Activities

The V&A Waterfront
This is a place where you can enjoy Cape Town at its best. You can witness a working harbour with it's various ships that are docked. There are also interesting fishing boats that are sometimes busy offloading their catch for the day. The seals are always on the alert for any stray fish that have fallen from the boats and sea-gulls swarm overhead looking for any scrapps left over from the proceedings. A highlight is the Aquarium, that have an amazing selection of huge sea tanks and many smaller tanks to view. You will definely feel closer to ocean after one visit.

Table Mountain
Take a trip up the mountain with the Cable-cart. The view from the top is unbeatable. We took our trip late in the afternoon and stayed until we winessed the sunset. It was amazing to watch the city below. As darkness fell upon us, the city seemed to come alive with all the street lights and vehicles. If you visit the Rhodes memorial, you can also attempt to walk up the other sie of the mountain. We walked what is called Knife Edge, a fantastic walk that took us 1 ½ hours to complete. There are also areas where people may mountainbike.

Historical sites
Cape Town is steaped in South African History. There is much to see and is a great destination worth visiting, especially for families. Some of the "must sees" in Cape Town include District 6, Robin Island, The Museum of Natural History, The Castle and the National Gallery are situated in and around Cape Town. There are also many lighthouses, used for centuries and ward off ships who had ventured too close to shallow reef and the rugged Cape Coastline. Keep an eye out for interesting old buildings. You will be able to spot all sorts of historically significant designs. I suggest when you visit Cape Town, the first thing that you want to get is a historical brochure with a map. You will be amazed at how much there is to see.

Parks and Nature Reserves
The Kirstenbosch Gardens are about 5 km from the City Centre and is a fantastic place to visit. You will also find the Rhodes Memorial close by. If take the route through Simons town out towards the Cape Point you might also see Babboons that sit next to the road. This area is indeed worth visiting. The Cape Point drops off 300 metres into the sea with a shear cliff. From the Cape Point take the drive back towards Noordhoek, and take your time, because this place is incredible. My favourite places along this route is Mistycliffs, 365, The Crayfish Factory, and Scarburgh.

The Wine Route
South Africa has some of the best wines in the world. All of these wines are produced within a 200 kilometres radius from Cape Town. My recommendation is to rather take a wine tour. You will be able to enjoy your day thoroughly without having to worry about negotiating the traffic while drive under the influence of alcohol. You may also purchase some of these wines at a reduced rate. Some of these wineries also conduct farm tours where you may learn how to make wine just like the professionals.

Cuisine
Enjoy a wide range of food prepared in some of South Africa's best restaurants. The V & A Waterfront is a good place to start. Other places include Sea Point, Camps Bay, Bleu Berg, and Hout Bay. Be adventurous and try out a different restaurant every night.