Experience Cape Town culture at the South African National Gallery then cool down in lush Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. A trip to Robben Island will teach you all about Apartheid's history. Come back to Cape Town to watch the breathtaking sunset from a pristine beach and climb Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge.
You can explore Cape Town city centre on foot, although a car is essential to get anywhere else. See the South African National Gallery and nearby museums before heading north to the V&A Waterfront shopping and entertainment complex. Or drive towards Table Mountain to continue sightseeing by cable car. Robben Island tells all about the Apartheid regime and Camps Bay about the city's wealth with its mega villas, flashy crowd and upmarket bars. Here you can also watch the sun sinking into the Atlantic Ocean as the beautiful crowd sink into their comfortable chairs.
Jump on an Open-Top Bus tour to familiarise yourself with Cape Town city centre. See the South African National Gallery for a cultural insight then enjoy light entertainment and pavement bistros at the V&A Waterfront complex. Visit historical Robben Island or head back to Tafelberg Road for a cable-car trip to Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens introduce you to indigenous flora and Big Bay to some of the world's best surfing waves.
If you've already experienced Table Mountain by cable car, climb it via Platteklip Gorge on your next visit. Or try a night walk to nearby Lion's Head. Return in winter for strolls on deserted beaches, whale watching and exquisite blooms at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Find new exhibitions at the South African National Gallery or see the gold collection at the Gold of Africa Museum. Don't forget your surfboard to catch that perfect wave each time you visit.
Cape Town International Airport flies seven million passengers a year from its two terminals. A total makeover saw improved airport facilities for the 2010 Football World Cup. This included an elevated road to ease access to the terminals, an additional multi-storey car park and a brand-new Central Terminal Building (CTB), catering for both international and domestic travellers.
