CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS
Cape Town is filled with exciting things to do and see. Below is a short list of just a few Cape Town attractions you can indulge in when you are on holiday in Cape Town.
Robben Island
Robben Island is an island in Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. It takes its name from the Dutch word for seals. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on the island for 18 of the 27 years of his imprisonment. The island has become a popular tourist destination and is operated as a living museum.
Wine Tours
From Constantia to Stellenbosch to Franschhoek there are many wine farms that you can visit while you stay in Cape Town.
Table Mountain
Known for it’s flat top, Table Mountain is a wonderful place to explore and see the panoramic views of Cape Town at the top. If you are feeling energetic you can hike up or you can simply take the cable car.
Museums
Cape Town is full of museums – the Iziko Natural History Museum, the Holocaust Museum, the District Six Museum, the Heart Museum and more.
Art Galleries
The National Art Gallery is located in the Company Gardens in central Cape Town and makes an excellent starting point in your art tour of the Cape. Other galleries to see are the Norval Foundation, African Trading Port and the Christopher Moller Gallery.
Shark Cage Diving
If excitement is what you are looking for then shark cage diving is for you. Book your trip with various adventure companies located in the False Bay area.
Surfing Lessons
If you haven’t learned to surf yet then now is the time. Muizenberg beach offers the perfect conditions both for beginners and more experienced surfers.
Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium is located in the V&A Waterfront complex. Enjoy a glorious day surrounded by the wonders of our oceans.
Shopping
The V&A Waterfront and Canal Walk shopping centres offer a wide range of retail delights from designer clothing stores to restaurants and movies.
Quad Biking
Have fun on the dunes with quad biking adventures on the Atlantis dunes just outside of Cape Town
Motorcycle Tours
Explore breathtaking day trips from Cape Town. Wind along beautiful coastlines and zig zag through mountainous terrains.
Cape Point Nature Reserve
The wildness of the Cape can truly be experienced right on the tip of the peninsula at Cape Point. Enjoy a drive around the reserve and then finish up with a lunch at the restaurant.
Ostrich Farm
Find out how ostriches are farmed from egg to adult. Get up close and personal with these extraordinary birds.
Company Gardens
The Company’s Garden is situated in Queen Victoria Street – adjacent to the South African Parliament. Founded in 1652 it was used to provide ships with fresh food. Now it is a great place to explore and feed the squirrels.
City Hall Symphonies
The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra performs four symphony seasons a year. Make sure you are in Cape Town to catch one of their magical performances at the City Hall.
World of Birds
Situated in Hout Bay, The World of Birds is a great family outing. Walk through the aviaries of a large variety of bird species. A special treat is to sit with the monkeys in Monkey Jungle and interact with them face to face. Other animals and reptiles can also be viewed.
Beaches
Clifton, Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Blouberg are just a few locations where glorious beaches can be enjoyed in Cape Town. Each has their own special features – explore them all and find out which one you love best.
Penguins
Boulders Penguin Colony in Simons Town is home to the endangered land-based colony of African Penguins. Walk along the cat walk and see the stunning views of False Bay or enjoy a swim at the famous Boulders Beach.
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