Cape Town International Airport 22 min
Robben Island (1 hr 35) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. V&A Waterfront (7 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Two Oceans Aquarium (18 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. The Company's Garden Restaurant (11 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Signal Hill (18 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Maclear's Beacon (22 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing District Six Museum (12 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Iziko South African Museum (11 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (9 min) Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo. Camps Bay Beach (17 min) Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (17 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Lion's Head (15 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Table Mountain National Park (17 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Castle of Good Hope (10 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (9 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. |