The Western Cape is surprising travellers with wildlife encounters in places far closer to the city than expected, from otters along the Atlantic Seaboard to caracals roaming Table Mountain’s slopes . False Bay draws whale watchers, while wetland reserves like Zandvlei and Rondevlei teem with birdlife and hippos. Coastal pockets across the peninsula offer peaceful spots to see marine and terrestrial species, showcasing the region’s rich ecological diversity.
