THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN

Cape Town is rightly famed for its wine and food. In addition, there are many things to do in Cape Town: numerous pristine beaches, hiking on the unique Table Mountain reserve, whale watching in Hermanus and a thousand ways to have fun.

Apart from Cape Town's scenic beauty, nature enthusiasts will appreciate the local flora. The Western Cape's fynbos is unique to the region and contains the largest number of different flower types of any plant type in the world.

Cape Town boasts a cosmopolitan nightlife showcasing the wide range of cultures from which Cape Town has been forged. Some of the most popular Cape Town tourist attractions are listed below.

Table Mountain

Table Mountain offers a beautiful backdrop to the city, as well as spectacular views from its summit. The mountain’s presence is always felt, but it changes colour throughout the day and in different weather conditions. Taking the cable car or walking to the top is essential. Lion’s Head also offers breathtaking 360-degree views and is a less strenuous hike.

V&A Waterfront

Visit the Victoria & Alfred Mall for great curio shopping and fine dining in a teeming maritime environment.

Robben Island

Visit the former prison island of Robben Island, now a living museum and conservation area. Former prisoners consist mainly of the ANC’s top leaders, including Nelson Mandela.

Cape Winelands

The wine-producing region around Stellenbosch, is not only one of the important wine-growing regions in South Africa, but it is also the oldest and most beautiful.

Cape Point

Visit the tip of Africa. Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve has numerous walks and a number of beaches, there’s 40km of coast within the reserve, a great cross section of the Cape’s unique flora as well as fauna – beware of the baboons.

Cape Town Beaches

Cape Town beaches are some of the most beautiful and unspoilt in the world, unusual for a city of its size. Some of the best beaches on the Atlantic Seaboard include Clifton first through to fourth, Camps Bay and Llandudno. On the False Bay side enjoy slightly less dramatic scenery but warmer water. The best beaches for swimming on this side of the Peninsula are Muizenberg, Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek and Simonstown.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

These are among the most beautiful gardens in the world. They are situated on the eastern side of Table Mountain, right at the foot of the final steep escarpment overlooking False Bay and the Cape Flats. These indigenous gardens delight botanists and nature lovers from around the world, perfect for a lazy family stroll.

Boulders Beach

Within walking distance of Simonstown, Boulders Beach has a number of attractive coves that offer shelter and shade and a wonderful safe swimming area ideal for families. Boulders Beach is also renowned for its growing colony of jackass penguin.