Or if you purchase the Cape Town Official City Pass, you’ll be granted free entry onto the cable cars as well as access to over 90 Cape Town points of interest. It's a stunning destination whether you visit in summer or winter! Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and it is quickly taking hold in South Africa, not only as a sport, but as a fitness-orientated pastime as well. Camps Bay. Please note: In order to promote visitor safety at this time, snack and beverage kiosks inside the Aquarium will be temporarily closed. Quick View. St James is flanked by the surfer’s paradise Muizenburg on one side and the popular fishing village of Kalk Bay on the other; Cape Town city centre is less than a forty-minute drive away. With everything from shallow shore to reef dives and even wreck dives, the cold waters around Cape Town have something for divers of every experience level. There are also a number of surfing schools that can help you dip your toes into the water for the first time. For the more fit and adventurous types, there are also full-moon experiences and even tours out to the infamous Cape Point. Stare into those cold, black eyes and try not to scream as it shows you why it is the world’s best cage fighter. If you’re not down with shark cage diving, we highly-recommend giving seal snorkelling a go! Places To Visit in Cape Town | Must-see Attractions - 2019 Dave on 31 Oct 2011 - 07:32. This is a wave-swept pristine beach for hikers to explore. Sharks? South Africa is well-known for Game Viewing and especially Safaris in the Kruger National Park (Take a look at our exclusive 4 Day Kruger Safari ), which are ones of the best in the world to see the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo). Like surfing, part of the draw is the physical element, without it ever feeling like a workout. The more upmarket accommodation in Lakeside is scattered on the lower slopes of the rugged Muizenburg Mountains, offering expansive views of False Bay and distant mountain ranges. Pringle Bay. Home to around 3000 African penguins, Boulders Beach is in Simon’s Town (a gorgeous naval port just outside Cape Town) and is protected by massive granite boulders. Never fear, the cold water of the Atlantic is a tad too nippy for the finned predators, meaning it’s just you and the seals! One of the most spectacular beach views in the world comes into sight as you round Chapman's Peak Drive: Noordhoek's eight kilometre long beach, the Cape Peninsula’s longest and widest stretch of pure white sand. Absolutely safe! Cape Town has some of the most spectacular beaches in the world for surfing. What to expect: The charming coastal village of Pringle Bay is just 85km outside of Cape Town, located on the famous Whale Route. 2. What kid (and plenty of adults) doesn’t want to be a pirate? Sea Point is one of the most accessible and dynamic suburbs along Cape Town’s famous Atlantic Seaboard. With that said, some beaches are a lot better for swimming than others. Cape Town Guide: The Best Things to Do in Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa’s glorious ‘Mother City’ was a destination I had wanted to visit for a long time now. If you’re brave enough, shark diving in Gansbaai is a must . Every year, southern right whales take a vacation in Cape waters, treating Cape Town locals to a display of breaching, fluking, spouting and spyhopping. The chilly waters on the Atlantic Ocean side (Camps Bay, Llandudno and Hout Bay) can … Sea Point Cape Town lies on the Atlantic Seaboard, along the coast. Before my first visit, I had dreamed of gorgeous beaches and a lively and cosmopolitan city. 2. The residential part of Green Point, with its rows of narrow, leafy streets lined with elegant Victorian houses, has a close-knit village atmosphere. The stretch of coastline offers perfect conditions for the sport with the wind and weather just right AND flat waters and waves! 50km out in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. 7 reviews. Cape Town’s ocean orientated adventures are legendary. You'll stop for Cape Malay snacks in Bo-Kaap and a proper South African lunch from David, a vendor in the city centre. You can still see so much in Cape Town! And if you’re on the lookout for fab accommodation in Pringle Bay, Moonstruck Guesthouse is the place to go. First things first – if you don’t have a lot of time, don’t worry! Clifton is well-protected from summer's notorious south-east wind and you can spend entire days here working on your tan, sleeping in the shade of an umbrella and taking refreshing dips in the bracing Atlantic Ocean.