Hotspots

View from Bloubergstrand Table Mountain is one of the most photographed icons in South Africa. V&A Waterfront This is South Africa's most visited destination. Cape Point A landmark at the end of the Cape Peninsula located in the Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park. Robben Island One of the most significant & symbolically charged pieces of land in South Africa, Robben Island guards the entrance to Table Bay. Whales (Jun-Nov) Whales can be seen around our shores from late June to mid November. Shark Cage Diving You don't have to be a qualified scuba diver to get up close and personal with the infamous jaws of a Great White Shark. Chapmans Peak Chapmans Peak drive is surely one of the most scenic drives in South Africa. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony They are comical, clumsy and very eye-catching in their black and white dress. Cape Malay Quarters The Cape Malays have preserved their cultural identity and Muslemic creed. The architectural style is a synthesis of Cape Dutch & Edwardian. Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour Cyclists from around the world descend upon the city for the biggest one-day timed cycling event in the world. Tree Topping 'Tree Topping' in the Tsitsikamma Forest, one of only three places in the world such an opportunity is available to the public. Disctrict 6 Museum District Six was established as the sixth municipal district of Cape Town in 1867. Shopping Cape Town and the Western Cape have a number of world class shopping malls to meet every shopper's needs. Cape Aghulhas Cape Aghulhas is the southern most tip of the African continent. The tip's exact location is marked by a cairn, erected in 1986. Company Gardens Established in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company as a vegetable garden, the Gardens is a leafy green centre in Cape Town. West Coast Spring Flowers (Jul-Oct) The West Coast is renowned for its spectacular shows of spring wild flowers. Two Oceans Marathon Easter Saturday each year sees the running of the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town. Two Oceans Aquarium The Two Oceans Aquarium showcases the incredible diversity of marine flora and fauna found in these rich oceans. Castle of Good Hope The Castle is the oldest monument of European settlement in South Africa. Birding in Cape Town The Cape Town region has many excellent spots for bird watching. The waters off the Cape Town coast are home to albatrosses, petrels, terns and gulls and many more. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens The Kirstenbosch Estate is home to more than 8 500 indigenous plant species, and is known as one of the Seven Magnificent Botanical Gardens of the world. More Attractions... Table Mountain Table Mountain is one of South Africa's greatest landmarks and towers 1,086m above the City of Cape Town. Wine Routes You will find a wealth of wineries in magnificent settings in the Cape. Each of the wine producing regions has routes to help you discover the wine of the region. Knysna Lagoon Nestled between the Outeniqua mountains and the Indian Ocean lies the Knysna Lagoon. Mission Stations More than 250 years ago the first missionary, George Schmidt, arrived on South African soil. Beaufort West Museum As the first municipality proclaimed in 1837, Beaufort West has the oldest Town Hall in the country. Cape Cuisine The Dutch established Cape Town to provide fresh produce for ships travelling between Europe and the Far East. Cedarberg Wilderness Area The Cederberg mountains along the West Coast, is rich in archeological and cultural discoveries. Scenic Mountain Passes The Western Cape has great mountain barriers that separate the coastal region from the interior. Evita se Peron South Africa's most famous white lady, Tannie Evita is the alter ego of satirist, Pieter-Dirk Uys Rooibos Tea Rooibos, the widely-famed natural tea indigenous to the Cape, is healthy and pleasant tasting. Township Life You cannot visit Cape Town and the Western Cape and not experience the heartwarming community vibe and the cultural experience that is abundant in our townships. Tea at the Mount Nelson You don't have to be a guest to enjoy the colonial splendour of South Africa's most famous hotel. Cango Caves One of the wonders of the world, the Cango Caves are in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains. Bungee Jumping This is not an activity for the faint hearted, join us for the adrenalin rush. Ostrich Farms Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world. Nowhere else are these funny looking feathered creatures found in such great numbers.