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Cape Town
South Africa
Cape Town is arguably Africa's most spectacular city, pinned between the flat-topped drama of Table Mountain and the cold Atlantic Ocean in a setting of almost absurd natural beauty. The city delivers an exceptional range of experiences: wine tasting in the Winelands valleys of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, penguin encounters at Boulders Beach, dramatic drives along Chapman's Peak, and a vibrant food and arts scene centred on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Its complex history — and the ongoing story of a society remaking itself — gives Cape Town a depth and emotional resonance that goes far beyond its postcard-perfect views.
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Bo-Kaap
A hillside neighborhood of candy-colored houses and living Cape Malay heritage.
Boulders Beach Penguins
Africa's only wild penguin colony you can walk among on a beach.
Cape Point
The dramatic tip of Africa where two oceans and ancient geology collide.
Cape of Good Hope
The dramatic southwestern tip of Africa, where two oceans meet dramatic cliffs.
Chapman's Peak
A cliff-hugging coastal drive carved into the raw Atlantic face of Africa.
District Six Museum
A raw, moving testament to one of apartheid's most brutal acts of erasure.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
South Africa's most beloved botanical garden, draped across the slopes of Table Mountain.
Robben Island
The island prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years behind bars.
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town's working harbour turned into a world-class waterfront destination.
Why should you go to Cape Town
What other travelers have to say, based on real reviews.