shops to be found.
Winding along the stunning mountainous coastline from Cape Town to Cape Point, the Cape Peninsula ...
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Garden Route Glamping: 15 Days of Wine, Wave and Whale Eco-Adventures
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The Cape Peninsula has a Mediterranean climate marked by warm, dry summers and cool, wetter winters. For northern hemisphere visitors, take note that South Africa’s seasons are reversed, so July is the middle of winter, and January is peak summer. The Cape Peninsula experiences most of its rainfall in the winter, from June to August. Although winter can have quite dramatic storms, warm sunny days are not uncommon.
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1 At Chartfield Guest House
A grand old house overlooking a seaside village harbour
From $33 /person
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4 Cyphia Close Cabins
Embrace serene luxury amidst nature's bounty in Hout Bay
From $67 /person
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A Boat House
A well-appointed guesthouse with a maritime charm and harbour views
From $79 /person
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Cape Beach Villa
Luxury beach villa with African soul facing the Atlantic Ocean
From $91 /person
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Constantia Vista
Tranquillity, nature and comfort in Constantia - the secret paradise in Cape Town
From $46 /person
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Future Found Sanctuary
A regenerative retreat in a nature sanctuary on the slopes of Table Mountain
From $263 /person
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Glen Avon Lodge
Discover the essence of Constantia at Glen Avon Lodge, your serene getaway
From $152 /person
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Hout Bay Manor
Historic charm meets Afro-European style in a boutique hotel escape in Hermanus
From $113 /person
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Mariner Guesthouse & Villa
Premier oceanside guesthouse accommodation in the historical Simon’s Town
From $66 /person
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Moonglow Guesthouse
Where serenity meets rustic charm in Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula
From $54 /person
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The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Historic elegance meets modern luxury in an iconic and family-friendly five-star sanctuary.
From $220 /person
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Tintswalo at Boulders
Steps away from the penguins: Tintswalo at Boulders coastal luxury in Simon's Town.
From $121 /person
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Tintswalo Atlantic
Discover Cape Town's hidden gem, where romance and adventure meet the Ocean
From $432 /person
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Anna
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Svein
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Manuel
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Linda
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