Table Mountain is a fantastic and iconic natural landmark overlooking this amazing city. Going up to the table is an experience that is not to be missed and the best viewing is on a clear day. A blanket of cloud known as the “table cloth” often covers the mountain at stages throughout the day. We recommend checking the weather a few days ahead and planning your trip to give you the best chance of getting a clear day. Visitors can access the breathtaking top of the mountain by cable car or if you are feeling energetic you can hike. There is usually queues at the ticketing office but once you are up at top there is plenty space for all and the, views from the top are truly stunning.

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is Cape Town’s original harbour and port. It has transformed into one of Cape Town’s most visited attractions. It has a lively atmosphere and one can spend the whole day here walking around its many sections all offering something different. It features a world-class shopping mall featuring amazing brands and local markets offering souvenirs to take home with you. Outside there are street entertainers singing and dancing in true African harmony, cruise boats along the harbour are offering a chance to tour around the harbour to see this amazing city from the water. It has a large variety of restaurants, cafes and bars where you can enjoy the local cuisine and take in the views the harbour and the impressive Table Mountain.

Cape Point is not the southernmost point of the African continent, that honour is owned by the Cape Agulhas where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Cape Point Nature Reserve is a park rich in bio-diversity, both rugged and beautiful it boasts steep cliffs that cut into the ocean to offer breathtaking scenery. Download the free audio tour before you go to fully understand the history of this incredible place. Visit Cape Point, a scenic point on the peninsula, then drive to Cape Point and take a “steep” walk up the to the light house or catch the Flying Dutchman’s Funicular to the top. There are many tours to choose from with some tours stopping to see the African penguins at boulders beach along the way. If you choose to drive yourself the best route to take drive down to Cape Point along the stunning Chapman’s Peak Drive and then return via Boulders Beach to view the resident colony of African Penguins in their natural habitat.

If South Africa’s past is an interest to you, then you must take a trip to Robben Island. Robben Island is is home to the prison where Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa spent 18 years as a political prisoner. There were many political prisoners held here, and tours can be done by former guards of the prison. We recommend booking a couple days in advance if the weather is good as slots do book out early. The ferry laves from the V & A Waterfront a number of times a day. High winds can mean departs will be cancelled.

Boulders Beach is located in Simon’s Town roughly an hours drive from Cape Town. The beach is situated on false bay and is home to the African Rock penguins, Africas only species of penguin. The beach offers great views of the bay and walkways take tourists through the penguin habitat so not to run their nesting sites. The beach is protected under the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area. A trip to boulders beach is worthy as the scenery drive to the beach is stunning. The activity can be busy at times but queues move quickly and the penguins are worth the wait.

The wine route and Cape Town go hand in hand. Exploring Cape Town is not complete without visiting the scenic wine regions of the Western Cape. South Africa has become a leading country for making fine wines with wineries winning many top awards. The whole experience of visiting a winery, (or a few wineries) on a day tour, or choosing to stay at some of these amazing places is something not to be missed. Take in the incredible scenery, the fine wine and restaurants on offer and learn the history of these centuries old establishments. These tours are offered year round and during winter wine tasting tours are the most popular activity.

Located on the eastern slopes of magnificent Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is hands down one of the most outstanding beautiful botanical gardens in the world. The area in which Kirstenbosch is located has a historical past but the gardens themselves were named and created in 1913. Covering 528 hectares Kirstenbosch features a staggering amount of plant life that has been carefully curated into different to showcase an array of plant kingdoms. Kirstenbosch showcases the Cape Floral kingdom which is one of the smallest kingdoms but the richest in diversity. It is the perfect place to spend a day in Cape Town, wandering through the beautiful flora. There is no need to take anything with you as restaurants and coffee shops are in the garden, as well as a number of shops and exhibitions.