You will discover several causes why Cape Town is definitely the most well known international tourist location in South Africa. For 1, not lots of cities can boast with 1,073 meter mountain as backdrop. Add to the mix the city's tumultuous history since the initially Europeans settled here in 1652, beautiful beaches, as well as the selection to surf with terrific white sharks, and it's uncomplicated to see why additional and much more vacationers include things like it on their must-see lists.

Any Cape Town itinerary really should contain:

-A visit to Robben Island, now a UN Globe Heritage site, to view exactly where Nelson Mandela spent the majority of his 27 years in prison.

-A trip for the top rated of Table Mountain, whether by foot (pick a single of more than 300 identified routes up and down the mountain) or cable auto.

-Go on an organized tour in the Cape Flats to go to townships for instance Guguletu (which means "Our Pride") and Khayelitsha ("New Home") for conventional food and music or maybe a night out at a neighborhood shebeen (bar).

-A drive around the Peninsula - be certain to incorporate the beaches at Clifton and Camp's Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive and the penguins at Boulders Beach near Simon's Town.

Some of the hotels are tourist destinations in their very own proper, with possibilities ranging from a remain in Vicky Ntozini's shack in Khayelitsha towards the new exclusive One&Only resort close to the V&A Waterfront. Whether you're visiting the city to paraglide from Table Mountain or for fine dining and designer shopping, you will find hotels in Cape Town that will suit your style and budget.

If you plan to spend much more time outside the city center, you will discover a wide variety of hotels in Cape Town's outlying areas. If you want to remain in the city bowl, the budget hotels in Cape Town's Long and Kloof Streets are a good solution if you want to be in the middle in the action. You will find also a lot more upmarket hotels in the city center - alternative options involve the Cullinan for luxury seekers plus the Extreme Hotel for those who need an adrenaline rush before bedtime.