Table Mountain
The pride of all Capetonians and the city’s most recognisable feature, Table Mountain, offers a beautiful backdrop to the city, as well spectacular views from its summit. Reach the top on foot with a day hike, or take the easy option and catch the revolving Cable Car to the top.
V&A Waterfront
Visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for great curio shopping and fine dining in a teeming maritime environment. Catch a boat cruise to Robben Island from here, or enjoy fish and chips at a harbour side pub. The amphitheatre often hosts live entertainment, and the Waterfront is often host to a variety of craft shows and exhibitions - watch the press for details.
Winelands
Sample some of the best wines in the world, complemented by fine cuisine, and picture-perfect country settings of mountains, valleys, lakes, and historic architecture. You’ll struggle to find a better day trip on a gorgeous summer’s day.
Visit the tip of Africa, one of the greatest landmarks in the world. Immerse yourself in the drama of a rugged coastline, untouched, pristine sandy beaches and hidden coves.
Beaches
Cape Town boasts some of the most
beautiful and unspoilt beaches in the world, unusual for a city. Some of the
best beaches on the Atlantic seaboard include
Clifton first through fourth beach,
Camps Bay and Llandudno. On the False Bay side, enjoy slightly less
dramatic scenery but warmer water. Top beaches for swimming on this side of
the
Peninsula include Noordhoek, Muizenberg, Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek, and
Simonstown.
Kirstenbosch
This is the perfect location for a lazy stroll and family picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Set your picnic basket down on the vast lawns of these lovely gardens, sheltered on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, while the kids run wild. The indigenous gardens delight botanists and nature lovers from around the world.
Robben Island
Visit the former prison island of Robben Island, now a living museum and conservation area a mere 11 km off the coast from Cape Town. This island is also host to the largest African Penguin colony in the world.
Townships
The N2 highway, connecting Cape Town International airport with the city, is
lined with townships consisting of densely packed shacks and buildings.
During the turbulent days of the apartheid government, these were no-go
areas, but today a township experience is becoming a must for the Cape Town
visitor.
A guide, often a resident, will take you around to meet the locals and
experience colourful township life. You'll be shown community projects,
entrepreneurial businesses and crèches, where children will entertain you
with singing and dancing. There is also the chance to have a drink and a
game of pool with the locals at one of the many shebeens - there's one on
almost every street block.
A sunset cruise on a still summer’s evening in perfect weather is an absolute must! Cape Town has spectacular sunsets and to experience them at sea with Table Mountain as a backdrop is a magical experience. Boat cruises regularly depart from the Waterfront and Hout Bay. Day cruises are also offered, with excursions to Seal Island where you will see thousands of seals, and possibly the great white sharks that hunt them.
