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Why Cape Town is a Must-Visit Destination 

No African safari or South African holiday is complete without exploring the attractions of South Africa and spending at least a few days in Cape Town.

It’s official, Cape Town is the Third Greatest City on Earth!  This is according to the Daily Telegraph’s survey.

But why does Cape Town rank among the most beautiful in the world?

Cape Town’s famed beauty comes as no surprise with its majestic Table Mountain, beautiful natural surroundings, favorable climate, rich history, diverse culture, incredible cuisine, award-winning cape wines, and a well-developed infrastructure that make Cape Town a top destination for travelers around the world over.

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It’s clear why Cape Town is Africa’s most visited holiday destination. One of the many reasons that travelers choose to visit Cape Town is its abundance of scenic beauty and natural attractions. The city itself is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain, one of the world's Seven Wonders of Nature. It's a coastal city on the shore of Table Bay along the Atlantic Ocean and is located within the Cape Floristic Region.

Parts of the city and its suburbs wind about the steep slopes of Table Mountain (3,563 feet [1,086 meters] high) and neighboring peaks and rim the shores of Table Bay; other parts lie on the flats below the slopes or stretch southward across the flats to False Bay.
Its varying landscape offers routes and attractions to forests, beaches, gardens, mountains, oceans, grasslands, nature reserves, the Cape Winelands, as well the countryside.

What's the weather like in Cape Town?

The climate of Cape Town is considered Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and dry, hot summers. The average July low temperature is 45°F (7°C) while the average January high is 79°F (26°C).

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With Cape Town's beautiful settings, the ‘Mother City’ is often rated as one of the best places to travel with a range of diverse and vibrant neighborhoods and a good cultural mix of Dutch, French, Malay, English, and Afrikaner, and Xhosa lifestyles. All sharing the treasures of the Cape for the enjoyment of all.
Cape Town is the capital city of the Western Cape province and the oldest and second-largest populated city in South Africa. It is also the legislative capital city of South Africa; so, it houses the National Parliament and various other government offices.

Top attractions and day trips in Cape Town. 

It boasts plenty of history, old and modern along with its natural beauty. Nothing speaks to this more than the iconic Big Six attractions. 

The Big Six attraction of Cape Town is made up of Cape Point,  Groot Constantia, Kirstenbosch, Robben Island Museum, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, and the V&A Waterfront.

Cape Town beaches 

Cape Town’s beaches are also worth a mention, from the powdery sands of Clifton and Camps Bay to the penguins in Boulder's Beach and the surfer’s paradise of Muizenberg. A highlight on any Cape Town holiday itinerary is a trip around the edge of the Cape Peninsula and for those wanting to learn more about apartheid and the life and legacy of the former president, Nelson Mandela, a trip to Robben Island is a must. 

There are more than 2,200 plant species identified on Table Mountain and of course, it's Cape Town’s most famous landmark and also a popular proposal spot with two couples getting engaged on the mountain every month!

South African tourism

South Africa is renowned for its excellent tourist infrastructure and a huge choice of accommodation, from luxury game lodges and five-star hotels to friendly country houses, small hotels, B&Bs, and camping and self-catering establishments

Guided Cape Town day tours and packages

We have curated the best private tour itineraries that are flexible and affordable with family-focused luxury safari trips, activities, day tours, shore excursions, Cape Town Tours, private multi-day tours, and safari packages.

We offer an array of day tours and packages, to the top places to see and include the best things to do in Cape Town. 

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Best things to do in Cape Town with a small group

Balloon Flights In Cape Town
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Tour
Cape Winelands Day Tour

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Sea Kakaying
Water-Bike the Atlantic Ocean
Sandboarding in Cape Town
Cape Point Boat Cruise

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Helicopter flight, boat ride & City Your

Hot Air-Ballooning over Winelands

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There are so many attractions and things to do in Cape Town and a mammoth task to list all of these activities on our website. But, our travel consultants have insider knowledge and are happy to suggest attractions like Cape Point boat tours, Whale watching boat cruise, helicopter rides in Cape Town, Gansbaai shark cage diving, and tandem paragliding in Signal Hill, and more.

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Cape Town is great for family holidays

We want to make things a little easier for all the brave parents venturing out on holiday in Cape Town with their kids and plan a fun and relaxing family-friendly Cape Town Tours that the whole family can enjoy.

There are just loads to see and do in Cape Town and there are so many places to explore that are fantastic for kids —the penguins at Boulders Beach, the aquarium at the V&A Waterfront, or riding on the cableway car to the top of Table Mountain.

Cape Town family-friendly wine tours 

No need to search for 'child-friendly wine farms near me’ and hope for the best.

Kids are allowed on wine farms, and we can plan your family-friendly Cape Town wine tours.

While a lot of Cape Town wine estates claim to be family-friendly, we can offer a list of child-friendly wine farms in Cape Town that have the safest and best kiddie's play areas from climbing treehouses, to playing in sandpits, feeding farm animals, or simply running along wide-open lawns. 

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Travel stress-free and get to enjoy quality time with your family on one of our private guided Cape Town tours or Cape Town family-friendly holiday tours and packages.

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Experience Cape Town over a few days

The best way to get out and about and see everything in Cape Town is on a private guided Cape Town Tour. Our visitors never get bored with all the fun things to do in Cape Town.

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Set seductively between mountains and the sea, it's not hard to see why Cape Town flaunts its natural beauty with pride. Rising above the Mother City, the iconic Table Mountain provides the perfect plateau for magnificent views that stretch out to the glittering Atlantic, lined with white-golden beaches. Wine farms beckon from  Mountain slopes, and botanical gardens, forests, and nature reserves are within a few minutes drive from the city centre.

Popular attractions to see on tour in Cape Town

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

Established in 1913 to preserve indigenous flora, the hilly 528-hectare nature reserve of indigenous forest and fynbos is beautifully located on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens form part of the Cape Floristic Region which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The V&A Waterfront

V&A Waterfront is South Africa's most-visited destination, and it attracts roughly 24 million visitors a year.
Named after England’s Queen Victoria and her son, Prince Alfred, the V&A Waterfront is centred around South Africa's oldest working harbour. This vibrant precinct has an attractive shopping centre, food and craft markets, Two Ocean Aquarium, hotels, and many other attractions.

Explore the Bo-Kaap

Steep cobblestone streets lined with brightly colored houses greet visitors in the Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Located at the foot of Signal Hill, this vibrant area is home to the Cape Malay community. Learn about the history of the Cape Malays with a tour of the museum. Don't miss taking Instagram-worthy shots in front of the colorful houses in Bo-Kaap and tasting traditional Cape Malay food.

Table Mountain

Rising 1,087 meters south of the city center, Table Mountain flat-top is probably the most photographed landmark in South Africa.

A layer of clouds, called the "tablecloth" frequently cloaks the mountain's peak, but when the clouds clear, visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the Mother City in Cape Town and the entire Cape Peninsula from the summit.

Cape Peninsula

The Cape Peninsula in Cape Town is a piece of land almost surrounded by water and projects out into the Atlantic Ocean at the south-western extremity of the African continent.  Cape Peninsula is surrounded by spectacular beaches found along its Atlantic seaboard and False Bay. These beaches boast not only long stretches of white-gold sand, but they are also set to a gorgeous natural backdrop of towering mountains and cliffs.

Chapman's Peak Drive

About 25 kilometers from Cape Town city center, Chapman's Peak Drive, affectionately called "Chappies" by the locals, is one of the most beautiful scenic routes in the world. Cut into the sheer face of Chapman's Peak, which plunges to the sea, this spectacular toll road snakes its way for about 9km with 114 curves, between Noordhoek and Hout Bay.

Cape Point Nature Reserve

About a 60 kilometers drive from Cape Town, Cape Point lies within the southernmost tip of Table Mountains National Park and is part of the Cape Floral Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the richest areas of flora in the world. Visitors can enjoy the view from the Cape Point lighthouse by taking the Flying Dutchman funicular or hiking up the steep stairs to the top. Other things to do in Cape point include whale watching, shipwreck spotting from the beach, and nature walks.

Penguin colony at Boulders Beach

Boulder's Beach in Simon's Town shelters a breeding colony of more than 2,000 endangered African Penguins. This beautiful wind-sheltered, white-sand beach offers up-close views of the adorable penguins along wooden walkways, footpaths, and beaches and you can swim with the penguins.

Take a private tour of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town to experience the fascinating wildlife of the Cape Peninsula

Constantia Valley wine route

About 15 kilometres from Cape Town city centre, Constantia is nestled beneath the Table Mountain National Park with commanding vistas of the Constantiaberg and Table Mountain ranges. It is a region in the Cape winelands with a winemaking history that dates back to 1685 and boasts 8 award-winning wine estates.

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is renowned for, its wine and is constantly abuzz with locals, students, Capetonians, and tourists. Stellenbosch is an elegant, historical town with stately Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture along its oak-lined streets with dramatic mountain ranges. Stellenbosch is full of interesting museums, quality hotels, and a selection of bars, clubs, and restaurants.

Franschhoek

With its picturesque setting, world-class cuisine, and historic charm, Franschhoek
(‘French Corner’ in Dutch) is it an enchanting town surrounded by mountains with slopes draped in vineyards? Franschhoek wineries have been producing the finest wines, that are recognised internationally for exceptional quality. The vineyards in Franschhoek date back 300 years to when the French Huguenots settled in the town. 

You can book private guided wine tours or hop on the Franschhoek Wine Tram.

Find out more with our list of the best private tours in Cape Town

South African wine will surprise you

South Africa has been producing wine since the first vines were planted in the 17th century, brought by Jan Van Riebeek the Dutch governor of Cape Colony. At one time, the sweet dessert wine of Constantia was the most prized in the world and you can taste the delicious dessert wine Vin de Constance on a tour to Constantia Valley.

South Africa's " Cape Winelands," as they're known, are among the most beautiful wine-producing regions in the world. The landscape is marked by dramatic mountains that jut up seemingly out of nowhere, with rugged coastlines and world-class hospitality that have made South Africa a must-visit destination for wine lovers.

Meander through the famed Cape Winelands with a wine tour that offers the perfect blend of art, nature, and decadent food paired with the finest wines in the world.

Why visit the Cape Winelands?

South African wines offer impressively good value, and feature styles and tastes that are food-friendly, blending elegance and power.

Visiting all the wineries in Cape Town is a hard task because there are currently some 560 wineries and 4 400 primary producers of vineyards in the Cape that are split into six main wine regions, each offering its unique wine route. Constantia, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Robertson, and Wellington are the most popular.

Check out the tours along the Winelands Route to experience these, and the famous historic Constantia wines, for yourself.