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The following tours and attractions are available in and around Cape Town. Some ranging from a few hours to others lasting a whole day. There is always something to do that suits everyone!
THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDED:
CAPE POINT RESERVE
Ignite your senses with the breathtaking rugged scenery of Cape Point at the southwestern tip of Africa. Breathtaking scenery ignites the senses where the chilly waters of the Atlantic in the west meet the warm waters of False Bay in the east. You can take the furnicular to the old lighthouse overlooking this wild coast. Enjoy the majestic views whilst dining on a sumptuous meal at the Two Oceans Restaurant or picnic on one of Cape Point's wild beaches.
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For the more energetic, snorkeling and diving opportunities abound or take a leisurely walk on the wild side. The Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National Park's flora is something to behold, with its fynbos species found nowhere else in the world, hence its recent status of World Heritage Site.
KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL GARDENS
Kirstenbosch, one of the "Seven Magnificent Botanical Gardens of the World", is one of South Africas 8 National Botanical Gardens. It offers exclusive visitor facilities ranging from two restaurants (a la carte and self service), Coffee shop, Curio shop and Book shop to various Conference and Meeting venues.
Also on offer are: guided theme walks; indoor and outdoor music concerts; self-guided audio system; golf car tours; outdoor Stone Sculptures; and the desert plant Conservatory. The garden is home to many bird species (including breeding owls, guinea fowl and sugarbirds) and small endemic mammals (Cape Fox, small grey Mongoose, and Cape Otter). For hiking enthusiasts, Skeleton Gorge and Nursery Ravine offer panoramic trails and gateways to the top of the Mountain.
RATANGA JUNCTION THEME PARK
Just 15 km from the city center of Cape Town, a world filled with adventure and thrills awaits you at the Ratanga Junction Theme Park. The Theme Park offers something for everyone - white-knuckle thrill rides for the more intrepid adrenalin junkies, kiddy rides and rides for the whole family and those who prefer to take their thrills in more manageable doses, boat rides and train rides, snake shows and bird shows, souvenir shops and restaurants.
Our advice is to start the day early - with so much to do and see, time will fly and you'll wish the hours were longer.
ROBBEN ISLAND
No place in South Africa symbolizes the universal struggle for freedom as powerfully as Robben Island.
Nelson Mandela officially opened the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island on December 1, 2001, at the V&A Waterfront.
Declared a World Heritage Site on December 1, 1997, Robben Island has become a symbol of the triumph of the human spirit. A tour of the Robben Island Museum is a multi-faceted journey which begins at the Gateway, where multi-media exhibitions, a restaurant, an auditorium and a museum shop are housed.
A Robben Island Museum tour includes a half-hour ferry trip, a guided tour of the Maximum Security Prison, interaction with an ex-political prisoner, and a bus tour of the historic buildings and the unique flora and fauna of the 575-hectare Island.
TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY
Over the centuries it has become one of South Africa's most famous landmarks. The steep cliffs and rocky outcrops of the mountain play home to a number of plants and animals. The mountain is home to approximately 1470 species of plants; more than the entire British Isles!
The best views of Cape Town are from the top of Table Mountain. The cableway takes you to the summit in under ten minutes whilst rotating gondola's ensure that visitors enjoy a 360 degree view of Cape Town and Table Bay. Once on top visitors can stroll along 2 km of pathways and enjoy magnificent views from over 12 viewing sites and decks.
Complimenting this vast array of flora is a stunning range of fauna, some, like the Table Mountain Ghost Frog, being found in no other place in the world.
Table Mountain is a sandstone plateau rising up above the Cape Flats. The top is approximately 3km wide, and at its highest point, Maclears Beacon, rises to 1085m.
VICTORIA AND ALFRED WATERFRONT
Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels ,attracting more than 20 million visits per year, Cape Town's V&A Waterfront is a cosmopolitan mixed-use property development situated in a historic working harbour. Offerings include the unique working harbour ambience, scenic views of Table Mountain, historic buildings, museums, boat and helicopter charters, Aquarium, IMAX cinema, annual special events and street musicians and the recently opened Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island.
With more than 300 specialty stores, craft markets and 70 eateries, the V&A Waterfront opens a world of opportunities to shoppers and diners alike.
WINELANDS
There are a number of Wineland Routes situated just outside of Cape Town. Most of the many world-class wine estates in the region offer wine tasting and tours of their cellars and vineyards. Towns in the Cape Winelands include the leafy Stellenbosch, South Africa’s oldest town, which boasts one of the premier universities in the country. Similarly, scenic towns like Paarl and Somerset West offer visitors a more tranquil and peaceful appreciation of the Cape surrounds, while still being close to the city.
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