What to do in Cape Town South Africa |
Aug 29
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In Africa’s most southern region witness the beautiful city of Cape Town. This seaside town is famous for the towering Table Mountain standing proudly over the land. Take a trip by cable car up to the top and look over the incredible view of bright modern buildings, gorgeous beaches and rich vegetation.
The waterfront is the place to be in this town, with the most happening place being the V&A. It is teeming with life from hosting performances on its outdoor stage to listening to buskers sing folk tunes on the sidewalk. Fine dining can be found as you sip world class wine on a patio and one can shop at the many boutiques or take a break inside the impressive mall. it is here that you will find the jumping off point to Robben Island. Not to be missed, you can catch a ferry to see where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for so many years.
The boat ride out to the island is about a half an hour. The views are incredible as you look back to the African coast and see table mountain tower above Cape Town. It was the last view that the prisoners would see before they were led to the dock where they were tagged and given their numbers before being put into their tiny cells.
You will see Nelson Mandela’s tiny cell in the maximum-security wing, the quarry where he chipped away with crude tools and where the secret meetings took place. How anyone could survive this way for years on end is a testimony to the strength and determination of these brave men.
If you are feeling confident to drive on the other side of the road, rent a car and drive Chapman’s Peak. One of the premier highways in the world it is featured in many a commercial and movie. Enjoy breathtaking views as you drive along this coastal highway carved into the side of massive cliffs. It twists and turns along the mountains, but it is well maintained and you will feel quite secure.
Most people head to Simon’s Town where you can view penguins in their natural habitat. This seaside village has made an entire industry out of these guys, but they have protected them from exploitation and harm. Walk along the lovely boardwalk to the viewing platform where you can watch the penguins play in the surf and bask in the sun.
If you continue south to the one of the southernmost tips of Africa, you will visit the famous Cape of Good Hope. Studied in school and famous for being the place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet you will be treated to a spectacular view from the world highest sea cliffs. There is a trolley that you can ride to the top and explore the old lighthouse and keepers house. After you have explored the views from above, go to the rocky beach below to get a sense of just how enormous this cliff at the end of the continent actually is.
If you only have a short time to visit South Africa, Cape Town and its surrounding area has everything that you could possibly need. Safaris, diving, world class vineyards, beaches, shopping and spectacular scenery. What more does a person need.
