West Coast
Beautiful and seldom traveled, the West Coast is all about laid-back relaxation amongst incredible scenic beauty away from the crowds, hence it offers some of the greatest small town experiences in South Africa.
What Will I See?
- Charming beach towns and fishing villages with legendary hospitality
- West Coast National Park, home to scenic beauty, birds, pristine beaches, turquoise lagoons and spring flowers
- Namaqualand, home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: the annual spring tapestry of blooming flowers
- Diamond divers
- Pristine beaches
- Fresh seafood
- Bird Island, home to the last breeding colony of Cape Gannets in the world
- Quaint accommodations
- Langebaan Lagoon, home to vast numbers of wetland bird species
- Dolphins and whales
What Can I Do?
- Fishing
- Dining on fresh seafood in open-air beach restaurants
- Experiencing the blooming of millions of colorful flowers in Spring (July-September)
- Hiking
- Surfing, boating and beach walks
- Relaxing in character rich beach towns
- Visiting art galleries
