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Travel & Tourism

Explore the West Coast

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Be a tourist in your own province and experience the beauty of the West Coast region. With the Atlantic Ocean as its western border, the Cape West Coast boasts many pristine, sandy white beaches and has a feast of attractions sure to suit the whole family.

Registration as a Tourist Guide

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Tourism is one of the key economic sectors of our province and is especially important to our citizens. Many opportunities exist in the tourism sector. All tourist guides are required to be registered to ensure that visitors to our province have a positive experience while they’re on holiday in the Western Cape.

South African visa requirements for overseas visitors

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Are you planning to visit South Africa soon? Here's some helpful information before setting off on your travels.

Yellow fever certificates

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Yellow fever is a disease caused by a virus transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. It’s called yellow fever because when the virus attacks the liver, the patient's skin and eyes turn yellow.  To prevent the spread of yellow fever, travellers entering and leaving countries affected by yellow fever need to be vaccinated against the virus. The risk of contracting yellow fever differs due to various factors, including the: