Cape Town: The Beautiful Harbour by the Table Mountain
Located in the shadow of the majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town is among the most beautiful cities in the world. A modern metropolis with one of the world’s most beautiful harbours and a background unlike any in the world, Cape Town is perhaps South Africa’s most visited destination. Home to the South African Parliament, Cape Town is one of the three capitals of Australia and is famous around the globe for its beautiful beaches and natural environs, fantastic harbour and one of the world’s best waterfronts. The local urban culture only adds to the many Cape Town tourist attractions.
Places to Visit in Cape Town
Some of South Africa’s best tourist attractions, both natural and man-made, are located in or around Cape Town. Some of the more prominent Cape Town tourist sights include:
- Bo-Kaap
- Bo-Kaap Museum
- The Castle of Good Hope
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Robben Island
- Rhodes Memorial
- South African Parliament
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Victoria
- Alfred Waterfront
- Table Mountain
- Table Mountain National Park
- Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Cape Town City Hall
- Victorian masterpieces
Cape Town: Travel tips, languages spoken, cuisine
Cape Town is generally safe for tourists, but it is advisable that certain areas be avoided after dark. Needless to stay, usual precautions such as keeping valuables out of sight, etc., need to be taken. Further, while visiting game areas, one should (and rightly so) follow the guide’s instructions and not feed anything to wild animals. Cape Town has a fabulous urban landscape, the beauty of which is only enhanced by the majestic Table Mountain. The city is vibrant and has a very good nightlife as it is home to a multitude of restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, bars, discos, etc.
Cape Town is also home to many casinos and some of the best malls and resorts in the country. Cape Town has an amazing coastline and some of the best coastal rocky outgrowths in the world. Languages spoken include English, along with Afrikaans and Xhosa. The local currency is South African rands (ZAR). The local cuisine is rich and draws influences from a variety of cuisines and places. What’s more, it freely is available at very affordable prices. Nairobi has a large number of medium-scale eateries for all types of cuisines, and is also home to some of the continent’s best and most prolific restaurants.
Best time to visit Cape Town
The best time to visit Cape Town is from September to April.
Best way to reach Cape Town
- By Air: Cape Town is one of the region’s most important travel hubs, and is connected to most major destinations in the world via regular flights.
- By Rail: Cape Town is one of the more important railway stations in South Africa, and is the terminating or originating point for many trains in the country.
- By Road: Cape Town is well connected to all national and regional destinations and popular attractions. Further, Cape Town is also one of the centres of South Africa’s road transport system and as such offers comfortable transport options for almost all of the nearby South Africa attractions.
Accommodation
The Cape Town accommodation scene is very active and wide enough to cater to all budgets and needs. Cape Town is home of some of the finest hotels in the continent. Further, many local and international tour operators offer Cape Town vacation package tours. These tours cover most of the Cape Town tourist destinations, but do not carry the element of risk and adventure that going solo does.