Landmarks

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A visit to the Cape Point Nature Reserve is something that should definitely make your checklist when staying in the Mother City. Situated at the tip of the world-famous Cape Peninsula, this area offers majestic scenery and an array of activities. A simple drive through the area will allow you to gaze at the ocean and be greeted by the inquisitive Chacma baboon troops that roam the area. See the magnificent local fauna and flora as well as the ragged cliffs that lead to the actual point. Cape Point has paved pathways that lead to a number of lookout points where you can soak up the magnificent views. There are also a number of beaches to visit during your trip, one of the most popular being Diaz Beach. Getting to this hidden gem is not easy, but it is worth the effort. It takes around 20 minutes to get down from the parking area, and a little longer coming back up. The reward is soft white sands and blue waters in a secluded and private setting with scenic beauty as far as the eye can see.

The V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, is not only a beautiful location to explore, but it truly does offer something for everyone. The Waterfront is situated on the edge of the water, between Robben Island and the majestic Table Mountain, and is based within the working harbour. On arrival at this magnificent destination, you will face a number of difficult choices, including: What should we do? Where should we eat? What can I buy? Your best bet is to take more than one day to explore this wonderland and get the full experience. Visitors will see luxury yachts navigating through the canals before finding a place to dock; music is often heard as traditional performers put on a show, and an array of outdoor activities including boat trips, fishing charters and helicopter tours are all on offer.

This intimate beach on the peninsula of Cape Town is a popular tourist destination for visitors young and old. The beach is so named because of the massive boulders which emerge from below the sand and sea, encircling several quaint beaches majestically.

Whether you are looking for a hand woven South African mohair rug or a handmade gem encrusted ring, the Old Biscuit Mill emporium is the first stop to make in Woodstock, Cape Town.

Table Mountain has a charismatic pull that draws the attention of the casual observer. She stands tall and proud, watching over the inhabitants of the city, as well as those who journey to the Cape’s fair shores. It is considered shameful to leave Cape Town without having visited Table Mountain and taken in the panoramic view from the top.

Although not as well-known as its neighbour, Table Mountain, Signal Hill is still a spectacular mount to ascend. From the top you can take in 360˚ views of Cape Town, the Atlantic Seaboard, the city and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Easily accessed from the top of Kloof Neck Road, Signal Hill is a charming lookout point to view the city surrounds.

To some Robben Island is merely a land mass poking up out of Table Bay. To others it represents years of incarceration for political crimes. For centuries a place of isolation, banishment and imprisonment, Robben Island is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and a melancholy reminder to South Africans of the long struggle for freedom.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is renowned throughout the world as one of the most beautiful places in Cape Town, both due to the multitude of flora it contains and its setting against the slopes of Table Mountain. You will find only indigenous plants in the Kirstenbosch Gardens, including fynbos and natural forest. Whether you are a planning a picnic, a walk or want to attend one of the summer concerts, Kirstenbosch is a tranquil place to be.

The suburb of Camps Bay is home to the rich and trendy and its main road features some of the best nightlife venues in Cape Town.  The bay is quite safe and the sand soft and white, and throughout the year people come to paddle in the surf and catch a few waves. If you are after some fun in the sun, there is no better place to do so than Camps Bay.