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