Cape Town’s most famous landmark; Table Mountain. Begin your visit by taking a ride in the cable car with its revolving floor – ensuring a 360˚ view of the Peninsula on the way up and down the mountain. In addition to its beauty, Table Mountain is also famous for its floral biodiversity with a 2km pathway to explore especially its fynbos. There are over 1500 species of plants found just on the mountain alone. The King Protrea which is the national flower of South Africa, can be found on Table Mountain in its sheer beauty, colour and size. If you prefer to hike up the mountain, there 5 different routes to the top but it is advised to be accompanied by a professional guide.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens with lush green lawns on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain is flanked with more than 6000 species of plants, trees and flowers, well worth a visit for nature lovers.
Cape Town is known to offer some of the best beaches in the world with soft white sand and crystal clear waters providing sun-lovers and surfers the ideal conditions for relaxing and fun. Some beaches have tidal pools for a safe swim. By far the most popular beaches in Cape Town are Camps Bay and Clifton all of which offer stunning views, sandy beaches and perfect sunsets.
Boulders Beach near Simonstown, is home to the endangered African Penguins Colony that can be found playing in the waves or sunbathing on the beach.
Chapman’s Peak drive is voted one of the most scenic ocean drives in the world along the Atlantic Ocean, is 9km long stretching from Noordhoek to Houtbay with 114 curves. Definitely a must to or from the Cape Point, the most southern tip of the Cape Peninsula.
Groot Constantia is the oldest wine farm in South Africa and was established in 1685 by Simon Van Der Stel, the first governor of the Cape. Historical museums, wine tastings and cellar tours can be taken daily and their 2 restaurants are well known for traditional food on their menus too.
The V&A Waterfront is a hotspot for tourists and locals alike. Filled with restaurants, boutiques and variety stores all found in the setting of a working harbour. It is South Africa’s most visited tourist destination. Habour and sunset cruises depart from here as well as the ferry to Robben Island.
Just above the Waterfront is Signal Hill with a perfect view over Cape Town city centre, Waterfront and the colourful Bo-Kaap of the Cape Malay community. Don’t miss a stroll around the Bo-Kaap. Colourful houses, good food and friendly people, which are often descendants from the slaves brought to South Africa in the 1700’s.
Don’t get a fright at 12:00! A cannon blast of the Noon Day Gun, which is a daily tradition since 1806. It is Cape Town’s oldest “living tradition” and the 2 guns are the oldest guns in daily use in the world. Anyone is welcome to witness this on Signal Hill.
The Company Gardens is a botanical garden and large public park in the city centre. Originally the gardens supplied the ships of the Dutch East Indian Company with fruit and vegetables. Today it provides access to the national art gallery, natural history museum, planetarium, and the government’s summer parliament. A 363 year old Saffron Pear tree can be found in Company Gardens and is said to be the oldest cultivated tree in South Africa, planted during the time of Jan van Riebeek, the Dutchman who founded the city.
Not far from the Company Gardens is Greenmarket Square, originally established in 1700s. The cobbled square is still, once a fruit and vegetable market and today a market with stalls selling clothing, candles, curios, wooden sculptures, etc.
Feel free to contact Katrin (katrin.c@kabisafari.com) for your tailormade tour.