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