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Bo-Kaap

Also called as Malay Quarter, Bo-Kaap is the colourful neighbourhood near the central city. Very ancient yet so bright, this area is characterised by the creatively painted and cobble stoned streets, catching so many eye balls throughout the year. Located on the slopes of Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap is an amazing attraction captivating everyone with its fascinating bright colours. The area looks like a festival in itself. The locals in this area are the descendants of 'Cape Malays', who were the slaves brought from many South Asian and African countries. Being a Muslim community, the real essence and culture of the society can be felt well by everyone. Read More

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. Located on the southwestern tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope is an iconic attraction comprising of the interesting coastlines, beautiful waters and beaches. Hikers and adventure sport enthusiasts often come here to surf, cycle, and experience the unique 'Flying Dutchman Funicular', which lifts them about 238 miles above the ocean. There is also a lighthouse displaying the most amazing views to the visitors. Come here, and take a walk to the very popular 'Two Oceans Restaurant' and enjoy a good meal. Read More

Chapman's Peak Drive

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 Chappies, as the natives call it, the drive makes up for a nice road trip taking you through around one hundred and fourteen curves and offering a thrilling experience. It is recommended to wait till the sunset and witness the most jaw-dropping views of the scenery. Grab a can of sundowners, the local cold drink, and enjoy the nature at its most pristine form. The scenery is truly mind blowing. Read More

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. Every beach of Camps Bay boasts a particular quality. The first beach of the bay showcases the huge volleyball venue and the best surfing conditions, attracting water sport enthusiasts. March towards south of Clifton and you can see many more Camp Bay adventure sports and beaches supported by the Twelve Apostles and the distinctive peak of Lion's head. The fourth beach here proudly boasts the recognised Blue Flag status for its clean and pristine water. The stunning sands along the waters are marvellous to look and provide an instant relief. There are many trendy bars and cafe where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views. Read More

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. One of the oldest settlements in Cape Town, District six is an area of a great historical significance. It displays the age old lifestyle, antiquities and culture of the locals, who proudly reside in this area. A site where the locals were forced to move to during Apartheid times, the museum displays the conditions and the major events that led to the discrimination. The museum forms a great chapter in telling about the Apartheid and the difficult turn of events. The locals reminisce about the stories of the displaced citizens and educates travellers about how they achieved social justice. It holds a special place for every native, which also touches the hearts of the visitors. Read More

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 visited quite frequently all round the year. The major objective behind establishing these gardens were to preserve and conserve the most indigenous flora of the country. Opened in 1913, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are huge and comprise of more than twenty thousand local species of plants, and herbs. It is essentially a maze of gardens, the most popular ones being the Scented gardens, sculpture gardens and Company's garden. Tourists widely appreciate the greenery and the beautiful views that this attraction offers. There is also a small oasis with trees around, leaving everyone spell-bound. Read More

Robben Island, often remembered as the place of banishment, is roughly two kilometres away from Cape town. It is this place where the social outcasts were forcefully sent by the rulers during the Apartheid times. Holding a great significance for every African, this 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 the prison struggling for the freedom of their country. Apart from just being used as a prison, the island was also a training and a defence ground in the World War II. With the deep history, it was decided to establish Robben Island as a great museum, which would also be a tourist landmark. Visitors come here to get educated about the difficult times and how the freedom fighter overcame them all. Read More

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. Thrill lovers and adventurous people may go to Simon's town, Seal Island, Dyer Island or Gansbaai, to experience the most thrilling and quite scary shark cage diving. Protected by the thick iron bars, these feared predators is bound to give you an adrenaline rush. The magnificent sharks are often seen swimming or diving right near the edge, which frightens the life out of the tourists. People who get scared easily can watch these spectacular sharks from a distance on a boat. They can also choose to go for penguin, dolphin and whale-watching tours, which is also available close by. Read More

Signal hill is just a couple of minutes away from the city centre. Climb up to the zenith and experience the glorious views of the entire capital with its stunning blue Atlantic Ocean, and table bay. The summit of the hill which is around three hundred and sixty metres high, offers a great opportunity for hikers and trekkers. In addition to this, the popular Signal Hill is also known for its great historical significance since the times when signal message flags were flown from here to communicate any important message to the arriving ships. The Hill forms the main body of the Lion Head's peak and offers an intriguing drive at sunset. Living up to its name, this spot is particularly famous for the noon day gun, which is fired everyday, sharp at 12 noon, except Sunday. Read More

The most scenic landmark in South Africa , Table Mountain is a flat topped mountain overlooking the Cape Town city. With over 24 million visitors each year, this landscape will surely blow your mind away. Table mountain, as described by many, is magical and enchanting in its own way. Explore the valley and 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. Inviting several visitors from all across the globe, the top of the mountain seems like a paradise right on earth, offering the most stunning views. You may catch a cable car here to witness the beauty of the Cape Peninsula, which has huge botanical gardens consisting of the rare medicinal herbs and plants covering over 1250 metres of area Read More