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The Western Cape region of South Africa has much to offer – wide open spaces, majestic mountains and picturesque valleys, vineyards and orchards, colorful wildflowers and more. Add to this, sunny skies and friendly people and it is easy to see why this beautiful part of South Africa is the destination of choice for many holiday-makers and tourists. Wine Valley Horse Trails, based in the charming Paarl area, present an interesting way to explore the area, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy its natural beauty to the full.
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The Western Cape region of South Africa offers visitors areas of great scenic beauty, world-class accommodation and a host of attractions and activities to suit every taste. A growing number of tourists wish to go beyond the fascinating tourist attractions on offer. They want to gain insight into the daily lives of the local people, including the challenges that local communities face, how they go about meeting these challenges and what their aspirations are for the future. The Cape Care Route makes it possible for visitors to do all this and more.
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Bien Donné, the picturesque farm situated between Franschhoek and Paarl, will once again host the very popular South African Cheese Festival. The 2008 event will take place from 25 to 28 April, and it promises to be better than ever before with plenty to please the palate. Enjoy the country market atmosphere while savoring legendary South African cheeses and exciting new cheese varieties, together with olives, freshly baked bread and, of course, superb South African wine. Visitors will also be given the opportunity to compare South African cheese with Dutch, French and Swiss varieties.
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Annually in October, South Africa’s passion for the outdoors is celebrated at the Breedekloof Outdoor Festival. This well-attended festival takes place in the beautiful Breedekloof wine region, which is one of the largest Western Cape wine producing valleys, encompassing the Goudini, Slanghoek, Breede River Valley and Rawsonville areas, less than an hours drive from Cape Town. The 2007 Bredekloof Outdoor Festival will be taking place from 12th to 14th October 2007.
