Cape Town

Open daily 8AM to 6PM (7PM September to March). View the hugely diverse and beautiful plants and flowers of the Cape flora in one of the most stunning botanical gardens in the world. Plants from all of the regions of South Africa are on display, including rare succulents from the Richtersveld, a giant baobab tree, and interesting medicinal plants. Numerous paths wander through the grounds situated on the back side of Table Mountain. R40 Source: WikiTravel

Go to the Cape of Good Hope via Simon's Town and the African penguin colony at Boulders. Visit Cape Point in the Table Mountain National Park, maybe have lunch there before taking a hike in a quieter part of the reserve to immerse yourself in the essence of the landscape. Then take Chapman's Peak Drive (if it is open) through Hout Bay and along the Atlantic seaboard via Llandudno and Camps Bay, stopping off at one of Clifton's famous four beaches. Source: WikiTravel

It has everything you would expect from a Cape Town restaurant. Huge menu, epic location and a pool to dip your feet in whilst you sip a drink and watch the sunset. Tip: if it’s a nice day – there's no better view, and it's walking distance from the Clifton beaches. Source: food24.com

Platteklip Gorge is the most accessible and therefore the most popular route for climbing up Table Mountain. You start from Tafelberg Road and proceed up a steep gully to the top of Table Mountain. It's a steep 2 hours but well worth the effort and you can jump in the cable car back down to spare your knees. Be cautioned that the cable car does not operate in strong winds so you need to check before departing. Take water, sun block, hat and jacket. Source: WikiTravel

Popular for kite surfing. Source: WikiTravel

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Seal Snorkeling Marvel at these curious and comical creatures in their natural underwater habitat in Hout Bay. Seal snorkeling trips are run daily in the summer months from the Hout Bay harbour with Animal Ocean. They provide all the neccesary equipment, hot chocolate and experienced guides to ensure you have a wonderful and safe time. Source: WikiTravel

Muizenberg is a good place for beginners to learn to surf, Gary offers reasonably priced lessons from a shop facing the beach. Don't forget that the False Bay area (where Muizenberg is located in addition to Kalk Bay and Fish Hoek) is known for its sharks! Also popular for kite surfing. Source: WikiTravel

For burgers with a buzz or “the best breakfast in Cape Town” Clarke’s is a must if you don’t mind not being heard over the drum of other people having a good time. Tip: Not called the best breakfast in Cape Town for nothing. Source: food24.com

Another real foodie destination. If you are serious about a serious dinner with serious food, you can’t beat chef Peter Tempelhoff’s food. Tip: Voted Number 1 restaurant in SA by Eat Out in 2011. Source: food24.com

Open between 8AM to 10PM (usually 8:30), last car down is at 9PM. Both the cable car and the pathways on top of the mountain are wheelchair accessible. Always take something warm to wear when going up the mountain, even if it is a nice toasty 30C at the bottom of the mountain. Weather conditions at the top of the mountain are not the same as at the bottom. There is a cafe with a limited range of snacks, coffee, beer and wine at the top. Table Mountain is the home of a small animal, the rock…

Beaches on the False Bay side of the peninsula are the most popular with swimmers as the water is warmer. Source: WikiTravel

Has an African Screen showing African-made and African-oriented films all year round. Source: WikiTravel

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