Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is South Africa's oldest and most beautiful city, and the top travel destination in Africa. Built on the slopes of Table Mountain, the city offers something for everyone, from beautiful views and beaches, to world-class cuisine and inspiring culture. Cape Town is a must-see destination for anyone traveling to South Africa.

Cape Town Highlights

Table Mountain

Safe and beautiful

Sunny beaches

Rich in history and culture

Lots of activities and day tours to do

Affordable accommodation

Great restaurants

Two oceans meet at Cape Point

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Cape Town is a world-class city and very popular tourist destination, being affordable, beautiful and safe to visit. Many international celebrities own homes in Cape Town. The city is almost 400 years old and built against the slopes of Table Mountain. It is a city rich in culture and history, with a vibrant and cosmopolitan population of about 3 million people.

Some of the top attractions in and around Cape Town include Table Mountian, the Cape Point National Park, the famous winelands, Robben Island, and the Waterfront, to name just a few.

Table Mountain

Table Mountain can be accessed by a cableway which can transport 900 people per hour to the top. The view from the the top of Table Mountain are truly spectacular, and there is a restaurant and curio shop on the top of the mountain. A variety of walks and hikes are possible on the mountain and in the surrounding areas.

Cape Peninsula

A day tour to the Cape peninsula and Cape Point National Park is highly recommended. Cape Point is where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, and the drive is very scenic. Usually this outing includes a stop at Hout Bay, where you can do a short boat trip to nearby seal island, as well as the scenic Chapman's Peak drive, Simon's Town, and a visit to Boulders Beach with its resident penguin colony.

Cape Winelands

A tour of the Cape winelands would include a visit to the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, a cellar tour and wine tasting at some of the top wine estates in the Western Cape. The drive takes you through beautiful mountain scenery and of course vineyards.

Robben Island

Robben Island can be visited by ferry. This island is where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years, and is now a museum offering daily guided tours.

The Waterfront

The Waterfront is Cape Town's premier shopping and entertainment complex, built around the old harbour. There are hundreds of shops and restaurants to choose from, as well as entertainment venues, the Two Oceans aquarium, and various hotels.

Flights and transport

Cape Town International Airport receives a number of direct flights from various destinations. Alternatively, you can fly to Johannesburg and connect with a 2-hour flight to Cape Town. Once in Cape Town, you can book airport transfers and guided tours through us, or we can book you a rental car so you can drive yourself around.

Activities

Cape Town offers a huge variety of activities and outings. These include a visit to Ratanga Junction theme park, Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, a guided township tour, whale watching by boat or from land, shark cage diving, hot air balloon flights, helicopter flights, harbour boat trips, live music venues, a variety of beaches, clubs and restaurants, an ostrich farm, the flowers of the West Coast (in season), and lots more. You will not get bored in Cape Town and we recommend spending at least 3-6 nights here.

Accommodation

Cape Town has a huge selection of hotels, apartments, resorts and guesthouses. Please use the menu at the top to search for accommodation in Cape Town, or email us with your requirements and we will make some recommendations. We can arrange the Cape Town leg of your trip on a self-drive basis, semi-guided basis or fully guided with a private host and guide for your group.