Why Capetown
Capetown, the mother city
The southernmost tip of Africa is one of the most magnificent parts of the world, a paradise full of exquisite scenery, beautiful beaches, two oceans – the icy Atlantic and the warmer Indian Ocean – and a wide variety of attractions to make any holiday-maker happy.
This is where Cape Town is located. They call it ‘the Fairest Cape’, and there’s a reason for this. It really is a magical city, with flat-topped Table Mountain looming over it. It stretches around the mountain, and wherever you are, there are often glimpses of sea and golden beaches, not to mention that iconic mountain as its beautiful backdrop.
Attractions
My favourite places to visit
Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens
Acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.The garden displays collections of southern African plants including many rare and endangered species.
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Rhodes Drive, Newlands 7735 South Africa
What I like about it
Provides the perfect day out adventure for the whole family. You’ll be able to explore hundreds of different varieties of plant life, all conveniently grouped and lovingly cared for by Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. It is claimed to be one of the best botanical gardens in the world and after visiting the magnificent garden, you will also agree.
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Boulders Beach
Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated. It is located on the Cape Peninsula, in Simon's Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.It is a popular tourist spot because of a colony of African penguins which settled there in 1982.
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Simon's Town, Cape Town, South Africa 7995
What I like about it
The beauty of this small hidden attraction is next to none. The ancient granite boulders protect it from the wind and large waves,making it an ideal swimming spot for children. The beach is always clean and safe, and it is rarely crowded. You also get to know our most famous and arguably our cutest birds, The African penguin.
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Named after Queen Victoria and her son, Prince Alfred, the V&A Waterfront is a mixed-use destination located in the oldest working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere. With Table Mountain as its backdrop, the 123-hectare neighbourhood is located within the Cape Town, South Africa, where millions of people visit each year.
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Cape Town, 8001 South Africa
What I like about it
A hub of energy, activity and creativity, With 500 shops, 100 places to eat and a bucketload of family-friendly activities, the V&A offers everything from sunset cruises to trendy shops and live entertainment – all with the icon that is Table Mountain as your backdrop. And, of course, it's also home to the first Time Out Market in Africa..
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