Cape Town
A bustling metropolis, Cape Town is a shopper’s delight with shopping and entertainment centers to satisfy the most arduous of shoppers; the picturesque V & A Waterfront situated on Cape Town’s working harbour, being just one of the many. Firmly positioned on the international map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

Table Mountain
Imagine the site the first explorers witnessed, coming round the Cape, only to see this majestic flat-topped monolith rising up out of the sea. Just over 1 000 metres (3 281 feet) high, Table Mountain towers over the city centre and can be seen from virtually every neighbourhood in Cape Town. There is an option to take the revolving cable car to the summit, certainly an extremely scenic ride. And for the more energetic, walking up the mountain is very rewarding. There are walks of varying degrees of difficulty, with most hikes taking between two and four hours. After which, a refreshing drink at the restaurant at the top is most welcome!

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Situated against the slopes of Table Mountain, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens features 36 hectares (89 acres) of purely indigenous plants. Home to one of the world’s six floral kingdoms, Fynbos, the beautifully landscaped gardens are interspersed with scenic trails and several themed gardens. In summer, Kirstenbosch features regular classical, jazz and popular music concerts in the garden. The restaurant and tea garden is also a popular meeting place while the gardens themselves are an ideal picnic spot.

Winelands
There are a number of Wineland Routes situated just outside of Cape Town. Most of the many world-class wine estates in the region offer wine tasting and tours of their cellars and vineyards. Towns in the Cape Winelands include the leafy Stellenbosch, South Africa’s oldest town, which boasts one of the premier universities in the country. Similarly, scenic towns like Paarl and Somerset West offer visitors a more tranquil and peaceful appreciation of the Cape surrounds, while still being close to the city. Franschoek, founded by 17th-Century Huguenots and now a millionaire's playground, also falls within this viticultural district.