Cape Town International Airport 18 min
Lion's Head (20 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. 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. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (17 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Robben Island (3 hr 8) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Maclear's Beacon (27 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Iziko South African Museum (16 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Table Mountain National Park (22 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Castle of Good Hope (13 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Signal Hill (23 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. The Company's Garden Restaurant (16 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Devil's Peak (31 min) Sweeping views of Cape Town are the draw to this mountain peak, known for its steep, rocky terrain. District Six Museum (13 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Table Bay (16 min) Atlantic Ocean bay off the coast of Cape Town featuring a long narrow beach & Table Mountain views. V&A Waterfront (16 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. |