Cape Town International Airport 13 min
Maclear's Beacon (25 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing V&A Waterfront (15 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (11 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Castle of Good Hope (9 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Signal Hill (21 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. District Six Museum (11 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Devil's Peak (25 min) Sweeping views of Cape Town are the draw to this mountain peak, known for its steep, rocky terrain. Table Mountain National Park (20 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Iziko South African Museum (13 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Robben Island (3 hr 14) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (13 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Two Oceans Aquarium (14 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. The Company's Garden Restaurant (13 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Lion's Head (18 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Rhodes Memorial (13 min) Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant. |