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Cape Town is South Africa's most popular destination. Most of the longer safari, private tour, and honeymoon packages offered by African Sky do include a visit to the city of Cape Town. We also provide short, and day tours dedicated to exploring the highlights in and around the city.
The Mother City is an African metropolis rich in culture, with a vast range of experiences, views and activities to enjoy and a laid-back mood perfect for traveling.
This tour focuses on the three top destinations in Southern Africa. The cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, the wild safari areas of Kruger Park, and the magnificent Victoria Falls.
After a thorough exploration of the highlights of Cape Town, this tour visits the scenic Garden Route before a safari adventure in Addo Elephant Park.
Five days devoted to experiencing the natural and cultural highlights in and around Cape Town in the company of an experienced African Sky guide.
From the top of Table Mountain to the penguin-populated shores of Boulders Beach, the natural bounties of Cape Town are plentiful. In addition to these iconic features, highlights include the rugged allure of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens' bewitching indigenous blooms, and the wild waters of the Atlantic with its captivating collection of sea creatures. Whale watching and shark cage diving offer unforgettable encounters.
Cape Town has a well-established and revered food culture, which is diverse enough to include award-winning fine dining restaurants, trendy weekend markets with experimental fare, and generous, wholesome traditional meals served in various settings. The complaint is more often than not that there is just so much to choose from and not enough days in a lifetime to try everything. You are sure to leave the city with a satisfied palate.
Settled in 1652, Cape Town is South Africa's oldest city, which means that it teems with historical intrigue. Points of interest include the Castle of Good Hope - the country's oldest structure - and Robben Island. This notorious isle housed lepers, exiles, and South Africa's most famous political prisoners. The Company's Gardens and the District Six Museum also offer a fascinating insight into the city's checkered past.
Cape Town is a diverse cultural melting pot. Numerous festivals, concerts, and cultural events are hosted throughout the city, drawing crowds from all walks of life. Get your cultural fix at one of the numerous art galleries, jazz cafes, craft markets, and literary or poetry festivals. The Kaapse Klopse (or "Minstrel Carnival"), one of the most uniquely Capetonian events, takes place on 2nd January annually as a vibrant 'Second New Year's.'
The finest experiences in Cape Town are focused on savoring the enchanting natural beauty of the peninsula, from the top of iconic Table Mountain to the ridges of Chapman's Peak and the shivery waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Table Mountain stands over Cape Town as a permanent presence and iconic view, the first sign that you have arrived in the Mother City. A tour of Cape Town is an adventure, from the garden suburbs on the mountain’s slopes to the ragged coastline, scenic hikes through the floral landscape, and amazing food. The city has become a favorite for remote workers looking to escape Europe’s winters and for a good reason.
On the slopes of Table Mountain is the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a beautiful park housing thousands of indigenous species from across South Africa and beyond. The park is close to several hiking routes navigating Table Mountain and is a great place to picnic and unwind after a long day of exploration.
To the south of Cape Town is something out of fiction—a beach full of Penguins bathing in the sun. Boulder Beach, one of the last and largest remaining African Penguin colonies, is a popular tourist attraction and must-see when traveling to Cape Town. South Africa is one of only three countries in the world where travelers can see penguins. A day trip to Boulder Beach is best combined with a scenic drive around the Cape Peninsula, an extraordinary nature reserve that ends at Cape Point.
The city and its surroundings offer a great variety of nature reserves and hiking trails to explore for outdoor enthusiasts. Table Mountain and Chapman’s Peak are high-difficulty hikes, though Lion’s Head and Signal Hill, two smaller peaks that overlook the city, are better suited for less experienced hikers. A cable cart regularly goes up Table Mountain for those who want to catch a glimpse of the astonishing view of the city in comfort.
Finally, there is the culinary and wine scene in Cape Town. Wine culture is big in the Western Cape, and Cape Town has its fair share of beautiful restaurants and cuisines where you can enjoy a glass of South Africa’s finest wines with a view of the mountains or the Atlantic and a delicious plate.
