Cape Town International Airport 11 min
Table Mountain National Park (19 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Iziko South African Museum (12 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Rhodes Memorial (11 min) Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (10 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. Devil's Peak (24 min) Sweeping views of Cape Town are the draw to this mountain peak, known for its steep, rocky terrain. Maclear's Beacon (24 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing District Six Museum (10 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Lion's Head (18 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Robben Island (3 hr 16) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. The Company's Garden Restaurant (13 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (13 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. V&A Waterfront (15 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Two Oceans Aquarium (13 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Signal Hill (20 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. |