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Don't be fooled by Cape Town airport. Generally a great indicator of things to come, for once the airport doesn't give away the sheer scale of Cape Town and it's surrounding area.
Visitors to Cape Town are spoilt for choice. The city caters for sight-seeing fanatics, those who prefer the adventure holiday and sophisticated gourmets alike. It would be rude not to start with Table Mountain, the city's most famous landmark. Cape Town seems to nestle snuggly between the great protective mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Locals use Table Mountain to navigate and apparently tend to lose their way on foggy days when the landmark disappears out of sight. The 5mn cable car trip up to the top isn't for the fainthearted but the views over 'the edge of the world' are worth it. As well as the breathtaking views over the coastline and the intoxicating fresh sea air, Table Mountain offers thirsty visitors the chance to sip sundowners in a bar built into the cliff face. If the views aren't enough to conquer your vertigo, a 'Sex On The Mountain' cocktail should do the trick. Cape Town is a city full of opportunities for outdoor pursuits and adventurous activities. Hiking up the mountain, walking or horse riding along some of the 150km of beaches or windsurfing in False Bay. In season, whale watching is also a top attraction and for the daredevils, great white shark diving also has its pull. The Victoria and Albert waterfront is the main departure point for marine excursions, from sunset yachting cruises to seal spotting trips and the ferry to Robben Island. The prison island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated from 1962 to 1990, is a hot tourist attraction in its own right. The more relaxed traveler will appreciate the Waterfront's distinctly laid back New Orleans feel and its American style shopping malls. The promenade is also a haven of restaurants and bars, and despite being a little touristy and tacky the food is still fantastic. Settle at a terasse in the sunshine for a 'pint of prawns' and a steak. Heavenly. Food is yet another reason to visit. If you appreciate seafood or red meat, look out for Biltong (dried beef snack), Boer sausages, Ostrich meat and any fresh line fish or seafood especially cooked on the Braai. An exotic gourmet treat... Go To Page: 1 2
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