Not sure where to go for your Round the World trip? We have put together comprehensive guides to our most popular destinations including information on specific areas, tips on how to get around, sightseeing options and even climate and weather details. Be inspired by fellow travellers stories in our Travel Journals section, or for more information on a particular destination, please contact our Round the World Experts on 0870 499 0120.
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Areas of Cape Town
V&A Waterfront: For shopping, dining and entertainment the V&A Waterfront is a hotspot for tourists and locals alike. Still a working harbour, the Waterfront is an example of creative architecture and restoration and has become South Africa's most visited attraction.
Winelands: Staying in the Cape Winelands region of Stellenbosch or Franschhoek will give you easy access to the numerous wine estates in the area which means plenty of time for leisurely wine tasting and cellar tours.
Garden Route: No visit to the Western Cape is complete without at least a few days spent in the beautiful Garden route region. Incorporating the picturesque stretch of coastline between Mossel Bay and Nature's Valley.
Getting there and around
Cape Town International Airport is located about 22km (14mi) outside the city. The journey to/from the city centre takes between 25 - 45 minutes. Taxis in Cape Town are expensive, car hire is recommended.
Sightseeing Ideas
Table Mountain: The top of Table Mountain offers spectacular views in all directions and gives a bird's eye view of the city.
Cape Point & Cape Peninsula National Park: At the tip of the Cape Peninsula you will find Cape Point within the Cape Peninsula National Park.
Winelands: Wine tasting at local farms in Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek; coupled with a scenic and historic drive through Camps Bay; Chapman's Peak and the Cape of Good Hope Reserve.
Top tips
Don't wait to get up Table Mountain on a certain day, do it when the weather is good.
Between early August and late October it's possible to see whales breach from the coastline.
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