Cape Town

Cape Town is fondly known as South Africa's "Mother City", it is the oldest city in South Africa, with a cultural mixture of European, Malay and African heritage spanning more than 300 years. Be sure to do an excursion up Table Mountain, the icon of the city. Stroll around the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a unique shopping and dining experience set in the scenic working harbour of Table Bay. Visit Robben Island, the former maximum security prison, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years. Take time to see the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, acclaimed as one of the great botanical gardens of the world. Go back in time to the Cultural History Museum and the Castle of Good Hope, the centre of Cape Town's civilian, administrative and military life in 1678. The Greenmarket Square offers the best selection of authentically local arts and crafts. Lovers of the arts are in close proximity to the City Hall and Artscape Theatre showcasing a variety of opera, ballet, and drama. While Long Street buzzes with nightlife and some of Cape Town's best wine bars, restaurants and dance clubs.

Most Recent Cape Town Blogs

Magnificent Table Mountain - One step closer to being one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature... Posted by GuestBlogger: The Mountain Goat on 18 November 2011 There is one thing about Cape Tonians...they LOVE their mountain! This has clearly shown through in Table Mountain being voted in as one of the New7Wo...More

Special Offer: The Best of Both Worlds - Tswalu Kalahari & Kensington Place Posted by Gary Smith on 1 June 2011 Now having been extended until the end of September 2011, two of the most recognised names in South African luxury accommodation, Tswalu Kalahari in S...More

London, New York, Sydney, Rome...nah, give me Cape Town! Posted by Gary Smith on 5 May 2011 It's official! Cape Town has now been voted as the top destination in the world by TripAdvisor travellers. Edging out the likes of Sydney, spectacular...More