Cape Town
Cape Town made practical: how many days, where to stay, safety, getting around, hiking Lion's Head, Kirstenbosch, family and rainy-day ideas, plus Table Mountain, Robben Island, the beaches, the penguins and the winelands.
Landmarks in this section
- See the entry “What are the best things to do in Cape Town?” (section South Africa's cities, history and culture)
- How many days do you need in Cape Town?
How many days do you need in Cape Town?
- Where to stay in Cape Town, and which areas to avoid?
Where to stay in Cape Town, and which areas to avoid?
- Is Cape Town safe?
Is Cape Town safe?
- How do you get around Cape Town without a car?
How do you get around Cape Town without a car?
- See the entry “How to get up Table Mountain: cable car or hike?” (section South Africa's landscapes and hikes)
- How do you hike Lion's Head in Cape Town?
How do you hike Lion's Head in Cape Town?
- Is Kirstenbosch Garden worth visiting?
Is Kirstenbosch Garden worth visiting?
- See the entry “How do I visit Robben Island and book tickets?” (section South Africa's cities, history and culture)
- See the entry “What are the best beaches in Cape Town?” (section South Africa's coast and beaches)
- See the entry “Boulders Beach: where to see penguins in Cape Town?” (section South Africa's coast and beaches)
- See the entry “What to see at Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope?” (section South Africa's coast and beaches)
- See the entry “Cape Winelands: Stellenbosch or Franschhoek?” (section South Africa's cities, history and culture)
- What to do in Cape Town with kids?
What to do in Cape Town with kids?
- What to do in Cape Town when it rains?
What to do in Cape Town when it rains?