Cape Town
Capital of South Africa
Cape Town is one of South Africa's three capital cities. The South African Parliament is located in Cape Town. It is the oldest and second largest city in the country after Johannesburg. The city is located in the Western Cape province.
The city is divided into 116 wards.
How to Reach Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport (IATA Code- CPT) is the primary international airport serving the city of Cape Town. It is the 2nd-busiest airport in South Africa. It is located about 20 km from the city center.
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Hotels in Cape Town
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Transports in Cape Town
You may choose Hop-on Hop-off open rooftop bus. City Sightseeing has 4 routes with more than 20 stops.
1-day: 265 Rand (US$17.06) for adult and 145 Rand (US$9.33) for child age 4-17.
1-day (with boat Cruise (harbor or Canal)): 330 Rand (US$21.24) for adult and 180 Rand (US$11.59) for child age 4-17.
1-day (with 3 attractions): 695 Rand (US$44,74) for adult and 395 Rand (US$25.43) for child age 4-17.
2-day (with boat Cruise (harbor or Canal)+ walking tour+ Sunset Bus Tour): 595 Rand (US$38.30) for adult and 325 Rand (US$20.92) for child age 4-17.
Tourist Places in Cape Town
I have described 182 Best Places to Visit in Cape Town. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Cape Town. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Cape Town. Also described The Best Things to Do in Cape Town and Fun Things to Do in Cape Town.
So that you can able to know the Famous Cape Town Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Cape Town Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately US$ 387 to visit all the places listed below with wine tasting. With that amount of money, you have to add Food cost, Transport cost, Hotel rent and air fare to travel in Cape Town.
To minimize your entry fee in Cape town, you can buy Cape Town Smart Pass.
1 Day: 695 Rand (US$44.43) for adult. 495 Rand (US$31.67) for child.
2 Day: 995 Rand (US$63.61) for adult. 595 Rand (US$38.04) for child.
3 Day: 1195 Rand (US$76.40) for adult. 695 Rand (US$44.43) for child.
5 Day: 1495 Rand (US$95.58) for adult. 995 Rand (US$63.61) for child.
Day-1:
Diemersdal Wine Estate
Winery
Six generations of Louws have practiced the art of wine making at Diemersdal since the Estate passed into their hands in 1885. It is one of the Cape’s oldest wine regions.
They have tasting room. Taste before buy from their shop. They have eatery with fresh farm food.
Visiting Time: Tasting room is open Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday - 10 AM to 3 PM.
Cost: Bottle of wine price starts from 70 Rand (US$4.48).
How to go: It is located about 20 km north from Cape Town International Airport at M58 (Koeberg Road) in Durbanville.
Meerendal Wine Estate
Winery
Meerendal is a family run and owned vineyard with a history that started in 1714 when 60,000 vines were planted on the farm.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Diemersdal Wine Estate towards west.
Canto Boutique Wines
Winery
Visiting Time: Every day.
Cost: 115 Rand (US$7.35) for Signature macaron and MCC tasting. Wine tasting - 5 x wines for 65 Rand (US$4.16). MCC tasting - 4 x MCC’s for 70 Rand (US$4.48). Non-alcoholic 4 artisan Tonic waters with 4 gourmet macarons - 80 Rand (US$5.11). Gin Tasting with 4 tonic (Twist of lemon, Buchu, Rose, Blueberry) - 125 Rand (US$7.99).
How to go: It is located south of Meerendal Wine Estate at Vissershok Road, Durbanville in Cape Town.
Signal Gun Wines
Winery
They have wine and Beer.
Cost: 5 wines - 100 Rand (US$6.39). Signature Gun Tasting 5 wine (1. Wooded Chardonnay 2. Sauvignon Blanc 3. Blanc de Noir (Merlot) 4. Shiraz 5. Pinotage)- 80 Rand (US$5.11). Beer Tasting (Hoogeberg Lager, Hoogeberg Ystervark Lager, Hoogeberg Weiss, Climax Cooler) - 50 Rand (US$3.20). Beer and Biltong (Hoogeberg Lager & Beef Biltong, Hoogeberg Ystervark Lager & Venison Drywors, Hoogeberg Weiss & Chilli Biltong, Climax Cooler & Turkish Delight) - 120 Rand (US$7.67).
How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from Canto Boutique Wines towards southwest.
Hillcrest Estate
Winery
They have wine and olive and also have restaurant.
Cost: Bottle starts from 64 Rand (US$4.09).
How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from Signal Gun Wines towards southwest at M13 Tygervalley Center Service Road, Durbanville.
Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery
Winery
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Cost: 95 Rand (US$6.07) for wine tasting. 185 Rand (US$11.83) for Farmhouse Cheese Platters of various selection. 62 Rand (US$3.96) for Grissini sticks Bread with Olives. 65 Rand (US$4.16) for bread with beef biltong & herb butter.
How to go: It is located about 1.8 km from Hillcrest Estate towards northwest at Tygerberg Valley Road in Durbanville.
Durbanville Hills Winery
Winery
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km form Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery towards southwest.
Day-2:
Tygerberg Nature Reserve
Nature Reserved
Visiting Time: 7:30 AM to 7 PM every day.
How to go: It is located south of Durbanville Hills Winery at 1 Totius Street, Welgemoed.
De Grendel Wine Estate and Restaurant
Winery
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 4 PM.
Tasting Cost: Premium Tasting: 110 Rand (US$7.03). Flagship Tasting: 130 Rand (US$8.31).
Guided Cellar Tours: Every weekday at 11 AM by appointment only. Cost 100 Rand (US$6.39) includes a tasting of 3 wines and a guided tour through the cellar.
How to go: It is located about 3 km from Durbanville Hills Winery towards south and 5 km from Altydgedacht Winery towards west.
Nitida Wine Farm
Winery
They have tasting box for 2 person cost 650 Rands (US$41.56) with 8 wines (2x Sauvignon Blanc 50ml + 2x Wild Child 50ml + 2x Coronata Integration 50ml + 2x Riesling 50ml + 2x Semillon 50ml + 2x Merlot 50ml + 2x Cabernet Sauvignon 50ml + 2x Calligraphy 50ml + 8 packets of various sensory tasting pairings for you to mix and match with your wines (dehydrated orange, cinnamon, honeycomb, coconut, dehydrated mushrooms, pink romantics, cherry tobacco, blackcurrant, caramel & toffee sugar + 2x Nitida Branded Tasting Glasses). You can take it home and share with friends and family.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Saturday - 11 AM to 4 PM. Sunday and Public Holiday - 11 AM to 3 PM.
Cost: Classical Tasting - 60 Rand (US$3.84). You can choose 4 wines within this category. Artisanal Tasting – 80 Rand (US$5.11) You choose 4 wines within this category. Sauvignon Blanc Sensory Tasting – 120 Rand (US$7.67), pre-set selection. With this option there are a variety of dehydrated fruits, herbs and spices, etc. to taste and experiment with.
How to go: It is located about 3.5 km from Durbanville Hills Winery towards southeast and south of Hillcrest Estate winery.
D'Aria Winery
Winery
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday - 11 AM to 5 PM.
Tasting Cost: 60 Rand (US$3.84) for 5 Music or Cape Range wines. 60 Rand (US$3.84) for 3 Reserve Range wines. Cheese Platter - 100 Rand (US$6.39). Cheese and Meat Platter - 180 Rand (US$11.51).
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Nitida Wine Farm towards southeast.
Altydgedacht
Winery
The Parker Family have been the custodians of the farm since 1852.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 11 AM to 4 AM. Saturday and Sunday remain closed.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from D'Aria Winery towards southeast.
Day-3:
Big Bay Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 14 km from Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery towards northwest.
Bloubergstrand Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2.3 km from Big Bay Beach towards south.
Sunset Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south of Bloubergstrand Beach.
Lagoon Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south of Sunset Beach.
Day-4:
South African Astronomical Observatory
Observatory
It was established in 1972.
How to go: It is located about 5.30 km from south end of Lagoon Beach towards south through Swart River.
Cape Town Science Centre
Science museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 80 Rand (US$5.11) for age 3 to adult. 40 Rand (US$2.56) for retired. 280 Rand (US$17.90) for family 4 person.
How to go: about 1.5 km from South African Astronomical Observatory towards west.
The Neighborhoods Market
Farmer's Market
Weekend market.
Visiting Time: Saturday - 9 AM to 4 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 4 PM. Monday to Friday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Cape Town Science Center towards north.
Castle of Good Hope
Castle
The first fort, Fort de Goede Hoop, was made of mud and wood, and was built by Jan van Riebeeck (21 April 1619 – 18 January 1677) during his arrival at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. Redoubt Kyckuit (Lookout) and Redoubt Duijnhoop (Duneheap) were built at the mouth of the Salt River in 1654.
In 1664, Zacharias Wagenaer, the successor to Jan van Riebeeck, ordered Commissioner Isbrand Goske to build a pentagonal fortress with stone. The first stone was laid on 2 January 1666. It was completed in 1679. The Bell Tower was built in 1684 above the main entrance. The bell was cast in Amsterdam in 1697 by the East-Frisian bellmaker. It weighs more than 300 kg. The sound could be heard from a distance of 10 km. The De Kat Balcony was built in 1695, and was rebuilt in its present form between 1786 and 1790. From the balcony, announcements were made for soldiers and slaves.
During the Second Boer War (1899–1902), parts of the castle were used as prisons, and earlier cells remain.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day. Christmas day and New year's day remains closed.
Entry Fee: 50 Rand (US$3.20) for adult. 25 Rand (US$1.60) for child age 6-18, Local retired and Local student.
How to go: It is located about 2.6 km from the Neighborhoods Market towards west and 3.8 km from Cape Town Science Center towards northwest at Darling Street & Buitenkant Street.
District Six Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: Museum Self guided - 45 Rand (US$2.88) for adult. Museum Guided tour - 60 Rand (US$3.84). 110 Rand (US$7.03) for Guided site walk (former residents area) with museum entry. 140 Rand (US$8.95) for guided site walk (former residents area) with museum entry and snacks.
How to go: It is located about 350 meters from Castle of Good Hope towards southwest at 25A Buitenkant Street, Zonnebloem.
Rust en Vreugd
Building
The house was built as a residence for Williem Cornelis Boers in 1778. Boers owned the property from 1777 to 1782. The original gates date to 1778. The current wrought iron gates were purchased in 1878.
Property ownership has changed hands several times. Later, William Hopper and his son became the owners of the property. The hoppers renamed the house 'The Grove'. In 1860, the house and garden were opened to the public as the 'Rustenburg Gardens'. Beginning in July 1885, a teacher's college, a state guesthouse, a grade school and a nursing school were in use in the area. The Cape Provincial Administration has recovered it.
Visiting Time: Thursday and Fri 9 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 20 Rand (US$1.28) for adult. 10 Rand (US$0.64) for child age 6-18, Local senior and local student. Free for child age 0-5.
Free Entry: On Commemorative days (1st week, December).
How to go: It is located about 370 meters from District Six Museum towards southwest at 78 Buitenkant Street.
Day-5:
South African Jewish Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Friday - 10 AM to 2 PM. Saturday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 50 Rand (US$3.20).
How to go: It is located about 800 meters from District Six Museum towards southwest at 88 Hatfield Street, Gardens.
South African National Gallery
Art Museum
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 30 Rand (US$1.92) for adult. 15 Rand (US$0.96) for child age 6-18, Local senior and local student. Free for child age 0-5.
How to go: It is located north side of South African Jewish Museum at Government Avenue, Gardens.
Iziko South African Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 30 Rand (US$1.92) for adult. 15 Rand (US$0.96) for child age 6-18, Local senior and local student. Free for child age 0-5.
How to go: It is located west side of South African National Gallery at 25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens.
Iziko Planetarium
Planetarium
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 60 Rand (US$3.84) for adult. 30 Rand (US$1.92) for child age 6-18, Local senior and local student. Free for child age 0-5.
How to go: It is located northeast corner of Iziko South African Museum at 25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens.
The Company's Garden Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant for children, families and visitors in the nature.
Visiting Time: Every day.
How to go: It is located at the northeast of Iziko Planetarium.
St George's Cathedral
Church
The foundation stone was laid on 23 April 1830. The church was opened for services on 21 December 1834. It had a tower containing eight bells cast in 1834.
The present church foundation stones were laid in 1901. The original cathedral was demolished in the 1950s. The bells were stored and recast in 1963 into the ring of ten bells. The 30 by 23 ft great north window was established in 1951. The Lady chapel was added in 1962.
The center light was erected in 1982. The two side panels on the left and right were added in 2001. Before entering the aisle you will see a plaque, commemorating the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in March 1995. From the north aisle you come into the north transept. At the right is a carpeted platform on which the parish mass is celebrated on Sundays.
How to go: It is located northeast of The Company's Garden Restaurant at 5 Wale Street, Cape Town City Center.
Iziko Slave Lodge
Museum
The Slave Lodge was built in 1679. The building housed the slaves who belonged to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) until 1811. Then The British colonial government changed into government offices.
The Slave Lodge became a cultural history museum in 1966.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 30 Rand (US$1.92) for adult. 15 Rand (US$0.96) for child age 6-18, Local senior and local student. Free for child age 0-5.
Free Entry: On Commemorative days.
How to go: It is located east side of St George's Cathedral at the corner of Adderley Street and Wale Street.
Iziko Social History Centre
History Center
Visiting Time: Visits by appointment only.
How to go: It is located east side of Iziko Slave Lodge at Spin Street, Cape Town City Center.
Iziko Old Town House Museum
Museum
It was built in 1755. It also called burgher watch house.
It served as the Burgher Watch, a magistrate's court and police station. It then served as Cape Town City Hall until 1905.
Then it served as a new art museum was opened to the public in 1916.
Visiting Time: This museum is currently closed to the public.
How to go: It is located about 250 meters from Iziko Slave Lodge towards north at 149 Longmarket Street, Greenmarket Square.
Greenmarket Square
Square
The square was built in 1696, when a burgher watch house was erected.
The square has served as a slave market, a vegetable market. Recently it is using as a flea market.
How to go: It is located front of Iziko Old Town House Museum.
Koopmans-de Wet House
Museum
It was built in 1701. In 1722, Anthonij Horseman took possession of the house. Horseman and his wife both died in 1723. Later the property was handed over to different hands. Johan Fredrik Willem, a German carpenter, the owner from 1748 to 1771, increased the area of ??the property and enlarged the house. From 1771 to 1793 the owner, Peter Mallett and his wife, added the slave-quarters on top of a coach-house, built a second rear wing, and added uppers stories to both wings. The current front has been added. When Malet died, Hendrik Vos bought the house in 1993 from his widow. Vos and his wife lived at this home from 1796 to 1806. They had four children while living there.
The property was acquired in 1806 by Margaretha Jacoba Smuts, widow of the president of the Burger Council. She lived with her five children and her stepson. After her death in 1840, her sons Johannes, Fredrick, and Petrus inherited the house, and Johannes decided to buy the others. Johannes had two daughters, Maria (Marie) and Margaretha. Marie de Wet married Johan Koopmans in 1864. They started to live in this house from 1867 and they named the house 'Koopmans-de Wet House'. Her husband died in 1880. She and her sister lived in this house and turned it into a salon and a transit point for supplies donated to Boer prisoners of war during the South African war.
Marie died on August 2, 1906, and her sister Margaretha de Wet died on October 18, 1911. In April 1913 the house and some objects from the collection were acquired at a public auction and officially donated to the state. The house was opened as a museum on 10 March 1914.
Visiting Time: Thursday and Friday - 9 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 20 Rand (US$1.28) for adult. 10 Rand (US$0.64) for child age 6-17, Local senior and local student. Free for child age 0-5.
Free Entry: On Commemorative days.
How to go: It is located about 210 meters from Iziko Old Town House Museum towards northeast at 35 Strand Street.
Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 20 Rand (US$1.28) for adult. 10 Rand (US$0.64) for child age 6-17, Local senior and local student. Free for child age 0-5.
Free Entry: On Commemorative days.
How to go: It is located about 510 meters from Greenmarket Square towards northwest at 71 Wale Street, Schotsche Kloof.
Day-6:
Noon Gun
Cannon
The Noon Gun is a historic time signal. It was designed in 1786 and proof fired at Woolwich in June 1794. Noon Guns were brought to Cape Town in 1795. In 1806 the Cape was occupied again by the British and the two Dutch guns were redeployed as signal guns. It was previously located at the Cape of Good Hope castle. The guns were moved to Signal Hill. The first signal fired from there was on 4 August 1902. The guns were originally used to announce the arrival of a ship. After developing the communication systems, Cape Town discontinued the use of the guns. Now they fire every day at 12 noon, except Sundays and public holidays. These are the oldest guns in daily use in the world.
There are some notable incidents involving guns. Many decades ago, when horses were used as vehicles. The rammer used to tamp the charge into the muzzle was inadvertently left in the bore of the cannon, and when the gun fired the rammer flew down into the city and killed a horse.
In June 1895, the gun fired at 10:30 instead of 12 PM when a spider intercepted a relay used to fire the gun remotely.
On Friday 7 January 2005, both the main and the backup gun failed to fire due to technical problems. This is the first time in 200 years.
On April 9, 2013, a Twitter account was created for the Noon Gun. "Boom!" Text sends a single message. Every day (except Sundays and public holidays).
On December 4, 2020, both the main and backup guns fired in succession.
How to go: It is now situated at the Lion Battery on the north end of Signal Hill. About 1 km from Signal Hill parking area towards northeast. It is also accessed via the Bo-Kaap near Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum. About 1 km from Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum towards northwest.
Signal Hill
Hill
Signal Hill is a flat-topped hill besides Lion's Head mountain. Together Signal Hill and Lion's Head looks like a lion sphinx.
Sunset view from Signal Hill on 350 meters height is beautiful. It is a paragliding point too. Cost of paragliding about 1150 Rand (US$73.52).
How to go: To reach the Signal Hill Top parking area by your own car, there is only one road from the Kloof Nek bus stop. The Kloof Nek bus stop is located in the southeast corner of Lions Head Mountain and about 3 km southwest of the Iziko Planetarium. If you want to hike from Kloof Nek bus stop, it is about 3.5 km to Signal Hill View Point. Or you can hike northwest from the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum and reach the northern end of the hill.
Kramat Of Sheikh Mohamed Hassen Ghaibie Shah
Shrine
It is said that Shaykh Mohamad Hassen Ghaibie Shah, a Sufi Auliya who was buried here. It is said that he was a follower of Sheikh Yusuf. After the death of Sheikh Yusuf, his two followers and his daughter was elected for their party. There are other graves here.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Signal Hill parking area towards Lion's Head mountain.
Lion's Head
Mountain
Lion's Head is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head peaks at 669 meters above sea level.
Lion's Head is known for its views of both the city and the Atlantic Sea, Sunrise or Sunset.
How to go: To reach the Lion's Head top you can hike from the Signal Hill Parking Area towards south about 3 km. There is a Shrine - 'Kramat Of Sheikh Mohamed Hassen Ghaibie Shah' on the way. Or you can reach Lion's Head Hiking by car which is about 650 meters from Kloof Nek bus stop towards north to Signal Hill. Then start hiking through the left road about 2 km.
Day-7:
Goodman Gallery Cape Town
Art Gallery
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Sunday and Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 900 meters from Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum towards northeast and about 770 meters from Koopmans-de Wet House towards northwest at 37A Somerset Road, Green Point.
V&A Waterfront
Neighborhood
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is an area on the bank of Atlantic Ocean. You will get Waterfront Houseboats, 5 star hotel.
How to go: It is located northeast of Signal Hill on the bank of Atlantic Ocean.
Things to Do:
IQ Cruise: a large open teak deck, comfortable cushioned seating area with roof covering and side screens and also a option for overnight accommodation.
Jet Boat: Waterfront Charters - High-speed Eco-cruise.
OceanX - They work on water-based experiences, trips and courses, such as Scuba Dive & Freedive.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 210 Rand (US$13.43) for adult. Free for child age below 18.
How to go: IT is located about 1 km from Goodman Gallery Cape Town towards northeast at V&A Waterfront Silo District, S Arm Road, Waterfront.
Cape Town Diamond Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 100 meters from Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art towards north at Level 1 Clock Tower, Clock Tower District, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Two Oceans Aquarium
Aquarium
Visiting Time: Weekdays - 9:30 AM to 6 PM. Weekends and holidays - 9 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 220 Rand (US$14.07) for adult. 165 Rand (US$10.55) for SA retired, SA student and any Child age 14-17. 105 Rand (US$6.71) for child age 4-13. Free for child age 0-3.
How to go: It is located about 700 meters from Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art towards northwest at Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
HintHunt Africa
Escape Room
Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday - 10 AM 5:30 PM. Friday and Saturday - 10 AM to 8:30 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 4 PM.
How to go: It is located 2nd floor Watershed.
V&A Food Market
Market
Multi-level complex with vendors for local gourmet goods and international street food.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 7 PM every day.
How to go: It is located northeast side of HintHunt Africa.
South African Maritime Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 80 meters from V&A Food Market towards east.
The Cape Wheel
Ferris Wheel
40 meters wheel.
Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday, Sunday - 10 AM to 9 PM. Friday, Saturday and Holiday - 10 AM to 10 PM.
Cost: 220 Rand (US$14.07) for foreign adult. 160 Rand (US$10.23) for SA Adult. 83 Rand (US$5.31) for child age 4-17, SA retired. 2500 Rand (US$159.83) for VIP Gondola (max 4 adults + bottle of sparkling wine and/or appetizer for a non-alcoholic option).
How to go: It is located besides South African Maritime Museum.
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Farmers Market
Visiting Time: Saturday - 8:15 AM to 2 PM and Sunday - 9 AM to 2 PM.
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from The Cape Wheel towards northwest at Haul Road, Granger Bay Boulevard, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Fort Wynyard
Fortress
Kijk-in-de-pot Battery was built in 1795. Fort Wynyard saw action only once during the British invasion in 1795.
In 1827 the British decided to dismantle the Kijk-in-de-pot Battery, but after the outbreak it was rearmed on April 12, 1861. The Kijk-in-de-pot battery was improved in 1862 and was named after Lieutenant-General Robert Henry Wynyard. It was in operation until August 15, 1945.
On 14 May 1976 Fort Wynyard was proclaimed as a national monument. In 1992, the fort became the headquarters of the Cape Garrison Artillery.
How to go: It is located west side of Oranjezicht City Farm Market.
Day-8:
Robben Island
Island
Tour Cost: Total package 600 Rand (US$38.36) for foreign adult and 310 Rand (US$19.82) for foreign child. 400 Rand (US$25.57) for local adult and 210 Rand (US$13.43) for local child.
How to go: Ferry goes every day at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM from from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront.
Day-9:
Mouille Point Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 570 meters from Oranjezicht City Farm Market towards northwest end.
Green Point Park
Park
There is a Green Point Lighthouse in the park. The building was built in 1820. It was first lit on 12 April 1824. The lighthouse was expanded to its present condition in 1865.
The lighthouse is open to the public.
Visiting Time: Lighthouse - Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located near Mouille Point Beach.
Sea Point Promenade
Walkway
How to go: About 4.7 km Sea Point Promenade is a walkway. It is also suitable for jogging and cycling. The northern end of the road starts from Beach Road between Surrey 1 bus stop and Lighthouse 2 bus stop, then crosses Green Point Lighthouse, Rocklands Beach, Graaff's Pool, Milton Beach, Sea Point Pavilion (Outdoor swimming pool), Sunset Beach, Queen's Beach, Saunders' Rocks Beach, and a few meters later ends on Seacliff Road in front of the Nevada Apartment Complex.
Rocklands Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located 1.1 km from Green Point Lighthouse towards southwest through Sea Point Promenade.
Graaff's Pool
Beach
How to go: It is located about 670 meters from Rocklands Beach towards southwest through Sea Point Promenade.
Milton Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 220 meters from Graaff's Pool towards southwest through Sea Point Promenade.
Brokenbath Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south of Milton Beach before Sea Point Pavilion.
Mojo Market
Market
Indoor market featuring international food stalls, 4 bars, live music and boutiques.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 12 AM every day.
How to go: It is located opposite of Sea Point Pavilion.
Sunset Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 100 meters from Sea Point Pavilion towards southwest.
Queen's Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located southwest end of Sunset Beach after the parking area.
Saunders' Rocks Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 100 meters from Queen's Beach towards south.
Day-10:
Clifton Beaches
Beaches
These 4 beaches, separated only by naturally situated granite rocks and named Clifton 1st, Clifton 2nd, Clifton 3rd and Clifton 4th beach.
How to go: It is located about 1.4 km from Saunders' Rocks Beach towards south.
Maiden's Cove Braai Area
Scenic Area
How to go: It is located southwest of Clifton 4th beach.
Glen Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south of Maiden's Cove Braai Area.
Camps Bay Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south of Glen Beach.
Bakoven Beach
Scenic spot
How to go: It is located about 1 km from south end of Camps Bay Beach towards south after Camps Bay Tidal pool Near Bakoven bus stop.
Day-11:
The Pipe Track
Hiking
Easy hiking about 6 km round-trip to Table Mountain. The pipeline, built in 1887, carries water to the city from the reservoirs of Table Mountain. The hiking route runs parallel to this large water pipe which touches the mind for beautiful views. At the end of pipe track, you will reach the Milkwood Forest which is the start of Slangolie Ravine.
How to go: It starts from south of the Kloof Nek bus stop. The Kloof Nek bus stop is located in the southeast corner of Lions Head Mountain and about 3 km southwest of the Iziko Planetarium. You can start from the other side which is start from the Theresa avenue trail head in Camps.
Zwölf Apostel
Mountain
Twelve Apostles in English is a mountain range. It is the part of Table Mountain complex and located south of Table Mountain. The mountain range stretches 6 km. There are 18 peaks. Each peak has its own name. From north to south, they are Kloof, Fountain, Porcupine, Jubilee, Barrier, Valken, Kasteel, Postern, Wood, Spring, Slangolie, Corridor, Separation, Victoria, Grove, Llandudno Peak, Llandudno Corridor, and Hout Bay Corner.
How to go: It is located south of Table mountain.
Tranquility Cracks
Hiking
How to go: This hike start after the end of pipe track. So I have described where to start the the Pipe track and end. Almost at the end of Pipe track there are joined few other tracks. One is from Theresa Avenue at Camp bay through Therasa Avenue Jeep Track. It is also the starting point of Kasteelspoort trail. Follow the Therasa Avenue Jeep Track. keep walking till the end the Path turns right (south), another path meets from left (north). Turn right and go until the path Therasa Avenue Jeep Track meets with Pipe track and continue as the name Pipe track. The Pipe track ends at the place where you will see a Old pump house, A stone builtding. Then follow the narrow path and walk along a stone clad path, then go up a few steps through a stairway. You will get Woody Ravine sign and a sign indicate dangerous ascent. Cross the both sign. You will enter into Milkwood Forest and after end of the forest you will see a great view of Camps Bay and Lion’s Head. You'll reach Corridor Ravine. There are some shallow caves along the way. The ascent up Corridor Ravine is quite steep. Once at the top, there are some great rock structures. Take the left turn at the top of the ravine towards Kasteelpoort and the Cable-way. if you can see Lions Head, you’ve gone slightly too far. Take a few steps back and turn to left. Along the way be careful of snakes.
Tidal Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Bakoven bus stop towards south along the bay victoria road to Koeël Bay 1 Bus stop.
Oudekraal Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from Tidal Beach near Oudekraal 1 Bus stop.
Llandudno Lookout Point
Observation deck
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from Oudekraal Beach towards south.
Day-12:
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Cable Car
The upper cable car station is 3,501 feet above sea level.
Ticket Cost: Morning Adult (8 AM to 1 PM) - 210 Rand (US$13.43) for one-way and 390 Rand (US$24.93) for return. Morning Child age 4-17 (8 AM to 1 PM) - 110 Rand (US$7.03) for one-way and 190 Rand (US$12.15) for return. Afternoon Adult (1 PM to closing time) - 210 Rand (US$13.43) for one-way and 320 Rand (US$20.46) for return. Afternoon Child age 4-17 (1 PM to closing time) - 110 Rand (US$7.03) for one-way and 160 Rand (US$10.23) for return. SA Senior age over 60 - 50 Rand (US$3.20) for one-way and 100 Rand (US$6.39) for return. Student - 120 Rand (US$7.67) for one-way and 220 Rand (US$14.07) for return.
How to go: Lower cable car station is about 1.5 km from Kloof Nek bus stop towards southeast through Tafelberg Road. There are free shuttle bus service from Kloof Nek stop. Visitor using their private vehicles to use the free parking at the bottom of Tafelberg Road.
Kloof Corner
Hiking
Enjoy the views of the Twelve Apostles, Camps Bay and Camps Bay beach. It is about 1.4 km in distance.
How to go: There a sign marking the start of the trail from about 800 meters from Kloof Nek bus stop towards lower cable car station through Tafelberg Road and about 650 meters before lower cable car station. There is a stairway of about 215 steps up. On the top, there is sign "Welcome to Kloof Corner".
How to back: You can go through the same way down or take India Venster Trail to down or go up to upper cable car station and go down by cable car.
India Venster Trail
Hiking
How to go: The route starts about 50 meters to the right of the lower cable car station on the Table Mountain Road. The hike zig-zags under the cable way for most of the way and takes about 2 hours. After about half an hour, there are yellow footprints and arrows marking the way. It is recommended to not go down the same route. There are many other ways to get down from the mountain. One is Kloof Corner trail and another is upper cable car station and go by cable car.
Day-13:
Platteklip Gorge
Hiking
From the top of Platteklip Gorge, walk right to the upper cable car station or left to the Maclear's Beacon.
How to go: Platteklip Gorge Starting Point starts from about 1.5 km from lower cable car station towards southeast through Tafelberg Road. Then turn left and start hiking to the top of the mountain.
Silverstream Waterfall
Waterfall
How to go: From Platteklip Gorge Starting Point start for Platteklip Gorge hiking. After few hundreds meters later there is a road goes to left (east). Go this way and you will reach to Silverstream Waterfall.
Maclear's Beacon
Station
Maclear's Beacon is a triangulation station. The beacon is 3,563 feet above sea level and 62 feet higher than upper cable car station. It was built in 1844 and restored in 1979.
The man-made structure in the shape of a triangle is 5 meters high. The lamp was painted black to make it visible, while the light was on.
How to go: From the top of Platteklip Gorge, turn left to the Beacon.
Day-14:
Devil's Peak
Hiking
Devil's Peak stands 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) high.
How to go: From Table Mountain lower cable car station go towards southeast through Tafelberg Road about 1.5 km. You will reach at Platteklip Gorge Starting Point. From here go more about 900 meters through the same path towards east. You will reach at Devils Peak hike start. You'll reach the saddle. From here, follow the path as it turns to the east, you'll eventually come to a T-junction with a large rock, called Breakfast Rock, so hang right. At the next T-junction, continue going slight left until you reach the gap. From there, it's a simple scramble to the summit.
Woodstock Cave
Cave
Large cave about 50 metes wide by 15 metes deep and 3/4 metes high at the entrance.
How to go: From Table Mountain lower cable car station go towards southeast through Tafelberg Road about 1.5 km. You will reach at Platteklip Gorge Starting Point. From here go more about 900 meters through the same path towards east. You will reach at Devils Peak hike start. Continue through the same road more about 2.3 km to the point where the road ends. Park your car and walk a further 100 meters on the dirt road and turn right before a metal gate with stone pillars. This way slowly up the slope and will bring you to Woodstock Cave’s mouth. There is another way from Rhodes Memorial and take the path up towards the Kings Blockhouse. Once there it’s worth stopping for the terrific view. Then follow the path that continues around the mountain and towards Cape Town. After about 10 minutes you pass a ravine and above you is Woodstock Cave. It is a comfortable one hour walk up to the cave.
Rhodes Memorial
Memorial
It is a memorial to English-born, South African politician Cecil John Rhodes (1853–1902).
It was built in 1912. It consists of a massive staircase with 49 steps indicates the total lifetime of Rhodes as he died at 49 years old. At the bottom of the steps is a bronze statue of a horseman named Physical Energy. The statue, Physical Energy, was built by an English artist George Frederic Watts. It was first cast in 1902, two years before the artist's death. The original plaster maquette is at the Watts Gallery, and there are four full-size bronze casts: one in London, one in Cape Town, one in Harare and one soon to be sited at Watts Gallery - Artists' Village in Compton, Surrey. Other smaller bronze casts were also made after Watts's death.
How to go: It is located about 2.4 km from Cape Town Science Centre towards south. It takes about 1 hour from Woodstock Cave to reach the memorial.
Newlands Forest
National Park
Visiting Time: 24 hours.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from University of Cape Town which is located south of Rhodes Memorial.
Day-15:
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 210 Rand (US$13.43) for adult. 90 Rand (US$5.75) for SA adults. 130 Rand (US$8.11) for African adult. 50 Rand for South African Student. 30 Rand (US$1.92) for all child age 7-17. Free for child age 0-6. 60 Rand (US$3.84) for South African senior age above 60 and free on Tuesday except public holiday.
How to go: It is located about 2.2 km from Newlands Forest towards southwest.
Skeleton Gorge
Hiking
How to go: Start the hike from Kirstenbosch Gardens. Signs in the gardens will guide the way to the start. It cover Skeleton gorge Waterfall on the way. There are well-known spots like Breakfast Rock, Hely-Hutchinson reservoir and Woodhead Reservoir. After the reservoir go farther northwest, you will see few staying facilities on the mountain. Weekend and school holiday, they are fully booked. So go on weekday if you want to stay at night. There are Dam Overseers House, The Peoples Trail Hut, Table Mountain Scout Hut , MCSA Table Mountain Hut and Cape Province Mountain Club Hut. From there go further west and you will see the view of Diving board Beautiful view.
How to back: You can go down using same way. On the other hand, 1) you can go to the top of the mountain to Maclear's Beacon and take the cable car down. 2) If you’re feeling fit enough, Then add another hiking route to way of your down and that is Constantia Nek Jeep Track (also called the Bridle Path). From the south side of Hely-Hutchinson Dam, follow the path the after few minutes it turns left (south) after Woodhead reservoir. It will cover few more reservoirs such as Victoria Reservoir, Alexandra Reservoir, Devilliers Dam. Before this dam you will see Overseers Cottage. After the Dam you will cross Old Iron Bridge, Camel Rock Constantia, Constantia Nek Jeep Track Lookout Point, The Eagle's Nest and finally Cecilia Forest. You can also enjoy Waterfall in Cecilia Ravine on the way.
Constantia Nek Jeep Track
Hiking
Also called the Bridle Path. As I described before the way down after Skeleton Gorge Hiking.
How to go: From Cecilia Forest to the Hely-Hutchinson Dam and Woodhead reservoir. It will cover the Eagle's Nest, Constantia Nek Jeep Track Lookout Point, Camel Rock Constantia, Old Iron Bridge, few more reservoirs such as Victoria Reservoir, Alexandra Reservoir, Devilliers Dam. After these reservoirs you will see Overseers Cottage. You can also enjoy Waterfall in Cecilia Ravine on the way. The continue your track to Hely-Hutchinson Dam and Woodhead reservoir.
Constantia Glen
Winery
Tasting: Wine tastings start from 105 Rands (US$6.71). They have also food menu.
How to go: It is located at Cecilia Forest. South of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
Day-16:
Beau Constantia
Winery
Per Bottle start from 170 Rand (US$10.87).
How to go: It is located west of Constantia Glen winery.
Groot Constantia-Trust
Winery
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM.
How to go: It is located about 1.8 km from Constantia Glen towards southeast.
Groot Constantia
Museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 30 Rand (US$1.92) for adult. 15 Rand (US$0.96) for child age 6-17, SA senior and SA students. Free for child age 0-5.
Free Entry: Friday for SA senior and SA student. free entry for all on Commemorative days.
How to go: It is located inside Groot Constantia-Trust winery complex.
Klein Constantia Estate
Winery
Winery from 1685.
Tasting: 120 Rand (US$7.67) for 6 Estate Wines + classic Sauvignon Blanc & iconic Vin de Constance. 100 Rand (US$6.39) for red wines & olive oil from their Stellenbosch property. 250 Rand (US$15.98) for 4 variations of Sauvignon Blanc. 200 Rand (US$12.78) for latest 2 vintages of Vin de Constance.
How to go: It is located about 800 meters from Groot Constantia museum towards southwest at the end of Klein Constantia Road.
Buitenverwachting Wine
Winery
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 3 PM.
Tasting: 70 Rand (US$4.48) for 5 Wines.
How to go: It is located south of Klein Constantia Estate.
Tokai Park
National Park
Visiting Time: 7 AM to 6 PM every day.
How to go: It is locatd about 1 km from Buitenverwachting Wine towards south.
Day-17:
Llandudno Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2.2 km from Llandudno Lookout Point Observation deck towards south.
Sandy Bay
Beach
Sandy Bay is the unofficial nudist beach.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Llandudno Beach towards south.
Ou Schip
Hiking
How to go: Must know the tide condition before go. Hike during low tide. There are 2 ways to reach Ou Schip island from Sandy Bay. Lower route and upper route. for Lower route, walk to end of the beach and you’ll see a huge log. There little Milkwood forest behind it. Careful about snakes while passing the forest. Come out from forest and you will almost reach to Ou Schip island. For upper route, go to Hout Bay Dunes from Sandy Bay about 650 meters towards southeast. Then turn right path and walk about 2 km towards west til rocket road. It is believed that the Rocket House was constructed here in 1913. Then turn right to the island you can see from here.
BOS 400
Shipwreck
The Russian tugboat 'Tigr' was being towed by a French crane BOS 400 from Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo to Cape Town, South Africa. The tow-rope was torn during a massive storm on June 26, 1994, and the ship sank near Duiker Point near Sandy Bay. After several attempts, very little was recovered from the rubble. So it was considered a complete loss project. The BOS 400 remains a wreck today, with a large crane and parts of the superstructure visible above sea level. The wreckage is slowly breaking down.
How to go: From Rocket road on the way of Ou Schip, go about 1.5 km towards southwest.
Day-18:
World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park
Park
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day. The Monkey Jungle - 11:30 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 3:30 PM.
Feeding Time: Penguin - 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Pelicans - 12:30 PM. Cormorants - 1:30 PM, Birds of Prey: 4:15 PM.
Entry Fee: 130 Rand (US$8.31) for adult. 50 Rand (US$3.20) for child age 3-16. 85 Rand (US$5.43) for senior and student.
How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from Llandudno Beach towards southeast at Valley Road, Hout Bay.
Hout Bay Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from Sandy Beach Parking lot towards south.
Bay Harbor Market
Market
Visiting Time: Friday 5 AM to 9 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Monday to Thursday remains closed.
How to go: It is located west end of Hout Bay Beach at 31 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay.
Day-19:
Seal Island
Island
Also called . It Is located 5.7 km from the northern beaches of False Bay. It is a small island of 5 acres and rises no more than about 4 to 6 meters above the high tide mark. It is the home to 64,000 cape fur seals, a species of fur seal. The brown fur seal also known as the Cape fur seal, South African fur seal and Australian fur seal. The brown fur seal is the largest and most robust member of the fur seals.
Time and Cost: Cruise runs from Hout Bay every day. There are many operators operate the cruise from Hout Bay. Circe Launches - 100 Rand (US$6.39) for adult 50 Rand (US$3.20) for child age 13 and below From Monday to Friday - 9:45 AM and 3:15 PM. Drumbeat Charters - 110 Rand (US$7.03) for adult 60 Rand (US$3.84) for child age below 14. Free for child age 0-2. Departure at 10 AM every day.
How to go: It is located at Hout Bay Harbor near Hout Bay market.
Day-20:
Chapmans Peak Drive
Road
Chapman's Peak is a mountain between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. The road is about 20 minutes drive known as Chapmans Peak Drive along the Atlantic Ocean with a beautiful view.
How to go: It is starts from Hout Bay Beach (north end) to near Noordhoek Beach (south end).
Cape Point Vineyards
Winery
Tasting: 50 Rand (US$3.20) for 3 wines.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from the south end of Chapmans Peak Drive towards west.
Noordhoek Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south of the south end of Chapmans Peak Drive.
Long Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south end of Noordhoek Beach.
Kommetjie Public Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south end of Long Beach.
Slangkop Lighthouse
Lighthouse
33 meters hight tower was built in 1919 and inaugurated on 4 March 1919.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Kommetjie Public Beach towards southwest.
Day-21:
Witsand Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 4 km from Slangkop Lighthouse towards southeast.
Scarborough Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from Witsand Beach towards southeast.
Day-22: Simon's Town
Admirals Waterfall
Waterfall
How to go: It is west end of Simon's Town. Not far from center.
South African Naval Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located at St George's Street in Simon's Town.
Simon's Town Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Only 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month remains open. Friday, Sunday, 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Rand (US$0.64).
How to go: It is located north side of South African Naval Museum.
Boulders Beach
Beach
Must see Boulders Penguin Colony at the beach.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from South African Naval Museum towards east.
Windmill Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 800 meters from Boulders Beach towards south.
Fisherman's Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from Windmill Beach towards south.
Miller’s Point Tidal Pool
Point
This point was originally developed in 1825 by Edmund Miller at a whaling center. However, when whaling is banned after 25 years, his livelihood was cut off. For the next 100 years or so, the coast was largely untouched, with fishermen sometimes using the coast for fishing.
Now, Miller’s Point is a whale watching site during July to November.
How to go: It is located about 4 km from Fisherman's Beach towards south.
* With this road, if you go further 4.5 km south, you will reach Cape Point. From Pay Point, the funicular station is about 13 km away. So you need a car to get there. Rent a scooter from Simons Town.
Day-23:
Cape Point
Area
Visiting Time: 6 AM to 6 PM from October to March. 7 AN to 5 PM from April to September.
Entry Fee: 85 Rand (US$5.43) for SA adult and 40 Rand (US$2.56) for SA child. 340 Rand (US$21.74) for foreign adult and 170 Rand (US$10.87) for foreign child.
Accommodation: Smitswinkel Tent is available outside the pay point of cape point for 2 beds. price 650 Rand (US$41.56) to 840 Rand (US$53.70). 4bed Wash House Room for 2, rent 1150 Rand (US$73.52). Olifantsbos Guest House for 4, Rent 4050 Rand (US$258.93) to 4760 Rand (US$304.32). Eland Family Cottage for 4, Rent 1290 Rand (US$82.47) to 1690 Rand (US$108.05). Duiker Family Cottage for 4, Rent 1290 Rand (US$82.47) to 1520 Rand (US$97.18). Cottages are self catering system. So bring your own food to cook. Remember this, accommodations are limited. So book in advance during high tourist seasons.
How to go: There are no public transport to go to cape point. You can reach Simons Town from Cape town by train. Cape point is more 25 km from Simons Town towards south. So you have to go by taxi or Uber. To minimize cost, you can rent bicycle or scooter from Simons Town. You can go to cape point pay point by two different route from Simon's Town. One is through the bank of the ocean. Another is middle road of cape point via Good Hope Gardens Nursery.
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Ostrich Farm
Cape Point Ostrich Farm & Reptile Rehabilitation Center. They have a restaurant
Visiting Time: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 135 Rand (US$8.63) for adult. 85 Rand (US$5.43) for child.
How to go: It is located north of pay point of cape point. Besides Smitswinkel Tent.
Smitswinkel Bay View Point
View Point
How to go: It is located about 780 meters from pay point towards south.
Bordjiesrif Tidal Pool
Picnic Ground
How to go: It is located about 550 meters before the visitor center. One roads turn to left. Go to east end through the road.
Venus Pool
Point
How to go: Before the Bordjiesrif Tidal Pool one road goes to left (north) through bank of ocean. Go about 2 km and you will reach at Venus Pool.
Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre
Visitor Center
How to go: It is located about 6 km from Smitswinkel Bay View Point through a single road.
Buffels Bay Beach
Beach
How to go: About 600 meters after visitor centers, one road turns to left. Go to end and you will reach Buffels Bay Beach and Buffels Bay Picnic Site and Tidal Pool.
Dias Cross
Memorial
How to go: Go about 850 meters from Visitor center towards south. A road goes to right. Go about 600 meters to the memorial. This road end at west end of Platboom Beach. But we will not go though this road. There is another road goes via east end of Platboom Beach. The road is about 2.1 km from through the main road.
Funicular Station
Tram
There is car park near the lower station. Flying Dutchman funicular goes to up to the old light house. You have to walk to new light house towards southeast. Its name takes from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship.
Cost: adult - 70 Rand (US$4.48) for one way and 85 for returns. Kids - 35 for one way and 45 for returns. Return 50 Rand (US$3.20) for senior.
How to go: It is located about 5 km from the Dias Cross main road.
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
The site for the lighthouse was Cape Point Peak, at 238 meters above sea level, the highest point at Cape Point. Construction began in 1850 in England. The lighthouse was first lit on May 1st, 1860. Later understand that the position is not appropriate for lighthouse. The second lighthouse was begun in 1913 and completed in 1919. It was at a height of 87 meters above sea level. The light power of the 2nd lighthouse was improved in 1936.
How to go: By Funicular or walk.
Cape of Good Hope Scenic Walk
Hiking
How to go: Beautiful hike from lower cape point lighthouse station to Cape of Good Hope besides the Diaz Beach. There is a parking point at the Cape of Good Hope. That means you can go by car at this point through another route. But you will miss this beautiful hiking.
Diaz Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located west of the lower Funicular Station. From Lower Funicular station walk towards west about 500 meters.
Cape of Good Hope
Point
There is Car parking area. Go back to about 2.66 km from Funicular station car parking towards visitor center and you will get a road goes left. It goes via east end of Platboom Beach and Maclear Beach.
Maclear Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 350 meters from Cape of Good Hope towards north through a driving road.
Platboom Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Maclear Beach towards northwest through driving road. Roads turns to right. But you have to walk 200 meters more straight to the beach.
Bloubergstrand
Beach
How to go: It is located north end of Platboom Beach.
Gifkommetjie
Scenic Point
How to go: About 800 meters hike on top from Bloubergstrand Beach towards north. There is a car park at this point. So there is a driving road goes left from 1.5 km north of visitor center.
Gifkommetjie to the Phyllisia Wreck
Hiking
The 452 ton trawler Phyllisia was wrecked in the midnight on May 3 1968 due to the bad weather. During low tide, you will see few of the wreckage.
How to go: There are two way to go and back. One is through the ocean side and another is through on the mountain from the parking point. Round trip distance about 5.4 km. It ends before the long unnamed beach. You may see baboons (large monkey) on the shoreline.
Thomas. T. Tucker
Ship rack trail
SS Thomas T. Tucker was a Liberty ship built by the Houston Shipbuilding Corporation. It was built as an army and arms carrier. The ship was launched on August 31, 1942.
On November 27, 1942, the ship sank at Olifantsbos Point due to thick fog during its first voyage from New Orleans to Suez.
How to go: From Olifantsbos Beach, it is about 1.7 km towards south. From Phyllisia Wreck, go through the beach towards north about 4.7 km.
Sirkelsvlei
Lake
How to go: You can walk from Olifantsbos Beach or Thomas. T. Tucker. The lake is located east from both location.
Olifantsbos Beach
Beach
There is a cottage at the beach. The cottages are self-catering so you’ll need to bring food. The main cottage costs 2640 Rands (US$168.79) per night for up to six people. 314 Rands (US$20.08) for additional for per extra adult and 157 Rands (US$10.04) for per extra child.
How to go: It is located 1.7 km from Thomas. T. Tucker towards north. There is a driving road, which meets with the main road towards northeast and 5.2 km northeast of pay point. There is also a cottage, Eland Family Cottage.
Day-24:
Long Beach, Simon's Town
Beach
How to go: It is located north side of Simon's Town Museum.
Glencairn Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Long Beach, Simon's Town towards north through ocean side road in Glencairn, a suburb of Cape Town.
Fish Hoek Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Glencairn Beach towards north through ocean side road in Fish Hoek, a coastal town in Cape town.
Peers Retirement Village
Area
Established in 1997, this well-managed and popular retirement home for those aged 65 and over, Peers Village offers an unparalleled, independent retirement lifestyle.
How to go: It is located about 500 meters west from the north end of Fish Hoek Beach.
Day-25:
Peers Cave
Hiking
How to go: From Peers Village walk, towards west to a sand dunes. Then turn right is the cave. South side of the sand dunes, there is a field, a sports club south of the field. There you will get car parking area.
Woolley's Tidal Pool
Public Pool
How to go: It is located north end of Fish Hoek Beach.
Boomslang Cave Entrance
Cave Hiking
How to go: Go to Kalk Bay Station, which is about 900 meters from Woolley's Tidal Pool towards northeast and climb up to Boyes Drive to the sign indicating Echo Valley. This is the start of the trail.
Ronan's Well Cave
Cave Hiking
How to go: It is located about 400 meters from Boomslang Cave Entrance towards northwest.
Day-26:
Dalebrook Tidal Pool
Beach
How to go: It is located about 330 meters from Kalk Bay Station towards northeast.
St James Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from Dalebrook Tidal Pool towards northeast.
Blue Bird Garage Food and Goods Market
Market
How to go: It is located 600 meters from the west end of the Muizenberg Beach.
Zandvlei Recreational Park
Park
Visiting Time: Thursday - 4 PM to 9 PM. Friday - 4 PM to 10 PM.
How to go: It is located north side of Blue Bird Garage Food and Goods Market at 39 Albertyn Road, Muizenberg.
Steenberg Tasting Room
Winery
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Tasting: Starts from 85 Rand (US$5.43).
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Tokai Park towards south. About 2.5 km from the north end of Zandvlei Recreational Park towards northwest via north of Westlake Golf Club.
Norval Foundation
Art Museum
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Monday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Non-members are required to purchase an Annual Membership for 180 Rand (US$11.51).
How to go: It is located southeast of Steenberg Tasting Room winery.
Day-27: Silvermine
Silvermine is the part of the Table Mountain National Park. Access to Silvermine Dam is controlled by a boom gate operated by SAN Parks. ‘My Green Card’ or 'Wild Card' will get you in for free. Otherwise, it will cost 50 Rand (US$3.20) entry fee for a person. Last stay time at the park is 6 PM.
Elephant’s Eye cave
Cave Hiking
How to go: Start from Gate 2.
Silvermine Dam
Lake Hiking
How to go: It is located near on the way of Elephant’s Eye cave.
Silvermine Waterfall
Waterfall Hike
How to go: From Silvermine East gate or gate 2, a path to the right of the wooden huts. Follow the path which will meet to a wide jeep track that turns to right. Follow this path for about 1 km. You will see a narrow, bushy path to the right. Go through this path and you will see above the waterfall.
Nellie''S Pool
Pond
How to go: From Silvermine East gate or gate 2, a path to the right of the wooden huts. Follow the path which will meet to a wide jeep track that turns to right. Follow this path for about 1 km. You will see a narrow, bushy path to the right towards Silvermine Waterfall. Don go. Walk straight more about 1.5 km. There you see a narrow path goes to right. Go thorugh this road about 500 meters, you will reach Nellie''S Pool.
Muizenberg Cave
Cave Hiking
How to go: After the Nellie''S Pool, you will see a narrow road goes to left. Go about 200 meters, you will reach Muizenberg Cave.
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Muizenberg Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 1.4 km from St James Beach towards northeast in Muizenberg, a beach side town.
Muizenberg Water Slides
Water park
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 55 Rand (US$3.52) for 1 hour Pass.
How to go: It is located about 700 meters from the west end of Muizenberg Beach towards east through the beach.
Muizenberg Fleamarket
Weekly Market
Visiting Time: Sunday 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Muizenberg Water Slides towards east through the beach.
Sunrise Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located east end of Muizenberg Beach.
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Pelican Heights Masjid
Mosque
How to go: It is located about 3.2 km from Sunrise Beach towards east through the ocean side. Then turn north about 850 meters to 1 Gannet Street, Pelican Heights.
Strandfontein Pavilion
Pavilion
It was opened in July 1983. There is an administrative office in the pavilion. There is a changing room and public toilet, a lifesavers club room, a lookout tower, a boathouse for NSRI, an emergency treatment room for the Red Cross, a three-tier restaurant with an outdoor terrace and an information center.
How to go: It is located about 4.5 km from Sunrise Beach towards east through the ocean side.
Strandfontein Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located in front of Strandfontein Pavilion.
Blue Waters Beach
Beach
There is a Beach pavillion at the beach.
How to go: It is located east end of Strandfontein Beach in Strandfontein.
Mnandi Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located east end of Blue Waters Beach in Strandfontein.
Monwabisi Beach
Beach
3 km sandy beach
How to go: It is located about 6 km from Mnandi Beach towards east.
Macassar Beach
Beach
There is a beach pavilion.
How to go: Long 6 km beach is located east of Monwabisi Beach in Macassar town.
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Cheetah Outreach
Animal Preserve
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 10 Rand (US$0.64) on weekdays and 5 Rand (US$0.32) on weekends.
General Tour: Free - introduction of cheetah conservation. View animals. Guide will describe all. 1 hour General Tour starts at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
Cheetah Encounter: Photos take with Cheetah - 160 Rand (US$10.23) for adult and 100 Rand (US$6.39) for child age below 14.
Special Cheetah Experience: 20-30 minutes time with Cheetah - 600 Rand (US$38.36) for adult.
Bat-eared Fox Encounter: Photos with Bat-eared Fox - 100 Rand (US$6.39) Per person.
How to go: It is located near east end of Macassar Beach at De Beers Avenue in Firgrove town.
Strand Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located east end of Macassar Beach in Strand seaside town.
Harmony Park
Park
Beach side park.
How to go: It is located about 1.6 km from Strand Beach towards southeast in Strand seaside town.
Harbor Island Marina
Marina
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Harmony Park towards southeast in Gordons Bay harbor town.
Krystal Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located east side of Harbor Island Marina in Gordon's Bay Barbour town.
Gordon's Bay Main Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located southeast corner of Krystal Beach Gordons Bay harbour town.
Day-31:
Bikini Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Gordon's Bay Main Beach towards southwest in Gordons Bay harbor town.
Whale Lookout Point
Vista point
How to go: It is located about 920 meters from Bikini Beach towards west.
Dappat Se Gat
Cave Beach
How to go: From Whale Lookout Point a driving road goes to west. Go about 4.3 km through the road and you will find a bridge over Steenbras River. From the Bridge go more about 4.2 km. You will reach at the cave beach.
Kogel Bay Beach
Beach
How to go: End of Dappat Se Gat Beach is Kogel Bay Beach.
Day-32:
Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail
Trail
8 km easy hike.
Visiting Time: Sunrise to 2 PM only open from 1 November to 30 April each year. 50 persons allowed per day. Permission needed, so book in advance. Minimum 2 and maximum 10 persons are allowed per group.
Permission: You must bring a dated permit with a identification, such as driver’s license, ID card, or passport. Printed copies and digital copies on phones will be accepted. email steenbras.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za with the size of your party at least two working days before.
Entry Fee: 99 Rand (US$6.33) for Monday to Friday. 119 Rand (US$7.61) for Saturday, Sunday and public holiday.
How to go: From Whale Lookout Point a driving road goes to west. Go about 4.3 km through the road and you will find a bridge over Steenbras River. Cross the bridge and you will get the entrance point where you have to submit your permission. About 45 minutes from the start of the trail, you will come across the first pool. Hike further to the second pool, which is just ten to fifteen minutes away. Further up is the third pool which offers more swimming, kloofing, and cliff jumping opportunities. From the top, you can see the dam wall of the Steenbras Dam.
Steenbras Dam
Dam
The Steenbras Dam, now referred to as Steenbras Lower Dam, is a gravity concrete arch type dam located in the Hottentots-Holland mountains, above Gordons Bay, near Cape Town.
* Another hiking trail is the Danie Miller Hiking Trail. The 2.7 km easy trail, starting near the hill, is located at the southern end of Whale Lookout Point. Walk through the edge of the mountain towards east.
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Waterkloof Wine Tasting Lounge
Winery
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday 10 AM to 4:30 PM.
Tasting Cost: 80 Rands (US$5.11) for 6 wines. 120 Rands (US$7.67) for 6 Premium wine tasting. 215 Rands (US$13.75) for a Waterkloof Platter with wine tasting.
How to go: It is located about 6.5 km from Harmony Park towards northeast at Old Sir Lowry's Pass Road, Somerset West.
Morgenster Estate
Winery
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 12 PM to 9 PM. Saturday - 9 AM to 9 PM. Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 1.75 km from Waterkloof Wine Tasting Lounge winery towards north at Vergelegen Avenue, Off Lourensford Road, Somerset.
Vergelegen Wine Estate
Winery
Tasting Cost: 125 Rand (US$7.99) for Flagship Range - Tasting of Vergelegen’s most exclusive Flagship Range. 90 Rand (US$5.75) for Vineyard Range - Tasting of Vergelegen’s limited release Vineyard Range. 75 Rand (US$4.80) for Reserve Range - Taste one of two selections of Vergelegen’s Reserve range. 45 Rand (US$2.88) for Premium Range - Tasting of Vergelegen’s entry-level range. 80 Rand (US$5.11) for Group - ergelegen’s Bespoke wine tasting experience.
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from Morgenster Estate Winery towards northeast at Lourensford Road, Somerset West.
Helderberg Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve
Visiting Time: December to February - 7:30 AM to 8 PM. March and November - 7:30 AM to 7 PM. April to October - 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 25 Rand (US$1.60) for adult. 15 Rand (US$0.96) for child age 3-17, student and senior age 60 and above.
Trails: Sugarbird Walk (2.9 km), Protea (6.2 km), Caracal (4.4 km), Watsonia (4 km), Baboon Traverse (400 meters), Woodies Walk (5 hours), Leopard Loop (8.2 km), West Peak (7 hours), The Dome (8 hours).
How to go: The visitor center is located about 2 km from Vergelegen Wine Estate.
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