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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 15 attractions in Franschhoek

Lynx Wines - one of the smallest wine estates in Franschhoek, producing expressive wines that reflect the passion of the winemaker and his small, dedicated team. We pride ourselves in our friendly, personal and informative cellar tours – not to mention our numerous award winning wines.

Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Knysna

©For travelers that want to get a true taste of a South African township, Emzini Towship Tours (www.emzini... is the tour for you!  This tour takes you to the heart of Knysna Townwhip (where Ella, the

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 120 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Plettenberg Bay

Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre offers your guests the opportunity for a close, safe, inter-active encounter with all of the lesser cats of South Africa, as well as Cheetah and Leopard. We guarantee sightings of African Wild Cat, Blackfooted Cat, Serval, Caracal, Cheetah and Leopard. The Tenikwa encounter is a great follow-on to a game reserve / safari experience; from viewing the cats at a distance to the opportunity to study these beautiful animals at close quarters. Tenikwa also has a Meerkat Meander where visitors can see Meerkats and Tortoises and there is also a variety of indigenous waterfowl, Blue Cranes and Marabou Storks to delight bird watchers. Tenikwa supports the upliftment of local communities through Eco tourism and is environmentally responsible. Entrance fees fund Tenikwa's NPO Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release Programme. Open 365 days a year. Amenities include a Tea Garden for light meals, Parking, Wheel-chair Friendly, Mothers Corner

Attraction type: Other; Tour; Wildlife park; Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 120 attractions in Cape Town

Cape Town is surely in the top 5 of the world's best  cities and Table Mountain helps put it there and a must for anybody visiting. There are many routes to get up the mountain but for the strong at...

Attraction type: Mountain; Lookout; Landmark/point of interest; National park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 120 attractions in Cape Town
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Knysna

Twelve Elephants roam this small reserve. Prices are not steep. They are the lowest of any Elephant experience and the infrastructure includes an Elephant museum and infrastructure that no other Elephant experience has in the country

Attraction type: Zoo; Wildlife park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 120 attractions in Cape Town

Table Mountain is a walker's paradise. It is seldom that such beauty can be found so close to a major city. Table Mountain offers hikers a variety of options from easy walks to more challenging trails. Choose a hike to suit your ability and fitness and you will be inspired by the panoramic views, variety of vegetation and impressive rock formations.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 120 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 120 attractions in Cape Town

If interested in prisons this is a "must do" trip when in Cape Town, however the sea can have heavy swells and the 30 - 40 minute ride might be uncomfortable for some.  The visitor centre in the Cape...

Attraction type: Historic site; Old jail; Island
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 120 attractions in Cape Town

The gardens are well laid out but  visited in January when very few plants are in flower. It was still worth seeing as the scenery and statues were very interesting. Spring would be the time to visit...

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 12 attractions in Plettenberg Bay
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 12 attractions in Plettenberg Bay
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 120 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Sports camp/clinic
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 120 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Scenic railroad
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Montagu

Nestled at the foot of the towering Warmwaterberg Mountains in the heart of the Little Karoo, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve celebrates the spirit of the San people who once roamed this distinctive area. Sanbona and the spirit of the San people welcome you. More than 54 000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, indigenous flora and fauna, rock formations and rock art make this a destination not to be missed.

Attraction type: Wildlife park; Nature reserve; Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Mossel Bay
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 12 attractions in Plettenberg Bay
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 44 attractions in Stellenbosch
Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 120 attractions in Cape Town
Attraction type: Art museum
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