Cape Town International Airport 13 min
District Six Museum (11 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Rhodes Memorial (12 min) Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant. Robben Island (2 hr 31) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Signal Hill (21 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Maclear's Beacon (24 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (13 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. The Company's Garden Restaurant (13 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Two Oceans Aquarium (13 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Iziko South African Museum (12 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Devil's Peak (25 min) Sweeping views of Cape Town are the draw to this mountain peak, known for its steep, rocky terrain. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (11 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. V&A Waterfront (15 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Castle of Good Hope (10 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Lion's Head (18 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Table Mountain National Park (19 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. |