Nature, views and shopping in Cape Town, South Africa
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway takes you right up to the summit of the famed mountain, giving you incredible views across the city and onto the Atlantic Ocean. See if you can spot some adorable dassies (rock rabbits) while exploring the pathways.
Lion's Head
Nestled between Table Mountain and Signal Hill is Lion's Head mountain. Hiking is a popular pastime here, and trails offer incredible vistas across the sea, Cape Town city, Table Mountain and the popular seaside resort of Camps Bay.
Signal Hill
Signal Hill stretches through the suburb of Sea Point, with hiking trails and stunning views of the city and ocean. At midday each day, the Noon Gun is fired from the hill to mark the hour and can be heard all over the city.
Cape Town Nature Reserve
A short drive south from Cape Town takes you to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, a spectacular park with dramatic scenery, empty beaches and great hiking trails. Enjoy bird-watching or try spotting game in the park, or head to the dramatic Cape Point, where you might just spot a whale or two depending on the time of year.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Boat lovers and shopaholics will enjoy a visit to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, where tours and fishing charters are available for an afternoon on the water. The extensive shopping centre here also offers a variety of shops to suit all styles and tastes.
