Cape Town remains the most iconic green City on this God’s created Earth. This City blends African thrill with European and Malay-influenced landscapes, famous mountains, rocks, and picturesque views. Eventually, these all features make diversified land one of the best capital cities.
Here you will have the best list of top things to do in Cape Town. Go for it:
Table Mountain
You can hire a twisting cable car to reach the top with views of pretty southern African fynbos and waggish rock “dassies”. The vista of Table Mountain encompasses Campus Bay with an outstanding view of the sunset. Also, the Robben Island, Durbanville Hills, other mountains, and an endless blue sky elevate the view.
Here tourists get limited parking. The best time to explore Table Mountain is December and January.
Robben Island
Present time will take you to the prison ground for a small tour. You can see a tiny bare-bone prisoners’ cell where Mandela was confined. Also, a feeling of South Africa’s dynamic and tumultuary past will keep hugging you.
The island houses an animal world with a diverse collection of birds and marine inhabitants, such as; imperiled oystercatchers, gannets, penguins, and darters.
Cape Town Beaches
In Cape Town, a serene beach is there for every sun-beau; it also offers a dog-friendly playground where dogs will be leash-free.
Another one is Camps Bay is perfect for a family outing. You can do some helpful shopping and have local tasty treats at restaurants along the popular Camps Bay Strip. Also, this laid-back beach is ideal for couples. The City also offers low-key local beaches like; Llandudno and Bakoven.
If you prefer to dip in warm water, visit Muizenberg to explore the best surfing. Besides this, Kalk Bay, St James, and Fish Hoek are also spectacular, with vibrant coloured coast and oldfangled tidal pools. These beaches are also perfect for winter picnics and exalted surfings.
On the other side, the cooler Atlantic part offers an away drive to reach Noordhoek Beach. Here you can experience the classic horse riding and paradisiacal landscape. And, if you want to meet African penguins, drive straight to Boulder Beach.
The preferable time to visit these Cape Town’s beaches is from November to April to cherish the pristine holy vibes. But, you should remember that alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited at these beaches.
City Centre
If you visit Bo-Kaap, you will see candy-colored constructions and Cape Malay savory shops. The fragrances of these spicy ingredients are the best in the whole world. On the other side, another must-visit place is Green Lungs for its national gallery, museum, and engrossing planetarium. After that, you can finish the first day trip with a visit to Greenmarket Square. It is Africa’s largest craft market.
On your second day of the city tour, you can taste the delicacies in Cape Town’s famous eateries in busy streets such as; Long and Kloof Streets and Bree. Also, you can do some shopping from boutique shops.
The City reaches its peak during summer time, from December to February. It is the best holiday to visit Cape Town to enjoy its colorful nightlife and festive vibes. But the south-eastern side airs fierce wind that becomes valiant to resist. So the fantastic time to visit Cape Town is from late January to May.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Kirstenbosch is a beautiful Botanical Garden flaunting the beauty of the world’s six most prosperous and minor floral kingdoms and an incredible variety of faunas. It comes under World Heritage Site. Here you can explore the prehistoric plants like; the Cyclades and masses of homespun fynbos.
Table Mountain and pristine clean lands flank the garden. If you have enough time to explore the place, arranging a picnic will be the best relaxing activity for you and your family. Also, you can enjoy Capetonian’s live music concerts and local cultural vibes during summer. This place stretches summer from November to April. But the best time to visit is Spring time (September and October) and Autumn time.
The City offers so much to its tourists and gringos. Undoubtedly everyone will vote this City as the best holiday gateway worldwide. We hope you will be pleased after doing these things on your Cape Town trip with the list we have compiled for you. Read more about travel around the world here.
