| the 5 airy african-themed rooms have ceiling fans and feature wood floors and free wi-fi. set on the slopes of table mountain and with views of table bay and cape town, this serene retreat with a b&b and apartments lies 5 km from the victoria and albert waterfront and 12 km from kirstenbosch national botanical garden. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. all but 1 have bay-view verandahs, and 2 have 4-poster beds. other amenities include a tv lounge and an outdoor pool. the 2 bright garden apartments have colourful furnishings and come with kitchens and flat-screen tvs. hot breakfast (free for b&b guests) is served in a cosy dining room or in the lush garden
Cape Town International Airport 21 min
Robben Island (2 hr 4)
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Signal Hill (9 min)
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (17 min)
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Table Mountain National Park (8 min)
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Two Oceans Aquarium (13 min)
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Iziko South African Museum (6 min)
Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (7 min)
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. The Company's Garden Restaurant (6 min)
Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. V&A Waterfront (13 min)
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. District Six Museum (8 min)
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Castle of Good Hope (11 min)
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Camps Bay Beach (10 min)
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (7 min)
Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. Lion's Head (6 min)
Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Maclear's Beacon (13 min)
Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing | 
