Cape Town holidays
Cape Town is a feast for the senses with Table Mountain at its centre. South Africa’s Mother City serves up views of white sand beaches and whales gliding along the coast. In vineyard-cloaked valleys, the Winelands serve up glasses of fruity Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. Savour a slice of life in the city and a piece of tranquillity in the nature-wrapped suburbs. Book your Cape Town holiday now.
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Start in the city centre: wander along the glittering Victoria and Alfred Waterfront before taking a boat to Robben Island to learn about the area’s history. You can also venture from the centre on a cable ride up Table Mountain or do the Lion’s Head hike at sunset like a local Capetonian.
Hire a car to drive around the Cape Peninsula, following the coast to soft sand beaches,, where there’s plenty of wildlife. Curious African penguins may even peep your dinner as you pick at fish and chips on Boulders Beach. Expect immense views, from staggering cliff faces to nature reserves bursting with flora, and find hidden gems like Llandudno along the way. Book your flights to Cape Town now.
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For five-star luxury near the city centre, stay at One & Only Cape Town on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This hotel boasts an island spa and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows facing Table Mountain. If you’re looking to stay on the coast, you’ll find fresh sea breeze and five-star service at The Twelve Apostles near Camps Bay – the Azure Restaurant is known for its panoramic views of the Atlantic. The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, near the Sea Point promenade, is also popular for coastal breaks. Alternatively, The Vineyard is an idyllic base for a Winelands holiday.
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- Explore the city’s centrepiece: Table Mountain. Hike with a guide or take the cableway to the top for a view of Cape Town laid out beneath you. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden blooms on the eastern slopes, with lawns rolling into rustling forests. You can also taste bright Sauvignon Blanc and other wines in Constantia Valley beneath the mountain.
- Make the short ferry trip to Robben Island, best known for its use as a Maximum Security Prison during apartheid – Nelson Mandela was imprisoned here for 18 years. The island was also a prison during Colonial rule and an infirmary during the 19th Century. Today it pays homage to those who have faced adversity and fought against injustice. Visitors must book onto a Robben Island Museum Tour.
- Join a guided walking tour of Bo-Kaap. In the 18th Century, this neighbourhood’s rental houses were built and leased to slaves from Malaysia, Indonesia and other parts of Africa. Today, Bo-Kaap is known for its vibrant streets – lined with houses painted in colours like bright pink and lime green – and its Cape Malay food. Learn more about the area at the Bo-Kaap Museum and make sure to taste some sticky koesisters before you leave.
- Head to Llandudno Beach near Hout Bay. Grand houses and granite boulders stand on the edge of the Atlantic here, watching the sea lap white sand. Mountains loom in the background – it’s all very dramatic. This beach is loved by locals for its natural scenery and relaxed atmosphere.
- Take a day trip to Hermanus to whale watch. This small town on Walker Bay is one of the best places in the world to see whales breach and twirl in the water. Visit between June and November for the best chance to see them. While you’re there, the whale crier’s kelp horn will tell you when to look towards the bay.
- Head to Franschhoek to find out why it’s known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. Enjoy a leisurely jaunt on the open-air wine tram, stopping to sip Semillon, stroll through fragrant vineyards and tuck into hearty food on a terrace overlooking the patchwork valley. Transfers from Cape Town and other nearby areas, such as Stellenbosch (which has its own wine route), are available.
- Cheap Cape Town holidays at Camps Bay Retreat are full of tranquil moments, surrounded by trickling waterfalls, streams and leaves. This boutique hotel in Camps Bay is set in a four-acre nature reserve on the edge of Table Mountain National Park, within walking distance of the area’s beloved beach.
- For luxury Cape Town holidays, Cape Grace Hotel by Fairmont is an obvious choice. This five-star hotel has hosted plenty of politicians and A-Listers – from the Clintons to Clint Eastwood – and its grand, auburn facade is instantly recognisable on a private quay in the V&A Waterfront area. Spacious rooms boast harbour, marina or Table Mountain views alongside glimmeringly opulent interiors.
- Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel is another legendary five-star hotel in Cape Town. Always pretty in pink, this pastel hotel at the foot of Table Mountain is all about glamour. Explore storied gardens and take tea in the Lounge, opting for the blush-coloured signature blend to match the hotel’s iconic colour scheme.
- Book a Cape town package holiday and relax from the get-go. Stay at the Steenberg Hotel and Spa in Constantia Valley to see vineyards and mountains stretching around you. This five-star hotel on a flourishing farm is an idyllic place to unwind, complete with a golf course and spa.
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