Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the world's most visually stunning cities, offering dramatic mountain scenery, world-class beaches, and a vibrant food and wine scene at a fraction of the cost of comparable European destinations thanks to the favorable USD-to-Rand exchange rate.
Why go to Cape Town
Table Mountain National Park
Ride the rotating cable car to a flat-topped summit with jaw-dropping 360° views over the city, ocean, and Cape Peninsula.
Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point
Stand at the southwestern tip of Africa where two oceans meet, with towering cliffs, wild baboons, and lighthouse views that feel like the edge of the earth.
Robben Island
Take a boat to the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and hear the story told by former political prisoners themselves.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Walk boardwalks inches from hundreds of African penguins lounging on white sand, utterly surreal and unforgettable.
Bo-Kaap Neighborhood & Museum
Wander the cobblestone streets of brilliantly painted Cape Malay houses perched on Signal Hill with some of the best street photography in Africa.
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Good to know in Cape Town
- Transit: MyCiTi bus is the safest and cheapest way to get around, load a myconnect card at the airport or V&A Waterfront for fares under $0.50 per trip.
- Tipping: Tipping 10-15% is standard at restaurants and expected by car guards (tip $0.30-0.60); not tipping is considered rude.
- Tap water: Cape Town's tap water is safe and clean to drink, refill a bottle freely and skip buying bottled water.
- Free-entry days: The South African Museum and Bo-Kaap Museum offer periodic free or heavily discounted community days; check Iziko Museums website for the current schedule.