CAPE TOWN
This vibrant city – the Mother City – offers visitors a combination of spectacular natural beauty, a rich history and artistic urban sophistication.
Why Visit
Cape Town is frequently acknowledged and awarded as being one of the world’s most beautiful places and a must-see destination.
With the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, the city really does have something to offer everyone: beaches, mountains, adventure, natural beauty, world-class tourism facilities, nightlife, history, culture, fine dining, art, festivals, wine, variety of accommodation, shopping, markets, unique and colourful neighbourhoods with warm people - Cape Town is a diverse city set to excite and entertain.
Affectionately know as The Mother City, Cape Town is flanked by the Atlantic & Indian Oceans, making it a popular seaside destination.
What To See
- Table Mountain, the flat top mountain that is now one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, hike or take the cableway to the top
- Robben Island, a World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment
- The vibrant V&A Waterfront with all its shops, markets, restaurants and entertainment
- The nearby Constantia and Cape Winelands, where there are hundreds of wine estates to choose from
- Cultural tours, where visitors can witness inspiring projects and meet phenomenal people
- A walking city tour takes visitors through the inner hub of Cape Town’s heritage and history
- Marvel at the extraordinary cliff top scenery at Cape Point and stand at the most south-western tip of Africa
- Appreciate the unique fynbos vegetation, another of the city’s World Heritage Sites
- The largest colony of African Penguins at Boulders Beach
- Walk the cultivated gardens at Kirtsenbosch Botanical Gardens and enjoy a picnic and a concert in summer
- Dine at some of the country’s top restaurants with world renowned chefs