Considered one of the cities with the best quality of life in the world, Cape Town is simply amazing.
In addition to skirting Table Mountain, the city is practically a Mecca for tourism, which also makes it ideal for receiving exchange students.
Visit Table Mountain City
Admiring Table Mountain is already amazing from Cape Town, but wait until you see Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain.
Organize your visit to Table Mountain very well, as the weather on the mountain is quite unpredictable.
Take the opportunity to visit it when you can clearly see the top of Table Mountain. If you go in the summer, be prepared to wait or arrive very early.
The cable car offers incredible views, but if you want to appreciate nature even more, you can take a two and a half hour hike to its top. If you like a challenge, it’s worth it.
Enjoy sunrises from Lions Head and sunsets from Camps Bay
Enjoying the sunrise is beautiful anywhere in the world, but Lions Head is one of those rare views that will make you so grateful to be alive.
Lions Head is located in Table Mountain National Park, the hike to the top is easy, but be careful if it’s wet. There, you will see the beauty of the city completed by the outline of the Atlantic Ocean.
If seeing the best sunrise wasn’t enough, imagine seeing the sun setting over the Atlantic ocean is also a major attraction in Cape Town.
Learn South African history
South Africa has a very rich history, and one of the best things about Cape Town is that you can try to understand that history on tours like Robben Island and the District Six Museum.
On Robben Island you can have a vision of the oppression experienced by the Apartheid Regime and the last triumph against it, symbolized by Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned there for 18 years.
The District Six Museum gives context to the time when Cape Town, so multicultural and vibrant today, was declared ‘whites only’.
More than 60,000 inhabitants were expelled from their homes and transferred to slums on the outskirts of the city. The museum is an incredible reality check.
Take a Woodstock Walking Tour
With an incredibly strong creative culture, Cape Town has this characteristic and it is very evident in Woodstock, a super vibrant neighborhood. Over 100 pieces of street art adorn almost every corner.
Works of art that bring important themes such as political messages and preservation of the environment. Join the guided walking tour to understand who painted the works and what their meanings are.
Explore the colorful streets of Bo-Kaap
The Waterfront and slope of Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Its first occupants were descendants of slaves brought from the Dutch colonies in Southeast Asia, who also became known as “Cape Malays” (Cape Malays).
The houses are happily painted in bright colors, transforming the neighborhood into one of Cape Town’s most integratable places.
In addition, the neighborhood is the birthplace of Muslim culture in the city, which means: very good food!
Enjoy the amazing beaches
For those who enjoy sea, sand and surfing, visiting the beaches of Cape Town will certainly be a great trip. The city has a great surfing culture, and it’s no wonder, as the waves are perfect for the sport.
Discover the beautiful beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, lined with palm trees and full of trendy cafes, restaurants and bars. Rent a car and visit the colorful houses on Muizenberg beach and enjoy the privileged view of Table Mountain from Bloubergstrand.
Enjoy the cuisine and wines of the Cape Winelands
South Africa knows how to make wine and if you enjoy the drink, you need to visit the Cape Winelands (Cape Wine Lands, in literal translation).
The Cape Winelands are home to South Africa’s famous wine areas, which are filled with vineyards, soaring mountains and historic colonial architecture.
Also get to know Franschhoek, one of the oldest cities in the country and which, in addition to wonderful wines, has delicious food and beautiful landscapes.
Stroll in Kirstenbosh Gardens
With a very rich biodiversity, Cape Town, there is certainly no better place to appreciate it than one of the largest botanical gardens in the world, the Kirstenbosch.
With over 7,000 plant species, many of which are on the verge of extinction. The botanical garden has existed since 1913 and is the only one within a UNESCO World Heritage zone.
If you’re visiting Cape Town during spring, the gardens will be covered in wildflowers, something you won’t want to miss! And the amphitheater is open in the summer for outdoor music concerts.
Discover quirky Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay is one of the oldest villages in Cape Town, and the pace of life is slower, with a relaxed and bohemian atmosphere.
There you will find incredible cafes, antique shops and very cool bars, it is an ideal walk to enjoy the sunset in a relaxed happy hour.
Visit Cape Point
How about staying at an extreme point of a continent? If you are going to visit Cape Point National Park, you can do this! The park is located at the most southwestern point of the African continent, entry costs about 10 dollars per adult.
This is a full day trip, so don’t hesitate to stop along the way to take beautiful pictures of the landscape. Every stop will be worth it!
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