Attractions
 Table MountainProbably the biggest landmark in our Mother City! Table Mountain (highest point 1,086 meters (3,563 ft) above sea level) was formally inaugurated as one of the world's new seven wonders of nature in 2012. It is often covered in cloud which is known as the ‘Table cloth’. For the fit and adventurous there are a number of hiking routes available which take between 1-3 hours to the top. For those brave enough - It’s currently the world's highest abseil at 112m high. And if this is not enough to make you want to visit - there are an estimated 2,200 species of plants are found on the mountain alone - many of which are endemic to the mountain and can be found nowhere else. |  Bo-KaapThe Bo-Kaap’s origins date back to the 1760s when numerous “huurhuisjes” (rental houses) were built and leased to slaves. It is situated at the foot of Signal Hill, on the fringe of the city centre, and formerly known as the Malay Quarter. The houses are a mix of Cape Dutch and Georgian architecture, in distinctive multicoloured rows on steeply cobbled roads. The choice of colour is a result of a rule which stated that, while being leased, all the houses had to be white. When the slaves were allowed to buy the properties this rule was changed, and subsequently all the houses were painted bright colours by their owners as an expression of their freedom. Many of the families in the Bo-Kaap have been living there for generations. |  Robben IslandRobben Island sits in South Africa’s Table Bay, only 4.5 miles (7 kilometers) from Cape Town’s beaches. It has served as a place of imprisonment, banishment, and isolation for some four centuries—most famously housing, future South African President Nelson Mandela. The island is open to visitors year-round, though boats are less frequent in winter and the island closes earlier in the day. |
 Kirstenbosch GardensKirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in Africa and one of the great botanic gardens of the world. The Gardens were established in 1913 to promote, conserve and display the extraordinarily rich and diverse flora of Southern Africa, and was the first botanic garden in the world to be devoted to a country’s indigenous flora. Kirstenbosch (36 hectare) forms part of a 528 hectare nature reserve which supports natural forest and fynbos along with a variety of animals and birds. The Kirstenbosch Estate borders the Table Mountain National Park. Visit the Website for more information > |  WinefarmsThe extensive Cape Winelands region is the source of many legendary Cape wines. The sheer beauty of the Winelands not only lures wine lovers, photographers and artists but also plays host to weddings, conferences and special occasions. It is advisable to use a tourism brochure to find each wine region. Brochures and maps are available at all tourism offices in the region. |  Whale WatchingWhale watchers alert! The best places to watch whales from June to November is along the Whale route which spans along the coastline passing Gordon’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay en route to Hermanus. An incredible assortment of marine creatures can be spotted, including Southern Right, Bryde, Humpback and False Killer Whales as well as Orcas, Bottlenose, Common and Humpbacked Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals, Great White Sharks and the cute African penguins!
Whale activities include breaching (leaping out the water and twirling around), lop tailing (slapping the tail on the water’s surface) fluking or sailing (raising the tail vertically out of the water), sprouting / blowing (the old classic out the blowhole) logging (lounging on the surface like a log) and spyhopping (when whales peak their heads vertically out the surface for a little peek) |
 Lion ParkDrakenstein Lion Park was established in 1998 to provide lions in distress with sanctuary, where they could live in safety, free from abuse and persecution, and be treated with the compassion and respect they deserve.
The 50-acre safe haven, which was established by animal lover Paul Hart in 1998, not only gives visitors the incredibly special opportunity to view lions (including the white variety) and Bengal tigers from up close, but to witness them being fed bucket loads of grub three days of the week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm).
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Mountain Biking & Hiking Around Cape Town you will find various mountain biking routes. There are some great single-track routes on the mountain and in the pine plantations as well as escorted trips on the mountain, around the winelands and in the Cape Point section of the Cape Peninsula National Park. Hikes in Cape Town range from easy strolls all the way to challenging routes.
From Table Mountain to some of the lesser known forests, nature reserves and outdoor areas, hiking can be enjoyed throughout the year as long as the weather is not too hot or not too wet. |  GolfCape Town has several highly-rated courses – including the country’s oldest – for golfers looking to test their skills around the Mother City. Click on the link below to see all the golf courses in the area. |