A terrific confluence of hills, beaches, history, culture and glamour, Cape Town beckons a variety of tourists as vast as the range of attractions it has on offer. If you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll get plenty of expansive and jaw-droppingly scenic locations for biking, hiking, paragliding and surfing. If a unique adventure is what you are looking for, the iconic South African cage dive amidst white sharks awaits to get your adrenaline rush as fast as it can
When in Cape Town, following are the top 5 absolutely necessary things to do!
1. Marvel at the Divine Beauty of Cape Point
Cape Point is a Mecca of flora lovers. An incredibly rich rainbow of flowers, greens and rocks with melodious sea waves running into them render this spot an unparalleled beauty. To make it all even more mesmerizing, you can find here an interesting variety of wildlife, including about 250 species of birds, reptiles, Cape Zebras and baboons. A funicular train running through this exquisite scenery takes you up to the Cape Point lighthouse from where you can get magnanimous views of the entire area.
2. Come Inches Close to the Great White Sharks in a Cage Dive Adventure
When you are in such close proximity of the “Great White Shark Capital of the World”, and a rush of adrenaline is something you enjoy, this will be an adventure of a lifetime for you. Safely ensconced within thick iron bars yet feeling so vulnerable while you watch the great beasts perform their natural show for you is an experience people from around the world come to Cape Town for.
The place has the largest public collection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures of the Norway. The building of the museum gives the best reflection of the modernist architecture and also an example of the architects of the 19th and 20th centuries.
3. Explore the Wealth of Nature at Table Mountain National Park
Table Mountain is the most popular photograph spot in all of South Africa. Visiting the place and getting to the top of this flat-topped mountain is an enchanting experience. You can see the park in whatever way you like: if you love to explore on foot, the perfect hiking trails will guide you, if you are a biking enthusiast, you can rent a bike and ride it around the park, and if you want to sit comfortably and feast your eyes, the revolving cableway lets you do just that.
4. Watch a Stunning Sunset at Signal Hill
Pristine water against the backdrop of the Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles make for a perfect spot to spend an afternoon or two. In addition, if you want to do some people watching and see some of the best looking people of Cape Town, the Camps Bay is the place to be. When you are done soaking in the sun and views of the beach, head to the adjacent Victoria Street and explore some quaint cafes and boutiques on this rather romantic street.
5. Have a Picnic at Clifton and Camps Bay Beaches
Pristine water against the backdrop of the Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles make for a perfect spot to spend an afternoon or two. In addition, if you want to do some people watching and see some of the best looking people of Cape Town, the Camps Bay is the place to be. When you are done soaking in the sun and views of the beach, head to the adjacent Victoria Street and explore some quaint cafes and boutiques on this rather romantic street.
All this, and well, a lot more awaits you in Cape Town – it’s a place for thrill-seekers and leisure seekers alike. Spend as long as you like in this wonderful city and you will go home with memories enough to fill volumes of travel memoirs.
