Cape Town
South Africa’s premier tourist destination is a combination of historic coastal charm and urban sophistication with stunning scenery, a pleasant climate and endless activities.
What Will I See?
- Robben Island – a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – one of the seven Magnificent Botanical Gardens of the world
- City Bowl (city center) – a cultural mecca filled with cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, open-air markets, museums, galleries, and gardens
- Cape Peninsula – two coastlines bracketing Table Mountain National Park featuring 18 beaches, four lighthouses, wildlife ranging from buffaloes to penguins, and an eclectic mix of seaside villages
- Table Mountain – the icon of Cape Town and South Africa’s 3rd most popular tourist attraction; take the cable car to the summit for spectacular views and hiking
- World class beaches
- The Cape Winelands
- Diverse and abundant restaurants and bars
- The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – Cape Town’s most popular tourist area is the place for dining, strolling, sipping espresso while listening to sidewalk musicians, and shopping
- The Cape Floral Kingdom – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s the world’s smallest and richest floral kingdom
What Can I Do?
- Great white shark safari
- Wine tasting tours to the award-winning wine estates
- Whale watching, from August through November
- Visit the District Six Museum
- Shopping – high-end shopping complexes, African craft stalls, jewelry stores, art galleries and open-air markets
- Hiking
- Visit the Castle of Good Hope
- Visit the National Gallery and Two Oceans Aquarium
- Visit the eclectic outdoor market Greenmarket Square on Long Street
- Surfing, fishing, boating and sunbathing
- Golfing
- Nightlife – Cape Town is known as the party capital of Africa, there are hundreds of bars, restaurants and clubs just waiting to be explored
- Visit New Rest Township – the townships of Cape Town burst with creativity
