Cape Town International Airport 22 min
Iziko South African Museum (9 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. District Six Museum (10 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. The Company's Garden Restaurant (9 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Camps Bay Beach (11 min) Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. Robben Island (1 hr 49) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Lion's Head (14 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Two Oceans Aquarium (7 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Table Mountain National Park (16 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. V&A Waterfront (7 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Maclear's Beacon (21 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (15 min) Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. Signal Hill (17 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Castle of Good Hope (9 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (6 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (18 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. |