Places of Interest

Table Mountain


Cape Town’s most famous landmark and one of the cities greatest attractions. There are more than 100 scenic ways to climb the mountains which stand at 1086 metres above sea level and the revolving cable car ,which will take you to the top in mere minutes.

Table Mountain

Mariners Wharf


South Africa’s first harbourfront emporium of restaurants, fresh fish and live lobster market and nautical gifts and curio shops, all exuding a maritime ambience that is hard to beat.

Mariners Warf

Chapmans Peak Drive


One of the most spectacular marine drives anywhere in the world winding its way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay over 9km’s, with magnificent scenery and many stops to take in the splendour or have a relaxing picnic.

Chapmans Peak Drive

World Of Birds


The largest bird and wildlife sanctuary park in Africa with over 3000 birds and small animals of 400 different species. It has 100 walkthrough aviaries making it a paradise for nature lovers and photographers and is altogether a truly unforgettable experience.

World of Birds

Cape Point


The south western most tip of Africa where the treacherous cliffs are some of the highest in the world and mark the spot where the cold Benguela current on the west coast and the warm Agulhus current on the east coast merge. Inside the Table Mountain National Park you will find a variety of animals including buck, baboons and zebra as well as over 250 species of birds and indigenous flora. Take scenic drives, stop at picnic spots and tidal pools and travel to the Lighthouse by Funicular or on foot for spectacular views. The Boulders Penguin colony is close by being the home of the African Penguin where wooden walkways allow visitors to observe the penguins in their natural habitat.

Cape Point
Cape Point

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens


Cover an area of 528 hectares with 36 hectares of cultivated gardens, with only indigenous South African plants. Gardens are intermingled with streams and ponds and walkways. A great variety of birds inhabit the gardens and views from the upper slopes are spectacular. A restaurant and shop is available.

Botanical Gardens

Seal Island Charters


Running from Hout Bay Harbour take visitors out to the Seal Colony and famous shipwreck daily depending on weather.

Seal Island

Other


Other places worth visiting are the V&A Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium, Township Tours, various charters, Shark Cage Diving, Hop On Hop Off City Sightseeing Bus, Robben Island and various wineland tours.

V&A Waterfront
 
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