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Cape Town – 10 Top Things to Do

by Thomas June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

Cape Town is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world thanks to its fantastic backdrop of the mountains and the ocean. With around 400 thousand inhabitants, Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and one of the country’s tourist magnets. The city has many attractions to offer and also the surrounding area boasts some great highlights. Moreover, Cape Town has excellent restaurants and markets. The easiest way to explore the city is by car or by uber. I spent five days in the city and had just enough time to see the most important sights in and around Cape Town. I would recommend the same to you. Check out the 10 top things to do in Cape Town.

Table Mountain

Table Mountain magically rises above the rooftops of the city, offering fabulous views of Table Bay, Robben Island, Camps Bay and the vineyards. Table Mountain offers multiple hiking trails. I recommend the one that starts at the top of the cable car and leads you to Maclear’s Beacon and back. If you are extremely fit, you can climb Table Mountain from Cape Town in about two to three hours. The cable car is open every day, but can be closed at short notice due to strong winds. It’s best to check the current status on https://www.tablemountain.net/ first thing in the morning.

Table Mountain Cape Town Top Things to Do
Table Mountain Cape Town Top Things to Do

Robben Island

Until 1996, Robben Island was known as a prison island. The most prominent detainee was Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned there for 18 years. Today, you can visit the detention center as part of a tour with former prisoners acting as guides. It took us around 30 minutes by ferry to get on the island. We started by visiting the former prison and Mandela’s cell and were later driven by bus to other interesting places on the island. All in all, the tour was definitely worth it and our guide told us many interesting facts about this horrifying prison, which was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Robben Island Cape Town Top Things to Do

Bo-Kaap

Colourful, that’s how you best describe Bo-Kapp, a district of Cape Town. It is one of the oldest and most original neighbourhoods in the city. The neighbourhood was founded in the 18th century by freed slaves who built small houses, mixing English and Cape Dutch styles. It’s still remains a subject of discussion, why the housed are painted in all the different colours. The most plausible theory is that the slaves were formerly allowed to wear only grey and brown and after their liberation colourfully the painted houses became as a sign of their regained freedom.

Bo Kaap Cape Town Top Things to Do

Cape of Good Hope

Just south of Cape Town, is the popular Cape of Good Hope. It marks the southwesternmost point of Africa and offers some great hiking trails along the coast. Don’t forget to take a picture in front of the famous wooden panel with the coordinates.

Cape of Good Hope Cape Town Top Things to Do
Cape of Good Hope Cape Town Top Things to Do

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is Cape Town’s most beautiful beach. It is also very easy to reach from the city center. You can go for a swim if you are adventurous enough, because the water icy cold. The beach has impressive rock formations just below the villas on the hills.

Clifton Beach Cape Town Top Things to Do

V&A Waterfront

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront opened at the beginning of the 90’s and offers countless shops, hotels, restaurants and bars. It is now one of the most popular places in Cape Town. Especially in the evening it is the perfect place to go for a drink in the evening.

VA Waterfront Cape Town Top Things to Do

Oranje Zicht City Farm Market

Very close to the V & A Waterfront, is the trendy Oranje Zicht Farm Market, which is only open on weekends. At the market, you will find pretty cool food stalls and designer shops. Sit down and relax for a few hours over a fresh smoothie or a snack.

Oranje Zicht City Farm Market Cape Town Top Things to Do
Oranje Zicht City Farm Market Cape Town Top Things to Do

Chapman’s Peak Drive

If you have your own car, you should go for a drive along the Chapman’s Peak Drive. This nine-kilometre coastal road connects Hout Bay with Noordhoek. On the way, you can enjoy a great view of the coast and the spectacular rock formations thanks to the viewing platforms. That’s also the reason why the Chapman’s Peak Drive is considered one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world.

Chapmans Peak Drive Cape Town Top Things to Do

Camps Bay

Right next to Clifton Beach, there’s the wonderful Camps Bay with a beautiful long sandy beach and a natural rock pool. From the beach, you can enjoy a great view of Table Mountain and the mountain range called Twelve Apostles. That’s a perfect place to relax for half a day and pay a visit to one of the restaurants and bars the place has to offer.

Camps Bay Cape Town Top Things to Do

Boulders Beach

If you like watching penguins, I highly recommend Boulders Beach. The tiny little fellas are a joy to watch, frolicking around the beautiful sandy beach. To avoid the crowds of tourists, it’s best to visit Boulders Beach at sunset. The beach is located between Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope, so you can easily come here after visiting the the Cape of Good Hope.

Boulders Beach Cape Town Top Things to Do

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