this week we're showing you some of the amazing things you can do around Cape Town we've got a lot of ground to cover so let's get right into it Cape Town is an incredible coastal city with everything from stunning beaches and mountains to beautiful streets that are full of life
and culture there are so many things to explore here but one of Cape Town's biggest benefits is the nature that surrounds it clam up Table Mountain for a jaw-dropping view of the city they also have a cable car if hiking isn't for you up here you can see the iconic layer of clouds that covers the mountains peak this natural occurrence is known as the tablecloth another great hike is lion's head mountain if you time it just right the Sun will be setting as you reach the peak it's one of the most rewarding hikes around just make sure you take a torch for the dark trail back down in the city there's the colorful neighborhood of bow cap where every house is a different color this is a photographer's
dream you can head over here and explore on your own or locals give free walking tours where you can learn more about the neighborhood as you go Cape Town is surrounded by beautiful beaches but one of the best places for catching some waves is land or no beach this small picturesque spot is a surfers paradise and a great place to chill if water sports aren't your thing you can always have fun playing at the shoreline if you're looking for a great day trip we have a couple of recommendations first is driving from Cape Town to the Cape of Good Hope there's so much to see along this route and it's one of the most stunning drives you can experience take the chapman's peak routes your first stop should be Hout Bay there's a lookout point here where you can see the entire Bay further down the route you'll reach nord hurich beach a huge beach with incredibly white suns it'll be super windy here
but it's definitely a good place to stop for a nice view and some great pictures at this point you'll want to drive across the peninsula to simon's town where you'll find boulders beach here you can see wild african penguins in their natural protected habitats you can get up close by walking over the raised boardwalk or even head down onto the beach itself but remember the penguins live here so be respectful of that on space from here the Cape of Good Hope is only half an hour away this is where you can stand at the most southwestern tip of Africa it's an iconic spot and an unmissable photo opportunity Cape Point is a further five minutes away by car and there's a short hike from the carpark out to the end of the point where you can even see wild baboons if you're lucky just make sure they don't steal your lunch this whole area is part of the Table Mountain National Park and the natural
beauty preserved here is outstanding the Sun can be really harsh to make sure you pack sunscreen for your hike head back to Cape Town and you've just completed one of the best days out you can have for a more laid-back day out you should definitely check out stellenbosch it's one of the world's most famous wine territories not only will you see the beautiful local vineyards but you can even book a wine tasting tour where you'll spend the whole day sampling wines from around the region now we're by no means wine connoisseurs but some of our favorite vineyards were mere lost Toccara l'avenir and marathi and we managed to go to all of them on a tour that costs just one thousand and fifty run with a pickup from Cape Town included that works out at about sixty three British pounds or 87 US dollars for the entire trip the company we used was called Seba Seba they haven't paid us or anything but we love the trip so much that we've put a link in the description for you guys to check out use them at your own discretion if you don't have time for a full day trip out of the city then we've got
you covered check out Kirsten Bosch Gardens it's regarded as one of the best botanical gardens in the world and sits right on the slopes of Table Mountain walk along the overhead canopy walkway for the best experience with stunning views all around another great experience you can have is kayaking with dolphins you leave from the Victoria and Albert waterfront for this epic adventure and whilst there's obviously no guarantee that you'll see dolphins the trip itself is worth it alone for the amazing views of Cape Town and the rare opportunity to kayak in the ocean which if you've never done it before is a real treat alright so we've been all over Cape Town by this point from the oceans to the mountaintops and everything in between but if you really want to see this city at its finest there's no better option than a helicopter ride now this is one of the pricier attractions but you can find some
pretty good deals online and there's nothing like seeing Cape Town from above with its incredible beaches rugged mountains and clear blue waters you will be disappointed with this once-in-a-lifetime experience well that's all we have time for this week but please leave your recommendations for Cape Town in the comments below hit that like button if you enjoyed this article and subscribe for more of the best travel tips and articles from around the world weekly
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