Tourist Attractions
Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope »
Famed for the route the seafaring European explorers took in the 15th century, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope are one of the top tourist destinations in South Africa. Located around 64km from downtown Cape Town, the Cape of Good Hope covers over 7,000 hectares within Table Mountain... more »
Kirstenbosch National Botanic Gardens »
Considered one of the most beautiful botanic gardens in the world, Kirstenbosch National Botanic Garden is no slouch in the location stakes. The stunning 36-hectare gardens are set against the eastern slope of Cape Town's Table Mountain and overlook the city with views to the Hottentots Hollands Mountains in the... more »
Table Mountain »
Spanning the majority of the South African peninsula, Table Mountain National Park reaches from Table Mountain to Cape Point. The flat-topped, 1086m Cable Mountain provides a stunning backdrop to Cape Town with routes for hikers and walkers of all fitness levels plus a cable car to the top to take... more »
Boulders Beach »
Boulders Beach is part of Table Mountain National Park and offers three pristine beaches and boardwalks and is home to a colony of endangered African or Jackass penguins in Simon's Town. The delightful sandy coves of Boulders Beach are hidden by namesake huge boulders, which make the protected and patrolled... more »
Two Oceans Aquarium »
Named for the varied marine life from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans this watery zoo exhibits, Two Oceans Aquarium is a must-see attraction in Cape Town. The underwater reserve is home to over 3,000 living sea animals, including sharks, turtles and penguins, drawn from this unique bi-coastal stretch of the... more »
Robben Island »
Famous as the site of part of Nelson Mandela's 27-year incarceration, Robben Island has variously been a prison, leper colony, defense station, mental institution and now World Heritage site and museum. Located 12km from Cape Town, it's a 30-minute ferry ride each way across Table Bay to the island in... more »
