5 DAYS SOUTH AFRICA: CAPE TOWN HIGHLIGHTS

The Two Oceans Aquarium at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront showcases over 8,000 fascinating marine species from both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. From sharks and turtles to jellyfish, seahorses and colourful anemones, you’ll discover an underwater world like no other. Plan at least two hours: highlights include shark, penguin and seal feedings, interactive exhibits like […]

Dive into something truly unforgettable at Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium – the exclusive Penguin Experience! Meet the charming rockhopper penguins, famous for their cliff-hopping skills, during a 75-minute, behind-the-scenes encounter with the bird keeper. This intimate activity is for maximum two people and includes your full-day aquarium entry ticket. You’ll learn how these feathered […]

Chapman’s Peak Drive – called “Chappies” by the locals – is one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes, stretching 9 kilometres between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. With 114 curves hugging the mountainside, this iconic drive close to Cape Town offers jaw-dropping views of the Atlantic coastline. Built during WWI, it winds along the cliffs of Chapman’s […]

Robben Island, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is best known as the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years behind bars. Once a leprosy colony, a mental hospital and a military base, it now stands as a powerful symbol of South Africa’s journey to democracy. Visit the prison and see for […]

After an exciting day in Cape Town, it’s time to hop on a boat, watch the sun sink into the ocean and raise your glass of champagne to the Mother City’s skyline. For 90 minutes, you marvel at Table Mountain and Lion’s Head covered in an extraordinary light and witness the city turn into a […]

When strolling through Bo-Kaap, you feel like wandering through a rainbow. During a free 90-minute guided walking tour, you find out more about this colourful part of Cape Town, surrounded by the smell of spices and the sound of mosques calling for prayer. Explore highlights like Auwal Masjeed, the oldest Mosque in the city, the […]

Kirstenbosch is a UNESCO-listed botanical garden on the slopes of Table Mountain, showcasing South Africa’s unique flora like proteas (the national flower!), strelitzias and fynbos. Don’t miss the Boomslang (meaning tree snake) Canopy Walkway; this 12-metre-high walkway takes you from the forest floor into the trees, providing spectacular panoramic vistas. You can also visit the […]

Reach the top of the Table Mountain for picture-perfect views over the Mother City, the ocean, the harbour and Robben Island. You can hike to the top, which takes two to three hours and is physically quite demanding. The easier way is by cableway, making you literally fly to the top – you can book your […]

Discover the dramatic beauty of Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. On the way, stop at Boulders Beach to see its famous African penguin colony up close. Explore the pristine beaches surrounded by granite boulders (indeed, Boulders Beach), before you continue south towards Cape Point’s rugged […]

Expect breathtaking views of the famous Chapman’s Peak and the Sentinel Mountain, as you embark on an exciting, family-friendly 40-minute cruise from Hout Bay harbour to Seal Island, where you can view thousands of wild Cape Fur Seals close up in their beautiful natural habitat. There are daily departures at 10:00 AM, 10:45 AM, noon, 2:00 PM and […]