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“Cape Town Museums” Southern Africa Places
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Traveller recommended attractions
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Table Mountain
Ollie #1 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
5 of 5 stars 702 reviews

Cape Town is one of the top 10 of the world's best  cities and Table Mountain helps put it there and a must for anybody visiting. There are many routes to get up the mountain but... more »

Attraction type  Mountains; Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; National Parks
Table Mountain Walks
Ollie #2 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
5 of 5 stars 222 reviews

No one should walk up Table Mountain without someone who knows the route. The only reasonably safe route to the top without a guide is up Platteklip Gorge and then only on a good... more »

Attraction type  Hiking Trails
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Ollie #3 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 379 reviews
Owner description: Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in...... more » Owner description: Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world. The 528 hectares estate includes a cultivated garden and a nature reserve. The developed garden displays collections of southern African plants including many rare and endangered species. There are also visitor facilities in the garden including restaurants, a nursery, a gift shop, a bookshop and a permanent Zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibition. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  6.5 km from city centre
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
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Ollie #4 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 252 reviews
Owner description: Experience the best way to see Cape Town. Our red open-top buses take you on hop-on, hop-off tours: Red City Tour via Table Mountain and scenic Blue...... more » Owner description: Experience the best way to see Cape Town. Our red open-top buses take you on hop-on, hop-off tours: Red City Tour via Table Mountain and scenic Blue Mini Peninsula Tour via Kirstenbosch and Camps Bay. Create your own wish list and itinerary from over 100 'things to do & see' on our travel website! Secure online tickets available at discounted rates! « less
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  11.7 km from city centre
Langa Township
Ollie #5 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 127 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain National Park
Ollie #6 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 249 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Geologic Formations; Bridges
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Ollie #7 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 159 reviews
Comprising nearly 20,000 wild acres of steep cliffs and hiking trails, this legendary peninsula is part of Cape Peninsula National Park.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; National Parks; Hiking Trails; Castles; Bodies of Water
Lion's Head
Ollie #8 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 74 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Ollie #9 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 169 reviews
Cape Town Mountain’s cable cars are a popular way to see some panoramic views.
Attraction type  Trams
Signal Hill
Ollie #10 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 108 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Abseil Africa, Table Mountain National Park
Ollie #11 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Other
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Ollie #12 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 414 reviews
The cultural and commercial heart of Cape Town beats at this historic harbor basin, now home to hundreds of shops, museums, restaurants and theatres.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Marinas; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  11.4 km from city centre
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Skydive Cape Town
Ollie #13 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Skydiving or parachuting is a must-do for adrenaline junkies and Cape Town has one of the world's most scenic Drop Zones.
Attraction type  Sports Camps/ Clinics
Distance  8.2 km from city centre
Clifton Beach
Ollie #14 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews

Clifton has 4 beaches, each of which is a little beach on it's own, separated by boulders.  Fourth beach is the most common one.  Although the setting is idyllic, the water is... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
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Greenpoint Park and Biodiversity Garden
Ollie #15 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The urban park was one of the legacy projects of the FIFA World Cup 2010. The area is adjacent to the Cape Town Stadium and has stunning views of both...... more » Owner description: The urban park was one of the legacy projects of the FIFA World Cup 2010. The area is adjacent to the Cape Town Stadium and has stunning views of both the stadium as well as Signal Hill. Lovely place to bring the kids to excercise or to have a picnic. It is also a learning experience for young and old. The garden is separated into ‘People and Plants’, ‘Wetlands’ and ‘Discovering Biodiversity’. The park hours are from 7 to 7 with visible security. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  12.1 km from city centre
Boulders Beach
Ollie #16 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4 of 5 stars 236 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Fairview Wines
Ollie #17 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
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Extreme Scene Day Trips
Ollie #18 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: We are your Cape Town One Stop Adventure Shop. Contact us for all your outdoor adventure needs and rest assured of an experience of a lifetime. Shark...... more » Owner description: We are your Cape Town One Stop Adventure Shop. Contact us for all your outdoor adventure needs and rest assured of an experience of a lifetime. Shark cage diving, tandem skydiving, tandem paragliding, quad biking, sand boarding, helicopter flights, safaris or even an awesome abseil from Table Mountain. We will even give good local advice and book your accommodation. Let us make your experience in Cape Town an enjoyable one and contact us as soon as you can. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  10.6 km from city centre
Two Oceans Aquarium
Ollie #19 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4 of 5 stars 146 reviews
South Africa’s largest aquarium is an educational and dramatic collection of exhibits and galleries; the weekly shark feeding is a popular attraction.
Attraction type  Aquariums
Bloubergstrand Beach
Ollie #20 of 111 attractions in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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