| When you embark on a journey to South Africa, | | | | library is also housed in this building. |
| one of the most cosmopolitan places to go that | | | | You can also see the most famous of the Cape |
| will appeal to everyone's budgets and tastes is | | | | Town landmarks - Table Mountain. There are |
| most definitely Cape Town. With the soccer | | | | regular Cable Car ride up to the top of the flat |
| World Cup coming to South Africa in 2010, | | | | topped mountain where there are restaurants, |
| thousands of people worldwide will have their | | | | shops, walking trails and perfect sunset viewing |
| eyes opened to the city and all of South Africa. | | | | spots. Weddings and other functions can also be |
| With vibrant streets and friendly people you will | | | | planned up on Table Mountain, but the weather |
| always feel welcome and at home here. Cape | | | | can be of concern during the windy times of |
| Town is modern and chic with segments of | | | | year, as the cable car does not ride up due to |
| different communities contributing to the unique | | | | the strong gusts and the infamous "table cloth" of |
| blend of culture here. You also have the | | | | thick cloud that covers the top. On the other side |
| combination of all climates and topography all | | | | of Table Mountain sits the botanical gardens of |
| within very close proximity of each other, so one | | | | Kirstenbosch which must not be missed. |
| minute you can be surfing or sun tanning on the | | | | Moving away from the city center you have a |
| glorious beaches and the next you can be | | | | choice of going north or south, east or west. The |
| breathing in the crisp air as you hike through the | | | | far south is located along a narrow Peninsula and |
| Cape vineyards. You will not be disappointed when | | | | this is where the historical and seaside towns of |
| you come to Cape Town at any time of year. | | | | Muizenberg, Kalk Bay, and Simon's Town are |
| The different seasons hold splendid sights and | | | | located. Simon's Town is where the country's |
| experiences that can only be attributed to that | | | | naval base is located and offers a quaint |
| specific time of year, so to get a true and overall | | | | Mediterranean vibe. There are lovely old buildings |
| picture of Cape Town; you need to make more | | | | and great naval vessels to see, as well as the |
| than one trip during different times of year. The | | | | firing guns at Lower North Battery which are still |
| weather here is great almost all year round. | | | | in use. You can also go to the 100 year old Jubilee |
| There are very rainy days in winter and very | | | | Square where the statue of Just Nuisance, the |
| windy days in summer, but this does not continue | | | | famous navy dog, stands proudly. From here the |
| for the entire season and most of the time you | | | | marvels of Cape Point are just a short, very |
| will have stunning days that are warm and | | | | pleasant drive away. Here you can see the |
| peaceful. | | | | Chacma Baboons in their natural habitat as well as |
| There is so much to see and do here that it is | | | | various antelope and zebra inside the Cape of |
| hard to know where to start. If you are new to | | | | Good Hope Nature Reserve. There is also an |
| the country and the Cape, perhaps the best place | | | | ostrich farm, craft stalls, picnic areas and |
| to start your vacation is in the heart of the | | | | attractions like Diaz Cross, Da Gama Cross, Cape |
| Mother City. Here you can visit all the art galleries | | | | Point Lighthouse, and the exact point where the |
| and museums and by just walking through the | | | | two oceans meet - the southeastern most point |
| streets of Cape Town CBD and the Foreshore | | | | of the African continent. |
| you will soon have a pretty good grasp of things. | | | | If you travel northwards from Cape Town you |
| There are streets for the arty and chic, places | | | | will get into the hotter northern suburbs and find |
| that are more European with lovely coffee shops | | | | great places like Durbanville with great wine |
| and cafes, there are the more earthy, bohemian | | | | farms, Tygerburg Zoo, Monkey Town, the Belville |
| aspects, areas where the African culture shines, | | | | Veladrome, and the historical winelands town of |
| up-market areas, and those that are more down | | | | Paarl. From here you can move eastward to |
| to earth and bustling with the locals. There are | | | | include other wine areas that make up the longest |
| craft markets, eateries, as well as interesting, | | | | wine route in the world, like those in Franschhoek |
| historical places like the tranquil Gardens of Cape | | | | and Stellenbosch, with their own unique histories. |
| Town, Parliament buildings, the President's | | | | Along the East Coast you can get to amazing |
| Residence, the Planetarium, and the Artscape | | | | town of Hermanus where the annual Whale |
| Theatre. You should also make time to go on a | | | | Festival is held and the Southern Right Whale |
| tour of the Castle of Good Hope which will be a | | | | migration and breeding is best seen. You should |
| prominent sight as you travel into the city. This | | | | also visit very tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. If |
| 5-sided castle was once a fort and the tallest | | | | you want to travel along the West Coast of the |
| building in Cape Town, until the skyscrapers were | | | | Cape you will move into the cooler Atlantic Ocean |
| introduced. The old Town Hall is also great to view | | | | side where the small fishermen type villages still |
| and the magnificent architecture is very well | | | | preside with white washed walls and wonderful, |
| preserved and elegant. The Cape Town City | | | | untouched natural beauty. |