If your travelling to Cape Town for the first time we thought we would give a guide to some of the most popular tourist attractions – Feel free to add anything we have missed.
Sunset concerts at Kirstenbosch Garden – Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are a fantastic way to spend a Sunday sunset in Cape Town.
Kalk Bay – Fishing village on the coast of False Bay and is now a suburb of greater Cape Town
Sevruga restaurant . Sit in the Sun on the V&A waterfront and watch the world go by -has amazing Steaks and Red wine..yum yum.
Table Mountain – You have to go up Table Mountain if you visit as its the most iconic thing about Cape Town. You get some of the most spectacular views from the summit, which also has hiking trails and a restaurant. You need to go early though as the queues get busy in the summer
Moyo at Spier – Visit Spier and see some Cheetahs and then have a drink in Moyo – an african bar with live African music, cocktails and some African face painting.
Pack a picnic basket and head off to Llundudno beach around 5/6pm and watch the most beautiful sunset!!
Drive over Chapmans Peak for breathtaking views – its one of the most spectacular drives anywhere in the world.
Café Orca – On the beachfront in Melkbosstrand, you will find the most delightful restaurant, situated virtually on the beach. On a good day you will get great long distance pictures of table mountain.
Jump on a train from Cape Town Station to Kalk Bay. Once there visit the “Cape to Cuba” beach bar and enjoy some Mojitos with Chilli Poppers.
If you want to hike up Table Mountain take the Platteklip Gorge route – it is the most popular and easiest way up the mountain. Then just take the cable car down after taking in the views.
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Take the scenic route along the False Bay coast, passing the quaint fishing village of Kalk Bay. Stop at the naval harbour of Simonstown and visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach before continuing on to Cape Point.
The Wine Route
Take a drive down to Stellenbosch, and take in the sights of the mountains and the fine flavours of a well-matured wine.
Robben Island
Robben Island, a former prison (now a national monument), was ‘home’ to many of South Africa’s freedom fighters including Nelson Mandela.
V & A Waterfront
Arguably the most visited attraction in Cape Town is the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its assortment of shops, eateries, entertainment and sightseeing facilities, all set within the Cape Town Harbour.
Boulders Beach with the penguins
Visit the pretty Boulders Beach, home to the famous African Penguin Colony.
Shark Diving at Gansbaai
Close encounters of the scary kind – experience the fury, power and grace of the shark, while staying alive to tell the tale!
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Take your time at a visit to these beautiful gardens, famous around the world for its floral displays, proteas and rare species of plant that have been saved from extinction. Time your visit right and catch a summer sunset concert.
Bo-Kaap Museum
Situated in historic and colourful Bo-Kaap, this museum displays aspects of Muslim cultural heritage. Bo-Kaap became home to many Muslims after the abolition of slavery.
Sunset in Camps Bay
Watch the sun slip behind Camps Bay’s palm trees as you join the jetset crowd for cocktails at Caprice.