What makes cape town great

Bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge, the 4 th tallest bungee jump in the world, then do a spot of kayaking, scuba diving or mountain biking in the park.

The Garden Route is arguably one of the most iconic and idyllic places in the world to sample outstanding wines and eat outstanding food. It sports beautiful coastal views, picturesque lakes and gorgeous farmlands and makes for a perfect road trip.

For some world-class casual dining, make a short trek to the Hout Bay Market on a weekend to check out a bustling marketplace with local vendors and eat oysters the size of your head. Jump in the back of an open Land Rover and get your binoculars and cameras out for a beautiful sunset safari. Sunrise safaris are wonderful too, especially if you stay overnight and take advantage of the early hours of the day when lions and other big predators are at their most active.

Not close enough? The De Hoop Game Reserve is another great place to continue your wildlife spotting. This private game reserve is next to the famous Whale Trail — a common backpacking trail with coastal viewing of whales.

Better yet, stay a night or two in the reserve surrounded by the non-predatory wildlife. Watch out for those baboons though. City Slicking:. But Cape Town is extremely unique in that there is an array of outdoor activities to enjoy that will give you a good dose of nature, but the City is also really something to drool over! Foodies Haven:. Probably my favourite thing about this city.

The food never ever ceases to amaze me. Cape Town is known for the many wonderful cultures that reside there, and so this provides us with an amazing variety of cuisines to choose from, all of which put their own unique twist on their food and ambience.

Everything from the flavour, to the presentation and the people running the place, is thought through so that it all works perfectly together. The people are genuinely interested in the matter, which encourages restaurants and coffee shops to meet theirs and the environments needs, and they do an outstanding job of making it delicious AND nutritious.

If you are fit and healthy, I encourage you take advantage of experiences like these. Images: Left - Limietberg nature reserve hiking trail; Right - Paragliding. Road Trips:. This is not a concern to have in Cape Town.

There are so many classic road trips to be done. The garden route for example is one of the most famous drives to take in South Africa. When it comes to magnificent scenery - Cape Town and the surrounding province of the Western Cape never fails to deliver. With such a varying landscape - found in very few other places across the globe - Cape Town offers forests, beaches, gardens , mountains, oceans, grasslands, nature reserves, Winelands, as well as one of the most unique floral biomes in the world - fynbos.

It has been voted the most beautiful garden in Africa after all. Located in the incredible Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Point is the most southwestern point of the continent, as well as the longest peninsula in South Africa. Also considered a Natural World Heritage Site, here you will find more dramatic scenery as endless ocean views. Cape Point Views. Not just pretty to see, but at Cape Point, you can also visit the old lighthouse, board the Flying Dutchman Funicular , walk the shipwreck trail, dine at the Two Oceans Restaurant, braai, picnic, or explore the deserted beaches and glorious tidal pools.

You could spend a week in Cape Town and not manage to fully explore all of its beaches. To explore all this natural beauty, the climate in Cape Town is that of a year-round, mild Mediterranean one - gracing us with long summer days to explore all that the city has to offer. The history of South Africa, the Cape, and Cape Town city itself is a long, important and sombre one.

From the Khoi-San who lived across the southern reaches of the continent for hundreds of years, to the colonisation and resulting slave trade that introduced Indian, Indonesian and the Middle Eastern populations to the area, and of course South Africa's apartheid history which can never be overlooked.

Of all of this dark yet moving history, Cape Town is perhaps most famously known for being home to the inspirational South African president and national treasure, Nelson Mandela. The Bo-Kaap is a colourful hub of history, culture, music and flavour. View photos. Home Destinations Cape Town Why go. Chat with someone who's been here. Talk to us.