Visiting Cape Town offers a lot of unexpected pleasures. As people watching or attending the recent FIFA World Cup tournament have discovered, there is so much to see and do in this, the Mother City of South Africa. However, for those whose time is limited in this paradise, the following venues should be at the top of your Cape Town list. Our Cape Town Guides will help you find the best places to go.
Start your day by watching the sunrise from the summit of Table Mountain. Watching the dawn over Table Bay is one of the most unforgettable sites in the world. It’s a popular attraction, with more than 800,000 people, including locals and tourists, making the trek. It’s worth it though: on a good day you can see up to 100 km. There is also plenty of unique flora and fauna, including more than 100 types of irises as well as baboons and chameleons. There is a cable car and easy walking paths but the more adventurous can enjoy the five hiking trails.
Visit the museums. No matter what your interest there are plenty to choose from. The South African Museum is great for natural history buffs – do not miss the Planetarium. Art lovers will enjoy the South African National Gallery. Everyone loves money and so everyone will enjoy the Gold in Africa museum to find out how this precious metal built this precious continent.
South Africa is one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Where else but at Boulders Beach can you see such magnificent blue water – and swim with penguins into the bargain? Other natural beauty not to be missed is at the Kirstenboch Botanical Gardens. It’s strikingly beautiful with more than 9000 species of plants, all indigenous to the area. You’ll be amazed at the diversity nature has to offer so close by.
Many of us like to drink in nature’s beauty, literally. Cape Town has a great variety of wines. In fact, wineries were begun here before they were even thought of in the Americas or Australia. Touring these spectacular wineries is a pleasant way to explore the region. The wines are all superb, especially the world-famous pinotage.
What’s a vacation without some shopping? If you can’t find what you want at Victoria and Alfred (V&A waterfront), whether it is the latest designer fashions or intricate South African jewelry, it probably doesn’t exist. This is where the locals shop as well, so it’s a fine place to people watch and to appreciate the laid-back atmosphere.
Finally, whether or not you’ve started the day with that sunrise on Table Mountain, you absolutely must finish it with sunset there. If you can’t make it there, close the day at Lions Head, Cape Winelands or at the aptly named Sunset Beach. Who can resist sunset over the ocean?
In case you haven’t noticed, there really is something for everyone in Cape Town and usually at very low cost – even free. Visit Cape Town once and be guaranteed that you will be planning a return trip very soon.
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