The Western Cape experienced a historic surge in tourism in December, welcoming over 400,000 visitors, according to Wesgro. Cape Town, home to attractions like Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, saw a significant increase in visitors, with Table Mountain National Park experiencing a 21.9% growth in comparison to the previous year. The spike in tourism proved to be a windfall for the province’s economy, with Cape Town International Airport breaking previous records, processing an astounding 317,000 twoway international passengers.