South Africa has a variety of Landscapes and a wide selection of activities in which tourists can take part in during their stay. Ranging from international cities to large game reserves, every tourist can certainly get an activity to get involved in and see.
Cape Town is a very popular and large city that is situated in the Western Cape Province and it lies between the ragged Table Mountain and the Indian and Atlantic Ocean. Not only does the Cape Town city have numerous spectacular views, it also has breathtaking tourist attractions for visitors to view and enjoy.
Cape Town has outstanding beaches. The waters found on the side of the Atlantic Ocean and very cold as compared to that of the Indian Ocean. Surfers and people interested in water sport are seen enjoying the waters regardless of their temperature. Other visitors opt to soak and later sun bathe in the African sunshine.
From the cost you many decide to walk or take a cable car to the Table Mountain as you are spoilt with the breathtaking view of the entire coastline and city below you.
In Cape Town city you will treat yourself to tasty cuisine and wines from the Western Cape well-known for its vineyards. There are elegant restaurants that serve quality dishes from all over the world showing the multi-ethic nature of this city. And certainly you will be able to taste traditional South African dishes. If you are fortunate you may be invited to the ‘braii’ or barbecue; to enjoy delicious meats.
What completes a tour in Cape Town is exploring the controversial past history of South Africa. A number of museums document the natural history of the apartheid age. These historical exhibitions give you an insight of the heartbreaking political state of affairs that South Africa went through during the years of the apartheid. This visit definitely stir emotions but eventually it will turn out to be an uplifting experience with emphasis on hope for a brighter future and the outstanding challenges that South Africa has overcome with time.
If in want to have a trip beyond this city, there are a number of exciting towns surrounding it with the countryside presenting numerous enjoyable outdoor activities supported by the incredible and consistent. You will tour through vineyards, go fishing or alternatively go cycling along the roads in the countryside. There are un ending possibilities in South Africa. Cape Town is so easily assessable because of the numerous flights that stream in from all parts of the world.
Taking a cable car up the Table Mountain is another intriguing activity with the vast scenery of the Signal Hill, beautiful city and neighboring area. At the peak of the mountain you will meet the resident popular rock rabbits (Dassies).
You will visit the Alfred and Victoria Waterfront and later travel by ferry to the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was jailed for very many years. There you will be detailed more about the history and have a view of the Table Mountain from this island.
At the Waterfront, you will enjoy a harbor cruise, sailing cruise, booze cruise or rather relax in one of the numerous high quality restaurants, bars or cafes. If you have some extra money to spend, you may opt for a shopping spree in the lavish Victoria Wharf – shopping mall; which is a delight for a true shopper.
In the city center you will find numerous restaurants, cafes shops and museums to explore. In addition you will view the Castle and also the attractive Bo-Kaap or Malay Quarter, with its amazingly multicolored houses.
High Tea – you will enjoy high-quality tea in one of the magnificent hotels. Basing on experience, I greatly suggest either the historic Mount Nelson Hotel close to the Company Gardens or the Table Bay Hotel in the Waterfront for sumptuous treat of tasty coffee and tea with snacks, pastries, and sandwiches, not forgetting cakes and chocolates.
On exploring the entire city, you will further ascend and visit the stunning Camps Bay, popular and trendy seaside town that has incredible bars and restaurants along the golden-sandy beach. The Cape Point Route and Atlantic coastline have numerous attractive towns and suburbs bordered by endless beaches.
You will travel to the popular Cape Winelands and tour through its vineyards. There you will take part in wine tasting, have delicious lunch, and striking views. I very first drive through the wine lands was on a winter morning just after dawn, and the scenery I saw was so gorgeous that I could have screamed out in admiration! The frosty hillsides and the dark red and green vines was such a striking landscape.
You will tour down the prominent Garden Route and descend down along the coastline to Plettenberg Bay and the nearby Tsitsikamma Forest. As you descend along trail you will go to fine-looking seaside towns and there you will see Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn and ostriches and be able to enjoy the serenity and beauty of the place.
Tour through the Whale Route and the Overberg Region; Hermanus is a small historic town with a number of attractions that such as watching whales; these whales are in close proximity that you could touch them!
On the entire Cape Peninsula, you will come across first-class golf courses for golfers to indulge with as they explore their hobby. Depending on the exchange rate, you will discover that enjoying a golf game is at a very affordable price and at international standard.
Generally, Cape Peninsula and the Cape Town of South Africa are stunning destinations that are worth visiting and you will give you a memorable and wonderful experience of this wonderful country.
