Great Daytrips From Cape Town - South Africa

Cape Town is a modern city that combines bothThe most important historical site in South Africa,
old and new, which is reflected in the city'sRobben Island is definitely worth a day visit. First
architecture, culture, history and people. With aused by the Dutch East India Company as a
large table-shaped mountain serving as arefreshment port, it then became a leper colony
backdrop, Cape Town is set on a peninsula whereand asylum. After that, the army gained control
the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. There are aof the island, after which it came under the
lot of great daytrips in Cape Town, offeringDepartment of Correctional Services in 1960.
something for everyone.Later a renowned prison for those considered
Visitors must get involved in the daytrips fromhazardous to the former government, its most
Cape Town to fully experience this city. Therefamous occupant was former president Nelson
are so many things to do, ranging from waterMandela, who stayed here for 27 years. Guided
activities like scuba diving and snorkelling, totours of the museum and prison are available to a
sightseeing and appreciating the city's naturallimited number of visitors per day.
charm. Close to the city centre, the beaches ofYou can travel to the Cape winelands by taking a
Cape Town are among the most beautiful in thescenic drive through vineyards, mountain ranges
world. Magically positioned between mountain andand Dutch homesteads. The historic town of
sea, the beach stretch from False Bay to theStellenbosch is worth a visit, especially if you
Atlantic coast is ideal for sun lovers and waterparticipate 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 andfor wine and cheese tasting.
Camps Bay, both of which are perfect forThere are seasonal Seal Island boat trips available
swimming and sunbathing. There is lots of surfingalong the Atlantic seaboard and at Hout Bay, as
spots, as well as great areas to fish, scuba divewell as a coastal drive through Constantia Nek and
and board sail. The Atlantic coast can be quiteOuu 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 enjoyof birds, plants and animals. From here, take a
sunbathing among nature, Sandy Bay naturallook at Simonstown and the large penguin colony
reserve is a nudist beach. All of Cape Town'sat Boulder's Beach. Lastly, stop by the famous
beaches offer free entry, with the exception ofKirstenbosch 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 whenBetween June and November, whale watching is
planning Cape Town daytrips. Daytrips are bestavailable and should not be missed. The whales
done with hire car, though it is not crucial to havemake their journey from the Antarctic to the
one. The most enjoyable trip is discovering theCape and Hermanus coasts. At Walker Bay, they
splendour of Table Mountain by cableway. Theeven come as close as 50 metres from the
most identifying landmark of Cape Town, Tableshore. You can visit the Harbour Museum in
Mountain is a World Heritage site. Its peak is atHermanus during your trip as well. To get back to
1086m above sea level and can be accessed byCape 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 ofand October, take yourself two hours away from
Cape Town. The mountain is covered with wildthe city through the amazing shift from desert to
flowers and also the famous silver tree. It is a joylush flowers. During these months, native flowers
for hikers to experience Table Mountain, withcover the whole ground.
different walking trails marked by difficulty.