Cape Peninsula

The Cape Peninsula encompasses seven regions: the City Bowl, Atlantic Seaboard, Southern Suburbs, Hout Bay, Southern Peninsula, Helderberg Basin and the Northern Region. One could easily spend months in the Cape taking in the sights and unique experiences associated with each region, as there is so much on offer!

However, on a tight schedule, the five 'must-sees' recommended are: Table Mountain, Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years), the V & A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and Cape Point. Cape Town's moderate Mediterranean climate makes touring the area a pleasure and encourages outdoor activities like hiking, exploring wildlife reserves, surfing, visiting beaches, taking boat trips and touring the winelands.

If you are caught out on a rare rainy day, your list of options remains extensive: museums, galleries, theatres, shopping malls, live music venues, pubs, restaurants, clubs, lounges, pool halls, jazz cafes and comedy houses keep locals entertained all year long. Each of the seven regions has its own distinctive 'flavour', but it is recommended that you try to experience aspects of each of the regions to get a full understanding and appreciation of the city as a whole.

Wine tasting should definitely be a part of your experience of the region, as South African wine continues to rack up accolades within the international industry. Local vineyards are particularly beautiful as many sit at the base of our mountain ranges, providing a striking contrast with the purple mountains.