Cape Town

Nature

Table Mountain

Table Mountain rises over the Cape Peninsula near Cape Town, standing more than 1,000 meters above sea level. It's the city's signature natural landmark and well worth a visit.

Nature

Table Bay

Table Bay lies off the coast of Cape Town, framed by the flat-topped Table Mountain. From here you can also take in the coastline stretching all the way to the Cape of Good Hope.

Shopping & districts

Bo-Kaap

A neighborhood at the foot of Signal Hill in Cape Town that has long been a center of Cape Malay culture. Strolling its streets, you'll come across distinctive sights such as the Nurul Islam Mosque, built in 1844.

Parks & gardens

Table Mountain National Park

This national park protects the Table Mountain range in Cape Town, home to the rare fynbos plant life native to the area. It's a great place for hiking amid dramatic natural scenery.

Shopping & districts

Constantia

Constantia is an upscale residential area about 20 km south of central Cape Town. As one of South Africa's most affluent neighborhoods, it's a pleasant place to stroll past spacious, elegant estates.

Attraction

South African Astronomical Observatory

The South African Astronomical Observatory is the country's national astronomy research institute, located in the Observatory neighborhood of Cape Town. Its actual observing telescopes are in Sutherland, 370 km away, so it's worth knowing about both sites.

Nature

Lion's Head

A 669-meter peak rising between Table Mountain and Signal Hill in Cape Town. Its name comes from its resemblance to a lion's head, and the summit offers great views of the city and the sea.

Nature

Signal Hill

Signal Hill is one of Cape Town's iconic landmarks, standing beside Lion's Head and Table Mountain. From the summit, you can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding area.