Cape Town - Things To See & Do

Cape Town is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge - Indian and Atlantic.

Cape Town offers the visitor immense natural beauty which melds effortlessly with the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre. Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

And the Cape Town Accommodation options are numerous.

Activities

* If you have kids, see Encounter's Guide on Things to do with Kids in Cape Town

* See and experience Table Mountain National Park - either hiking or take the cable cart.

* Visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

* Tour the Cape Winelands and visit towns like Paarl, Stellenbosch or Franschhoek

* See Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

* Discover Robben Island

* Go with the Fun Bus

* Take a helicopter flip or any of the many organised Cape Town Day Tours

* Go shopping and visit Century City, Canal Walk, Ratanga Junction and more

* Explore the Nature Reserves & Parks

* Wine and Dine at any of the variety of restaurants

* Buy something "African" at any of the many crafts markets

* Tan and enjoy Cape Town's Beaches

* Take a tour the Townships

* Travel the Whale Route and visit Hermanus

* Absorb some History and Culture by visiting the Cape Town Museums

* Enjoy some Outdoor Fun of parachuting and skydiving, canoeing & kayaking, sailing, abseiling, mountaineering, hiking and walks or do some birdwatching.

* Go surfing

* Play golf

* Discover the magic of gemstones at the Scratch Patch

Cape Town gives you the opportunity to experience something different - every day!