Try Out These Things To Do in Cape Town
There’s just so much one can do and see in Cape Town. From hiking and trekking Table Mountain to bathing in the ocean and heading on a safari, the city has prepared activities and places to see for all kinds of travelers. The diverse metropolis is incredibly entertaining as well. Honeymooners, families with kids and youngsters will have the time of their lives here. Check out the following activities while in Cape Town, and make the most of your trip to South Africa.
Trekking Table Mountain
Table Mountain is Cape Town’s milestone and signature attractions. The flat-topped mountain is extremely accessible for beginners, although if you don’t like hiking you can always head to the top with the cable car. Table Mountain offers spectacular views of the city from the top – Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and the Botanical Gardens can be admired top the plateau. However, it’s the actual trekking experience that makes Table Mountain so amazing. The wildlife, the paths, and ultimately the people you’ll meet on your way, will add up to the experience and make it unforgettable.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Featuring breathtaking landscapes of the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town and Table Bay Harbor, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is famous for its wealth of activities travelers can do here. People with money to spare and time to kill will have the best time here. The waterfront is packed with luxury malls, high-end accommodation and fine dining bistros. In terms of activities families can do here, we should mention visiting the Two Oceans Aquarium, enjoying a historical walking tour or riding the Cape wheel.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
A visit to Cape Town is not complete until you explore the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Located at the bottom of Table Mountain, this natural reserve has been a World Heritage Site since 2004. South Africa’s best preserved fauna and flora can be admired here. The national park is extremely well-preserved. The gardens are properly taken care of, and the tracks offer exceptional scenery of South Africa’s roughed and untamed wildlife. This place is the perfect ground for couples and families with toddlers; it is incredibly colorful and peaceful, not to mention entertaining. But since the park is vast, travelers are advised to choose a free guided tour; just to make sure they don’t miss out on all the wonders the gardens have to offer.
Cape of Good Hope
The rocky headline located just off the Atlantic’s coast is a travel spot for the most adventurous. The views of the ocean are spectacular, as well as the surrounding fauna and flora. In fact, the Cape of Good Hope is included in Cape Town’s Floristic Kingdom; which is one of the smallest but riches of the world’s 6 floral kingdoms. There are over 100 species of plants onsite, as well as a number of plants that only grow here and nowhere else on Earth.
Boulders Beach
Boulders Beach is included in the protected area that surrounds Table Mountain National Park. Travelers will be asked to pay a small fee to enter the premises and enjoy the surroundings. There’s a lot to see and do on the coastline. From bathing in the ocean to swimming or diving, Boulders Beach will exceed all your expectations. However, this place has more than just crystal clear waters and smooth sand. Most people come here to admire the penguin colonies. The viewing experience will keep your kids entertained for hours in a row. This beautiful ecosystem will make your trip to Cape Town even more fun and enjoyable.
Cape Town is a wonder city with many places to see and things to do for its avid travelers. Whether you’re just looking to relax or you’d like to try out some of the most thrilling activities available, there’s no doubt that you’ll have fun. Enjoy a walk on the beach, go shopping by the waterfront, or just explore the city and taste it local dishes. Whatever you choose to do in Cape Town, just know this – the fun is guaranteed. The city can be explored 12 months a year, so whenever you choose to come the city will be waiting.
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