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Ranked #1 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”A tip on taxis in Capetown“ 05/24/2013
- ”Always excellent, even after multiple...“ 05/24/2013
Category: Mountains; Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; National Parks
Cape Town is one of the world's best cities and Table Mountain helps put it there and must visit even if you go by cable car. There are many routes to get up the mountain but for... more »
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Ranked #2 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Kirstenbosch - Stunning“ 05/23/2013
- ”Garden at it's best!!“ 05/23/2013
Category: Gardens
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Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most...
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Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world. The 528 hectares estate includes a cultivated garden and a nature reserve. The developed garden displays collections of southern African plants including many rare and endangered species. There are also visitor facilities in the garden including restaurants, a nursery, a gift shop, a bookshop and a permanent Zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibition.
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Ranked #3 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Beautiful views!“ 05/24/2013
- ”Best view of Cape Town.“ 05/17/2013
Category: National Parks
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Ranked #4 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Nice to say you've been. Need to do o...“ 05/24/2013
- ”Cape of Good Hope - Africas most South...“ 05/23/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Geologic Formations; Bridges
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Ranked #5 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”worth the trip“ 05/24/2013
- ”Great way to get around town without h...“ 05/23/2013
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Experience the best way to see Cape Town. Our red open-top buses take you on hop-on, hop-off tours: Red City Tour via Table...
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Experience the best way to see Cape Town. Our red open-top buses take you on hop-on, hop-off tours: Red City Tour via Table Mountain and scenic Blue Mini Peninsula Tour via Kirstenbosch and Camps Bay. Create your own wish list and itinerary from over 100 'things to do & see' on our travel website! Secure online tickets available at discounted rates!
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Ranked #6 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”A must“ 04/30/2013
- ”Excellent cycling“ 04/09/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; National Parks; Hiking Trails; Castles; Bodies of Water
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Comprising nearly 20,000 wild acres of steep cliffs and hiking trails, this legendary peninsula is part of Cape Peninsula...
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Comprising nearly 20,000 wild acres of steep cliffs and hiking trails, this legendary peninsula is part of Cape Peninsula National Park.
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Ranked #7 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Amazing“ 05/24/2013
- ”Stunning views“ 05/24/2013
Category: Trams
Cape Town Mountain’s cable cars are a popular way to see some panoramic views.
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Ranked #8 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”beautiful“ 05/24/2013
- ”How green is my Cape Town“ 05/21/2013
Category: Parks
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The urban park was one of the legacy projects of the FIFA World Cup 2010. The area is adjacent to the Cape Town Stadium and...
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The urban park was one of the legacy projects of the FIFA World Cup 2010. The area is adjacent to the Cape Town Stadium and has stunning views of both the stadium as well as Signal Hill. Lovely place to bring the kids to excercise or to have a picnic. It is also a learning experience for young and old. The garden is separated into ‘People and Plants’, ‘Wetlands’ and ‘Discovering Biodiversity’. The park hours are from 7 to 7 with visible security.
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Ranked #9 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Needs more than two hours!“ 05/23/2013
- ”BEST DAY OF MY LIFE“ 05/22/2013
Category: Mountains
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Ranked #10 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Spectacular“ 05/24/2013
- ”Check of the bucket list.“ 05/23/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #11 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”AMAZING - Best tour ever“ 05/23/2013
- ”A must“ 05/14/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
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Langa is a suburb of Cape Town that was established and designated for Black Africans before apartheid. It is a culturally...
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Langa is a suburb of Cape Town that was established and designated for Black Africans before apartheid. It is a culturally and historically important urban area.
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Ranked #12 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
Travelers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Beaches
- ”Dream & Steam“ 05/21/2013
- ”Summer Loving“ 05/20/2013
Category: Beaches
Clifton has 4 beaches, each of which is a little beach on its own, separated by boulders. Fourth beach is the most common one. Although the setting is idyllic, the water is cold... more »
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Ranked #13 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
Travelers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Beaches
- ”Beautiful African Sunset at Camp's Bay...“ 05/19/2013
- ”White sand and clean“ 05/13/2013
Category: Beaches
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Just up Kloof Nek Road from the center of town is this thriving beach community. Plenty of trendy nightclubs, shops and cafes...
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Just up Kloof Nek Road from the center of town is this thriving beach community. Plenty of trendy nightclubs, shops and cafes bring diners and shoppers, while tranquil seas and fine white sand draw sun worshippers and swimmers.
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Ranked #14 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Be careful“ 05/17/2013
- ”What a view“ 05/13/2013
Category: Mountains
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Signal Hill is so named because it was a site for flying flags to communicate weather conditions, thus providing opportune...
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Signal Hill is so named because it was a site for flying flags to communicate weather conditions, thus providing opportune vistas of spectacular views.
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Ranked #15 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
Travelers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Beaches
- ”Lovable penguins. . .but where have th...“ 05/24/2013
- ”Loved It“ 05/24/2013
Category: Beaches
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The sheltered inlet of Boulders Beach is located in the Cape peninsula near Simon's Town. Here exists a protected colony of...
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The sheltered inlet of Boulders Beach is located in the Cape peninsula near Simon's Town. Here exists a protected colony of African penguins which can be viewed in their natural habitat via wooden walkways. There is also an excellent beach for swimming nearby.
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Ranked #16 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”A trip to Cape Town must include this...“ 05/17/2013
- ”Wish I have more time“ 05/07/2013
Category: Museums
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Experience the drama of the world’s first human heart transplant performed by Prof. Chris Barnard in 1967 in the fully...
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Experience the drama of the world’s first human heart transplant performed by Prof. Chris Barnard in 1967 in the fully restored operating theatres where the surgery took place. The fascinating and very emotional stories of the donor, recipient and medical team involved are told on a fully guided, 2 hour tour with the help of life sized silicone models and replicas of important scenes. Certainly an experience not to be missed!
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Ranked #17 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Nice small beach“ 05/13/2013
- ”Quietest beach in the Cape“ 05/02/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #18 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”what a beautiful place“ 05/23/2013
- ”Great Spot for Dinner“ 05/19/2013
Category: Neighborhoods; Marinas; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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The V&A Waterfront is one of Africa’s most visited cultural and historical hubs. Set among a natural working harbour with the...
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The V&A Waterfront is one of Africa’s most visited cultural and historical hubs. Set among a natural working harbour with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, it offers local and international visitors a cosmopolitan mixed-bag of experiences ranging from tourism and leisure, retail shopping and exclusive entertainment. Its prime positioning, which boasts panoramic views of the ocean, city bowl and mountain peaks, has earned it numerous local and international awards and is among reasons why up to 100 000 people visit every day during peak season. With 22 official landmarks on-site, it is also part of South Africa’s historical legacy.
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Ranked #19 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”worth a visit“ 05/03/2013
- ”Very Interesting and Informative“ 04/26/2013
Category: Specialty Museums; Museums
The South African Jewish Museum provides its visitors with a chance to learn about the history of Jews in the country: why they came to South Africa, how they survived and... more »
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Ranked #20 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Marvelous Music and Movement“ 05/17/2013
- ”Talent redefined“ 05/14/2013
Category: Theaters
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The African Dance Theatre is a one hour show filled with well known African songs, fused with the distinctive beat of drums,...
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The African Dance Theatre is a one hour show filled with well known African songs, fused with the distinctive beat of drums, zulu war dances, gumboots dances, jazz and pantsula. This energetic hour long show will take you on an African Musical journey through time.
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Ranked #21 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”beautiful“ 05/21/2013
- ”Take a Jammie!“ 04/27/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #22 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”A great lunch spot on the go!“ 05/23/2013
- ”Fun Outing“ 05/22/2013
Category: Flea/ Street Markets
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Ranked #23 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Windy Boulders“ 05/18/2013
- ”A little bit disappointing“ 05/17/2013
Category: Beaches; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; National Parks
This peaceful beach is famous for its massive granite boulders and indigenous penguin colony.
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Ranked #24 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Best attraction in V and A waterfront“ 05/23/2013
- ”Not bad, but have been to better.“ 05/19/2013
Category: Aquariums
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South Africa’s largest aquarium is an educational and dramatic collection of exhibits and galleries; the weekly shark feeding...
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South Africa’s largest aquarium is an educational and dramatic collection of exhibits and galleries; the weekly shark feeding is a popular attraction.
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Ranked #25 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Dazzling“ 05/16/2013
- ”Dont bother“ 05/16/2013
Category: Museums
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The Cape Town Diamond Museum pays tribute to the world's most precious gem, the diamond.Discover a 3 billion year old story...
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The Cape Town Diamond Museum pays tribute to the world's most precious gem, the diamond.Discover a 3 billion year old story unfold from a diamond's formation to the final polished stone. Explore the origins of South Africa's famous diamond industry, and get introduced to some of the great names in diamond history, including Cecil John Rhodes, Barney Barnato and the Oppenheimer family. The Cape Town Diamond Museum also pays homage to the most famous South African diamonds and showcases specimens of Kimberlite rock dating billions of years old. Situated in the bustling heart of the Clock Tower precinct at the V&A Waterfront, the Cape Town Diamond Museum is a must-see for any visitor to Cape Town.
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Ranked #26 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Bon Jovi concert“ 05/14/2013
- ”Great experience“ 05/09/2013
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Ranked #27 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
Travelers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Beaches
- ”What a view!“ 05/17/2013
- ”Best view of Cape Town“ 05/14/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #28 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Scenic route“ 05/23/2013
- ”Don't miss the seals!“ 05/21/2013
Category: Bodies of Water
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Enclosed by ocean, mountains and wine farms, the former fishing village offers a country affair with some adventure thrown...
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Enclosed by ocean, mountains and wine farms, the former fishing village offers a country affair with some adventure thrown in.
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Ranked #29 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Amazing Nature“ 05/16/2013
- ”Great views by the dam“ 05/13/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #30 of 142 attractions in Cape Town
- ”Very Interesting“ 05/20/2013
- ”Very Moving“ 05/16/2013
Category: History Museums; Museums; Specialty Museums
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The apartheid nationalist government destroyed District Six in the 1960s. This memorial museum contains maps, photographs and...
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The apartheid nationalist government destroyed District Six in the 1960s. This memorial museum contains maps, photographs and other reminders of this old vibrant neighborhood.
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