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Cape Town

A coming-together of cultures, cuisines and landscapes, there's nowhere quite like Cape Town, a singularly beautiful city crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park.

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Cape Town
Location and unique flora combine to make these 5.28-sq-km botanical gardens among the most beautiful in the world. Gate 1, the main entrance at the…
Cape of Good Hope
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
This 77.5-sq-km section of Table Mountain National Park includes awesome scenery, fantastic walks, great birdwatching and often-deserted beaches. The…
Table Mountain
Cape Town
Around 600 million years old, and a canvas painted with the rich diversity of the Cape floral kingdom, Table Mountain is truly iconic. You can admire the…
Robben Island
Green Point & Waterfront
Used as a prison from the early days of the VOC (Dutch East India Company) right up until 1996, this Unesco World Heritage site is preserved as a memorial…
Boulders Penguin Colony
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
This picturesque area, with enormous boulders dividing small, sandy coves, is home to a colony of some 3000 delightful African penguins. A boardwalk runs…
District Six Museum
Cape Town
It's impossible not to be emotionally moved by this museum, which celebrates the once lively multiracial area that was destroyed during apartheid in the…
Groot Constantia
Cape Town
Simon van der Stel’s manor house, a superb example of Cape Dutch architecture, is maintained as a museum at Groot Constantia. Set in beautiful grounds,…
Silvermine Nature Reserve
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
The Silvermine Reservoir, a beautiful spot for a picnic or a leisurely walk on the wheelchair-accessible boardwalk, is the focal point of this section of…

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Things to Know
It won't take you long to get your head around Cape Town but these hints, tips and tricks will make your trip as straightforward as possible.
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Best Neighborhoods
Cape Town's neighborhoods each have their own unique charm. Here are seven of the best and what you'll find there.
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Day Trips
Cape Town is hard to leave, but take a day trip outside the city, and you'll be glad you did.
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Money and Costs
Cape Town is home to some of the most spectacular attractions in the world and we want you to see them all without breaking the bank.
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Transportation
Travel safely around Cape Town with this guide to the city’s transportation options.
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Free Things to Do
With mountaintop hiking trails and gorgeous sandy beaches, some of the best experiences in Cape Town are completely free.
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Traveling with Kids
The best places for family fun in the South African capital.
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