| Cape Town is a modern city that combines both | | | | The most important historical site in South Africa, |
| old and new, which is reflected in the city's | | | | Robben Island is definitely worth a day visit. First |
| architecture, culture, history and people. With a | | | | used by the Dutch East India Company as a |
| large table-shaped mountain serving as a | | | | refreshment port, it then became a leper colony |
| backdrop, Cape Town is set on a peninsula where | | | | and asylum. After that, the army gained control |
| the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. There are a | | | | of the island, after which it came under the |
| lot of great daytrips in Cape Town, offering | | | | Department of Correctional Services in 1960. |
| something for everyone. | | | | Later a renowned prison for those considered |
| Visitors must get involved in the daytrips from | | | | hazardous to the former government, its most |
| Cape Town to fully experience this city. There | | | | famous occupant was former president Nelson |
| are so many things to do, ranging from water | | | | Mandela, who stayed here for 27 years. Guided |
| activities like scuba diving and snorkelling, to | | | | tours of the museum and prison are available to a |
| sightseeing and appreciating the city's natural | | | | limited number of visitors per day. |
| charm. Close to the city centre, the beaches of | | | | You can travel to the Cape winelands by taking a |
| Cape Town are among the most beautiful in the | | | | scenic drive through vineyards, mountain ranges |
| world. Magically positioned between mountain and | | | | and Dutch homesteads. The historic town of |
| sea, the beach stretch from False Bay to the | | | | Stellenbosch is worth a visit, especially if you |
| Atlantic coast is ideal for sun lovers and water | | | | participate in the wine cellar tours and tastings. |
| sports fans. | | | | Stop by Paarl and enjoy the Fairview wine estate |
| Just 10 minutes from Cape Town are Clifton and | | | | for wine and cheese tasting. |
| Camps Bay, both of which are perfect for | | | | There are seasonal Seal Island boat trips available |
| swimming and sunbathing. There is lots of surfing | | | | along the Atlantic seaboard and at Hout Bay, as |
| spots, as well as great areas to fish, scuba dive | | | | well as a coastal drive through Constantia Nek and |
| and board sail. The Atlantic coast can be quite | | | | Ouu Kaapse Weg to Cape Point, where the two |
| cool for some. A short drive away is False Bay, | | | | oceans meet. The Good Hope Nature Reserve is |
| where there are warm waters at Mulzenberg, | | | | located close by and offers a handsome selection |
| Kalk Bay or Simonstown. For those who enjoy | | | | of birds, plants and animals. From here, take a |
| sunbathing among nature, Sandy Bay natural | | | | look at Simonstown and the large penguin colony |
| reserve is a nudist beach. All of Cape Town's | | | | at Boulder's Beach. Lastly, stop by the famous |
| beaches offer free entry, with the exception of | | | | Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to unwind. |
| Boulders Beach in False Bay. | | | | There are seasonal events in Cape Town as well. |
| There are many activities to choose from when | | | | Between June and November, whale watching is |
| planning Cape Town daytrips. Daytrips are best | | | | available and should not be missed. The whales |
| done with hire car, though it is not crucial to have | | | | make their journey from the Antarctic to the |
| one. The most enjoyable trip is discovering the | | | | Cape and Hermanus coasts. At Walker Bay, they |
| splendour of Table Mountain by cableway. The | | | | even come as close as 50 metres from the |
| most identifying landmark of Cape Town, Table | | | | shore. You can visit the Harbour Museum in |
| Mountain is a World Heritage site. Its peak is at | | | | Hermanus during your trip as well. To get back to |
| 1086m above sea level and can be accessed by | | | | Cape Town, take the beautiful 'Riviera of the |
| cable car. | | | | Cape' coast drive through Gordon's Bay. |
| As visitors enjoy refreshments at the restaurant, | | | | If you are visiting Cape Town during September |
| they will be in awe of the 360-degree view of | | | | and October, take yourself two hours away from |
| Cape Town. The mountain is covered with wild | | | | the city through the amazing shift from desert to |
| flowers and also the famous silver tree. It is a joy | | | | lush flowers. During these months, native flowers |
| for hikers to experience Table Mountain, with | | | | cover the whole ground. |
| different walking trails marked by difficulty. | | | | |