Top Cape Town Attractions

I'm always asked which of the many Cape Town attractions are my favourite.

Kirstenbosch is a huge favourite and you must visit during different seasons. You are in a city but it does not feel like it at Kirstenbosch.

Cape Point is another favourite. The drive to Cape Point alone makes this a worthwhile way to spend a day.

Sometimes though I want the hustle and bustle around me and that is when we go the the V&A Waterfront. I usually browse for a the first half of the visit whereafter I find a spot to do some people-watching. :-)

But if you have to force me to make a choice, it will probably be the Cape Winelands. And it is not just about the wine, there is just sooooo.. much to see and do!

I am sure that you will find something that will interest you on the list of Cape Town Attractions below.

Enjoy!!!

Top Ten Cape Town attractions

Beaches Cape Town has great beaches and is one of the best destinations in the world to enjoy the sun, sand and sea.

Cape Point Nature Reserve Take the Flying Dutchmen funicular up to the old lighthouse or sit down for refreshment in the Two Oceans Restaurant.

Cape Winelands Taste a great wine the Cape Winelands, which includes the towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Constantia and Durbanville.

Castle of Good Hope The Castle of Good hope is South Africa's oldest remaining building in use today.

Chapmans Peak Drive This 9km drive from Hout Bay to Noordhoek, must be one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world.

Gordons Bay Gordons Bay is well known for its safe beaches and the scenic coastal road to Rooiels and Kleinmond, Clarence Drive (R44).

Kalk Bay A very popular destination on the False Bay side of the Peninsula with the harbour the showpiece.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Kirstenbosch is the oldest and largest botanical garden in South Africawith 9 000 fynbos species can be viewed here.

Robben Island Robben Island was a prison for political prisoners during the apartheid years. Let former prisoners offer a glimpse of what it was like.

Table Mountain Table Mountain is named for its flat top which is often covered by cloud, forming the "table cloth". Take the Cable Car for a most impressive view of Cape Town.

V&A Waterfront The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is Cape Town's most visited tourist destination. Visit and see why.

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