Culture & Heritage

Culture & Heritage Experiences

Nowhere does it better

The Western Cape is a hugely diverse province, a melting pot of cultures and heritage. From our storied past to our present, there is a huge amount to explore. Here we boast an open narrative of the past, with its vibrant and colourful people providing the material to shape a beautiful tapestry for the future.

From the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the San people to the rock art of the Cederberg and the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art, you will find more than just paint on canvases inside a building.

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huguenot memorial museum
Huguenot Monument & Memorial Museum

Probably one of the most prominent features of Franschhoek is the Huguenot Monument. It’s impossible to miss, located at the end of the Main Road. Stop by to learn all about French

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Walking tour of Kayamandi

Considered the second oldest township in the country, Kayamandi is a place of great contrast, and the tour will illustrate this as you explore the area on foot.

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Point of Human Origin

Providing the earliest evidence for modern human behaviour, the Pinnacle Point Caves in Mossel Bay will transport you 160 000 years into the past.

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Velskoen Shuffle Heritage Walks

Follow local tour guide, Jeremy van Wyk as you discover the culture and history of the charming town of Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo.

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Franschhoek Motor Museum

Look back at more than 100 years of motoring history with the Franschhoek Motor Museum's incredible and impeccable collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia.

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Railton Township Tour

Swellendam guide Meisie Bokwana’s tour of the Railton Township shows you a different side to this fascinating town.

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De Kelders Freshwater Drip Cave

The unassuming entrance belies the magic that lies beyond. The caves are home to some incredible stories, indelibly linked not only to the history of the Cape Overberg, but the Western Cape as a whole.

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!khwa ttu san culture and education centre

Embark on a fascinating journey into the culture, heritage, knowledge, skills and contemporary life of the San/Bushman people.

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West Coast Fossil Park

The West Coast Fossil Park is home to 5-million-year-old fossils and fascinating stories. There's something for the whole family to enjoy and discover.

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