I get pretty excited when I talk about Cape Town. We spent 3 months there in 2016. It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever been.
It is South Africa’s oldest city (1652) – but it is the geographical setting at the foot of Table Mountain and at the juncture of 2 oceans that makes it so spectacular. This post covers the highlights of this incredible city.
A promenade through the city centre, the Gardens (where the National Library, several museums as well as the Houses of Parliament are located), the Waterfront and the Castle. You should also visit the incredibly colourful Bo Kaap neighborhood.
A cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain – and a hike once there. You can even hike down. Table Mountain National Park stretches from Signal Hill in the city to Cape Point in the south (60 odd kilometers) with numerous access points for walks at Tokai, Cecilia Forest, Constantia Nek, Rhodes Memorial and Silvermine. Be sure to bring along a map, good walking shoes and lots of water.