Cape Town
Set between Table Mountain and two oceans, Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities — dramatic landscapes, penguin beaches and famous winelands all within reach.
Things to do in Cape Town
Rondreizen in Cape Town
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Cape Town has a setting like nowhere else. The "Mother City" sits cradled between the flat-topped majesty of Table Mountain and the meeting of two oceans, ringed by beaches, vineyards and dramatic coastline. Add a powerful history and a world-class food and wine scene, and it ranks among the planet's great cities.
Top Things to Do in Cape Town
Ride the rotating cable car (or hike) up Table Mountain for unforgettable views. Take the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, and drive the spectacular coast to the Cape of Good Hope and the penguins of Boulders Beach.
The nearby Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek offer some of the world's most scenic wine tasting.
Tours Worth Booking
- Cape Peninsula day tours (Cape Point, penguins)
- Cape Winelands tasting tours
- Robben Island and city history tours
- Table Mountain and Lion's Head hikes
Best Time to Visit
Remember the southern seasons: summer (November–March) is warm, dry and ideal for the beaches and outdoors, but busiest. Winter (June–August) is cooler and wetter but quieter and green, and good for whale-watching along the coast.
Getting Around
Cape Town is spread out, so a rental car or organised tours are the most practical way to reach the peninsula and winelands. Ride-hailing apps work well within the city, and the hop-on-hop-off bus covers the central sights.