The Western Cape provides an idyllic backdrop, from the sun-kissed vineyards of Stellenbosch to the coastal charm of Hermanus, the serene countryside of Oudtshoorn and the vibrant streets of Bo-Kaap.

A herd of ostriches runs on a street after breaking out of their enclosure outside Oudtshoorn, some 450 kilometres (279 miles) east of Cape Town. (Reuters/Alex Grimm) You can take guided tours of ...