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South Africa offers some great places to visit and experience
Cape Town and its surrounding region of the Western Cape are among the most beautiful spots on earth
Cape Town's most famous landmark is the unmistakable Table Mountain
Ascend to the top of Table Mountain via the 360 degree rotating cable car
Resort Guide > Cape Town
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Situated on the south-western tip of Africa, the city of Cape Town and its surrounding region of the Western Cape are among the most beautiful spots on earth.
Breath-taking mountain scenery, lush vineyards and long sandy beaches offer unlimited opportunities to relax, unwind and de-stress, while the friendly people, mild climate and rich cultural heritage make this an unforgettable holiday destination.
Cape Town's most popular attraction is the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - a working port which has been re-developed and boasts a wide range of shops, restaurants and hotels and is a great place to while away your time. Cape Town's landmark is Table Mountain and no visit would be complete without a trip in the cable car to the top. Be warned that cloud cover can affect visibility. You must visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela, amongst others, was imprisoned for 18 years. Tours are conducted by former political prisoners, which is an incredibly moving experience.
The Place
The Victoria and Albert Waterfront - a working port which has been developed and boasts a wide range of shops, restaurants and hotels. Cape Town's landmark is Table Mountain and no visit would be complete without a trip up the cable car. Be warned that cloud cover can affect visibility. You must visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Tours are conducted by former political prisoners, which is a moving experience.
The Nightlife
Seafood and curries are staples and the barbecue, known locally as a "braai", is a South African way of life. Meat is big! Eating, the theatre and cinemas are all excellent value.
The Shopping
Shopping malls selling mainstream goods can be found, but many of the more interesting stores have moved into side streets. The main attraction is a fine range of handcrafted goods and beautiful jewellery made from locally mined gold.
The Sights
Table Mountain - Cape Town's most famous landmark is the unmistakable Table Mountain. Ascend to the top via the 360 degree rotating cable car. At the top, there are a number of walks affording fabulous views of Cape Town and the ocean below. Wear sensible shoes as some of the paths are hewn from rock and involve some steep steps. Cloud cover often affects visibility, so if it's fine, grasp the opportunity and head for the mountain. To avoid the queues, go first thing in the morning.
Robben Island - clearly visible off-shore from Cape Town lies Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and many others were imprisoned for their political beliefs. A visit is a moving experience, as the guides are all former prisoners of the island and give first-hand details of their time in captivity. Many of them still live there. Tours do book up early, so either book before you leave home or ensure you do so as soon as you arrive. Camps Bay - Cape Town's main beach resort lies just 15 minutes drive from the city and is a bustling seaside resort with the stunning backdrop of the Twelve Apostles - an extension of the Table Mountain range. Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's newest attraction is this development around the original working port. The shops, restaurants and bars overlook the spectacular harbour and marina. This is most certainly the place to be seen in Cape Town.
Cape Peninsula - Take time to tour around the Cape Peninsula. Stop at the pretty harbour at Hout Bay and take a trip out to Seal Island. Call in at the Cape of Good Hope and climb up to Cape Point (Africa's second most southerly point) for spectacular views before continuing round to Boulders Beach to see the huge penguin colony just south of the naval port of Simon's Town.