Table Mountain
One of the Western Cape’s most iconic sights, Table Mountain looms large over the Mother City. The eye-catching mountain, one of the New7Wonders of Nature, has a level plateau flanked by impressive cliffs, and is thought to be around 300-million years old. Distinct sandstone caves are a feature of T...
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Cape Point
Just 60km from Cape Town lies Cape Point, a nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park. Part of a recognised World Heritage Site, it offers abundant nature, stunning views and deserted beaches. Cape Point is a popular day trip thanks to its excellent hiking trails, beach-side picnic spot...
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The Cape Winelands
The Western Cape is famous for its wine, with the history of the Cape intrinsically tied to the vine. Nowhere is this truer than in the Cape Winelands, a region overflowing with award-winning vintages and home to a number of world-class vineyards. As such, you cannot visit the Western Cape and leave...
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Robben Island
Robben Island is famous, or rather infamous, as the holding place for the imprisoned Nelson Mandela. Mandela served 18 of his 27 years in prison on the island and it has become synonymous with the struggle. Today Robben Island is a World Heritage Site and museum, offering daily tours. The tour begin...
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V&A Waterfront
This bustling shopping, dining and entertainment area at the Table Bay Harbour is as much a sightseeing hotspot as Table Mountain. In fact, the views of the iconic mountain are stunning from the harbour here, which was developed from redundant docklands. Shopping is the main attraction at the V&A, w...
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Two Oceans Aquarium
Showcasing the underwater life of South Africa’s Indian and Atlantic oceans, the Two Oceans Aquarium has more than 3 000 creatures on view. Major draws are the local giant-sized crabs and Nemo lookalikes. There is also an underwater kelp forest, and an eyeball-popping tank with ragged-tooth sharks a...
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