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