The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route

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Discover Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to hike or get the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for dizzying views across Table Bay and the Atlantic, visit Addo Elephant National Park, the world-famous reserve at the end of the legendary Garden Route and home to over six hundred elephants or indulge in excellent food and some fine and affordable vintages in the picture-perfect Winelands, The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

Features of this travel guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to South Africa - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around the Whale Coast, Route 62 and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the famous whale-filled waters of Plettenberg Bay and the breathtaking wildlife to be found at the Shamwari Reserve - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides’ rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found in the centre of Cape Town, along the V&A Waterfront and along the Atlantic Seaboard
- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive ‘Contexts’ chapter provides fascinating insights into South Africa with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet - Covers: Cape Town, the Winelands, the Whale Coast and Overberg Interior, the Garden Route, Route 62 and Little Karoo and Port Elizabeth, Addo and the private reserves.

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