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Cape Town

Cape Town is filled with many wonderful attractions and activities. Whether you want to stay in the city and discover hidden shops and traditional restaurants or go further out and check out some safaris, there’s something to excite everyone in this South African city.

Why not spend some time exploring the huge Table Mountain that stands proudly over the city, you may even have the chance to see the ‘Table Cloth’, which is essentially a thick cloud that tends to cover the top of the mountain. Head over to Robben Island to discover the history of Cape Town and learn about Nelson Mandela, who was prisoned here for 18 years. Finally, be sure to check out Boulders Beach, it’s the only place in the world where you can get up close and personal to African penguins.

Things to do in Cape Town

Discover Table Mountain National ParkTable Mountain

Overlooking the South African city of Cape Town is the spectacular Table Mountain. Whether it’s covered in a blanket of clouds or sat against the crisp blue skies, this iconic landmark has much to discover. The most popular way to reach the summit of the mountain is by taking the cablecar. The journey takes about five minutes and provides sweeping panoramic views of Cape Town and the mountain on your way up. You can also hike up the mountain, which is recommended if you want to discover the incredible fauna and flora that call the mountain its home. More than 70% of the flora and fauna on the mountain cannot be found anywhere else in the world, it’s completely unique to South Africa. You can discover more of these plants in the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which are at the base of the mountain.

Explore history on Robben IslandCape Town

A trip to Robben Island is essential if you’re visiting Cape Town. It’s riddled with history that’s waiting to be discovered. To get there, you’ll have to take a boat as the island is just off the coast of Bloubergstrand. The island was once home to a prison that contained all sorts of prisoners from South Africa and beyond. One of the most notable prisoners was Nelson Mandela, the President of South Africa was jailed here and served 18 years of his 25 year sentence inside the prison. The prison is now a museum that’s open to the public where you can take a tour and get an insight into the history of the prison and South Africa - it’s well worth a visit if you want to learn about the country.

Find friends on Boulders BeachCape Town

When on holiday in Cape Town, you may not expect to meet some african penguins on a beautiful beach! But, Boulders Beach provides just that. Although there are other amazing beaches in Cape Town to relax on, this one is very special. It’s the only place in the world where you can get up close and personal to african penguins. You can find around 3,000 of these penguins on the beach and Boulders Beach is now protected under the Table Mountain Marine Protected Area in order to keep their numbers from dwindling. There are boardwalks around the beach, which are recommended to use when visiting as they protect the penguins’ nests and chicks from humans and give them the best chance to live a great life.

When to visit Cape Town

South Africa’s summer runs between December and February, making these months peak time to visit Cape Town. You can expect glorious sunny weather and the city thriving, but be aware that this is also the most popular time to visit Cape Town so the streets are more than likely to be very busy. A great option is to go on holiday to Cape Town in the shoulder seasons, which are from March until May and September until November. During these months, you can expect fantastic weather but less crowds, meaning you can enjoy all of the attractions without the queues. Be aware that you may find yourself caught up in a short shower, but these tend to pass pretty quickly and you’ll dry off in no time.

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