Cape Town is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Blessed with gorgeous beaches, a towering mountain and some of the finest architecture, it is the premier tourist destination in South Africa.

We have listed the top 10 attractions in Cape Town, however there are many more. From open top bus rides to diving with Sharks…Cape Town offers something for everyone!

1. Table Mountain:
Take in some of the most amazing views of Cape Town from Table Mountain – the city’s most famous icon.
website: www.tablemountain.net


2. Robben Island:
Explore Robben Island and its museum dedicated to the time spent by Nelson Mandela after his arrest.
website: www.robben-island.org.za




3. Victoria and Albert Waterfront:
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in the historic heart of Cape Town’s working harbour is South Africa’s most-visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments in the residential marina.
website: www.waterfront.co.za


4. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
website: www.sanbi.org/frames/kirstfram.htm








5. Boulders Penguin Colony
Boulders Beach in Simonstown is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin.
website: www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain/tourism/attractions.php




6. Cape Point
At the tip of the Cape Peninsula you will find Cape Point within the Table Mountain National Park which is noted for its floral diversity and spectacular coastline.
website: www.capepoint.co.za


7. Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium showcases life from the mighty Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Over 3,000 living animals can be seen in this marine kaleidoscope.
website: http://www.aquarium.co.za


8. Stellenbosch Wine Tours
With towering mountains as their backdrop, the winelands towns offer history, spectacular scenery, outdoor activities and award winning restaurants for elegant or casual dining.
website: http://stellenboschwinetours.co.za






9. District Six Museum
Your one essential museum visit in Cape Town should be here. As much for the people of the now vanished District Six as it is about them
website: www.districtsix.co.za






10. Iziko Museum
Containing a wide and often intriguing series of exhibitions from rock art to fossils, marine animals and meteorites.
website: www.iziko.org.za