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from city center 1 out of 38
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Table Mountain is the most scenic landmark in South Africa, a flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town. Explore the valley, go hiking or trek among the woods, and appreciate nature at its best. An abode to over 1500 species of animals and plants, the Table Mountain National Park displays a wonderful mix of flora and fauna well preserved in their natural habitat.

14 km
from city center 2 out of 38
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Holding a great significance for every African, Robben Island is well known for the institutional discrimination, brutality and cruelty when Apartheid was prevalent. It is this place where the freedom fighters spent their entire lives in prison, struggling for the freedom of their country. A trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must.

2 km
from city center 3 out of 38
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One of South Africa's top tourist attractions, V&A Waterfront is one of the top shopping places in Cape Town with everything from local to international brands. There are also many cafes, restaurants and bars with stunning harbour views.

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from city center 4 out of 38
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Right to the east of Table mountain lies the amazingly green Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Also a UNESCO World Heritage site, these botanical gardens are huge and comprise more than twenty thousand local species of plants and herbs. It is a maze of gardens, the most popular being the Scented gardens, sculpture gardens and Company's garden.

30 km
from city center 5 out of 38
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Boulders Penguin Colony, located on Boulders beach, is a nature reserve home to a colony of 3000 African penguins. It is the only place where you can see the penguins closely. The best time is during the breeding season, from March to May. A boardwalk winds around the Boulders beach, giving a clear view of the dunes and the penguins.

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from city center 6 out of 38
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Cape Point is one of the most spectacular parks in South Africa, located in the Southern section of the Table Mountains. It is the world’s smallest but richest floral kingdom with over 1100 indigenous plants. Cape Point contains beautiful beaches and peaks - Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. It is famous for its scenic views and birdwatching.

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from city center 7 out of 38
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A popular beach town, Muizenberg is located on the shore of the Cape Peninsula where it meets the False Bay coast. Muizenberg is an ideal holiday destination and is best known as a surfing spot. It is also visited for other water sports like blokarting, sailing, diving, kite surfing, and fishing. The main attraction here is the Muizenberg Beach with its colourful huts.

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Cruise along the Cape Town in a catamaran, taking in the spectacular views at sunset. The boat trip offers stunning sights of the city and the Table Mountains in the distance. Most cruises start from the V&A Waterfront and are usually of 1-2 hours.

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from city center 9 out of 38
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One of the most fantastic roads in the world, the Chapman Peak's drive is quite an experience for the travellers. The convoluted road which stretches for around nine metres displays the most fascinating view of the blue ocean and the great mountain peaks

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Apart from hiking, the Table Mountains can be reached via the Table Mountain Cable Car. It offers a 5-minute ride to the top of the mountain with breathtaking view of Cape Town. It operates seven days a week and starts from the lower station at Tafelberg Road. There is a self-service buffet cafe at the top with a picnic area.

32 km
from city center 11 out of 38
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Stellenbosch is a vibrant town in Western Cape and also the second oldest town in South Africa. It is known for its splendid beauty, culture, art, and most importantly, its wine and wine cellars. It is also called the City of Oaks or Eikestad because of the many oak trees that are found in the town.

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Take a helicopter ride over the Cape Peninsula with stunning aerial views of the Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope. Several companies offer helicopter tours between R1475 and R4430 per person.

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from city center 13 out of 38
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Almost 6 kilometres away from the busy city centre, Clifton and the beaches of Camps Bay attract one and all. It is a pricey are with some of the most lavish real estate built along the spectacular white sand beaches, attracting locals and foreigners alike.

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from city center 14 out of 38
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Also called Malay Quarter, Bo-Kaap is a colourful neighbourhood near the central city. Very ancient yet so bright, this area is characterised by the creatively painted and cobble-stoned streets, making it one of the most photographed areas. It also houses the country's oldest mosque.

1 km
from city center 15 out of 38
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Signal Hill is just a couple of minutes away from the city centre. Climb the zenith and experience the glorious views of the entire capital with its stunning blue Atlantic Ocean and table bay. It is also famous for the noon day gun, fired every day, sharp at 12 noon, except Sunday.

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from city center 16 out of 38
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Lion’s Head is a peak in Cape Town located 669 metres above sea level between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. It is famous for its panoramic view of Cape Town and the mountain ranges around the city and the seaside. It is an 8-mile hike to the top and takes two to three hours. It is a relatively easy hike, and most of it can be covered on foot, with only a little rock climbing near the end.

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from city center 17 out of 38
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The Cape Wheel is a large observation wheel offering stunning 360-degree panoramic views of Cape Town and its surrounding landscape. Located on the V&A Waterfront, it rises to a height of 40m. There are 30 air-conditioned enclosed cabins and also two wheelchair-accessible cabins.

2 km
from city center 18 out of 38
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The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art is the largest contemporary art museum in Africa. Located at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, it showcases contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, in the world. Apart from its exhibits, the architecture of the museum is what attracts both tourists and locals.

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from city center 19 out of 38
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Greenmarket Square is a historical square in Cape Town known for its lively market filled with stalls selling clothes, jewellery, food, and knick-knacks. Live music is a salient feature of Greenmarket Square, with free formal concerts and buskers and musicians playing on the streets throughout the day.

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This wonderfully designed museum commemorates and educates the visitors about the people, culture and history of district six, which also forms an essential chapter on history of the capital.

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from city center 21 out of 38
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Located in the red-bricked factory, the Old Biscuit Mill is a bustling arena, filled with restaurants, boutiques, souvenir shops, craft shops, and art stores. Situated in Woodstock, Cape Town, the area is known for its lively atmosphere. Apart from the stores, there are local stalls serving street food such as churros, doughnuts, Korean delicacies, pasta, and, more.

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from city center 22 out of 38
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The Norval Foundation is a contemporary art museum and centre located in Steenberg, on the slopes of the Table Mountain. It exhibits 20th and 21st-century art by African artists. The building itself is spectacular. Along with the art gallery, it also features a library, a sculpture garden, an amphitheatre children’s playground, a picnic area and a restaurant.

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from city center 23 out of 38
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Two Oceans Aquarium, located at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town houses over 8,000 creatures and more than 300 species. It is located at the place where the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean meet, hence the name Two Oceans. You can experience an underwater forest at the tranquil Kelp Forest, which is the biggest attraction of this aquarium.

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from city center 24 out of 38
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Hout Bay is a harbour neighbourhood in Cape Town. The biggest attraction here is a boat ride to Duiker Island (also called Seal island) to watch and photograph the seal colonies and kelp forests. For swimmers, an unforgettable experience is snorkeling with seals at Animal Ocean. Another attraction is Hout Bay Beach, where visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.

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from city center 25 out of 38
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The Llandudno Beach is a quiet and undisturbed beach located in the suburbs of Cape Town. With no street lights, shops or restaurants, this beach is for those who enjoy the tranquillity of untouched natural surroundings. Surrounded by granite boulders that overlook the mountains, the beach is well-known for surfing.

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from city center 26 out of 38
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St. James is a seaside village on the Cape Peninsula situated between the rocky shore and a steep mountain. It lies just past Muizenberg enroute to Kalk Bay and is famous for its beautiful beach, Victorian-era bathing boxes, colourful beach huts, rock pools and surf spots. The area right above the town is also very popular for hiking.

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from city center 27 out of 38
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Located in the southwestern Africa, Cape of Good Hope forms an exclusive section of the Table Mountain National Park. With the fascinating scenery and interesting history, this section has been attracting tourists since decades.

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from city center 28 out of 38
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Being one of the shark cage diving capitals of the world, Cape town gives a plethora of opportunities to travellers of coming so close with the great white sharks.

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from city center 29 out of 38
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Vergelegen Wine Estate is known for its themed tours, fine dining restaurants and vineyards. It is located in Somerset West and is one of the most beautiful wine farms in the Western Cape. The Estate offers wine tours, wine tasting, romantic picnics and breathtaking views. It also boasts a fine dining restaurant called Rose Terrace Bistro.

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from city center 30 out of 38
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Noordhoek Beach is known for its vast, sandy shores, and the wreck of a steamship called Kakapo at the Southern end. It is located on Chapman Peak’s Drive in Cape Town. Since it is a windy beach, surfing, dolphin spotting, horse riding and kite flying are popular activities. The beach is bordered by the Kommetjie Lighthouse and is best visited around sunset. Car parking and toilets are available, but beach shacks are not.

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Green Point Park is an urban park famous for its unbeatable view of the wetlands, the Atlantic ocean and its biodiversity garden. It is behind Mouille Point in Cape Town with an entrance on Bay Road. The wetlands are filled with diverse waterfowl and fauna, and the biodiversity garden showcases every South African wildlife. It is also a popular picnic and photo spot with playgrounds for kids.

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from city center 32 out of 38
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Fish Hoek Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Cape Town, located in the False Bay area of Cape Peninsula. It is known for surfing, kayaking, sunbathing, fishing and angling. There is a children’s play area at the Southern end. Between June and November, Southern Right Whales can be spotted here.

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from city center 33 out of 38
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The Canal Walk Shopping Centre is one of the largest shopping plazas in Africa. It is located on Century Boulevard, Cape Town. With more than 400 stores, 20 cinema theatres, a gaming arcade, and numerous restaurants, it is popular thing to do.

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from city center 34 out of 38
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The Afrikaans Language Monument was built to celebrate the history of the Afrikaans language. It is located in the picturesque region of Paarl in the Western Cape province. The uniquely constructed monument is famous for its convex and concave structures portraying the influence of different languages and cultures on Afrikaans through the decades.

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from city center 35 out of 38
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Scarborough Beach is the jewel of Cape Town in the tiny hamlet of Scarborough. This beach is just a walk away from Cape Point Nature Reserve and is famous for surfing. It has long sandy beaches, crystal clear water of the Atlantic ocean, and a spectacular backdrop of the rocky mountains.

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from city center 36 out of 38
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Grandwest Casino & Entertainment is the largest entertainment destination in Cape Town. It is located along Goodwood, just a drive from the city centre. It has 1802 smart card slot machines, 50 tables with various games, ice skating, game arcade, laser tag, and the latest movies at the CineCentre. There is also a ten-pin bowling in the magic bowling area.

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from city center 37 out of 38
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Tygerberg Nature Reserve is hidden in the hills of the northern suburb of Cape Town. This reserve is famous for birdwatching and hiking. From the top, experience breathtaking views of the city of Table mountain and Robbin Island. False Bay coastline is also visible if there's a clear sky.

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from city center 38 out of 38
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The Iziko Museum of South Africa is a national museum located in the Company’s Garden in Cape Town. Its collections date back to thousands of years and include African archeology, paleontology and zoological artefacts. It has four levels and the exhibits vary from fossils, rock art, meteorites, marine animals and more.