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Adventure & outdoor
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Big 5 Safari with Lunch at Aquila Private Game Reserve
Shows & concerts
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14-Course African Dinner Experience
Cruises & boat tours
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Cruise and Dine Dinner / Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Di...
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From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
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Cape Town: Stand-up Paddleboard Experience
Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Two Oceans Aquarium
With sharks, rays, tropical fish and forests of kelp, this aquatic attraction provides deep insights into life under the ocean waves.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Cape of Good Hope
Experience the stunning scenery and a wealth of native wildlife at what is almost Africa’s most southerly point.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Discover the diversity of South Africa’s extraordinary flora with a stroll around the country’s premier botanic gardens.
Areas of Cape Town
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Sea Point Pavillion or Sea Point Swimming Pool might round out your trip.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Somerset West
Get to know Somerset West and its many features like its seaside views and seafood restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Lourensford Wine Estate and Cheetah Outreach, and you can jump on the metro at Somerset West Station or Van Der Stel Station to get around the city.
- Boulders Beach
- Camps Bay Beach
- Robben Island
- Table Mountain
- Cape Town Stadium
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Long Street
- Cape of Good Hope
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Chapmans Peak
- Spier Wine Estate
- Boschendal Estate
- Muizenberg Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Castle of Good Hope
- Hout Bay Beach
- Llandudno Beach
- Kogel Bay Beach
- Signal Hill
- Lions Head
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