Cape Town International Airport 22 min
Lion's Head (22 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Table Mountain National Park (23 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. District Six Museum (15 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (21 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Maclear's Beacon (28 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Robben Island (3 hr 18) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Devil's Peak (35 min) Sweeping views of Cape Town are the draw to this mountain peak, known for its steep, rocky terrain. Two Oceans Aquarium (15 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Table Bay (17 min) Atlantic Ocean bay off the coast of Cape Town featuring a long narrow beach & Table Mountain views. Castle of Good Hope (14 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. V&A Waterfront (17 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (15 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. The Company's Garden Restaurant (17 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Iziko South African Museum (17 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Signal Hill (25 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. |