Cape Town the City of Table Mountain

Cape Town is situated at the south-western tip of the African continent and it is called the City of Table Mountain because the whole area it’s defined and dominated by it. Robben Island, the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens and the spectacular Cape Point, its gorgeous assets, are making this place magical. Tourists are free to walk its streets, meet its people and fall in love with Cape Town, with its District Six Museum or Castle of Good Hope, enjoying the good weather and the outdoor lifestyle.

cape Town The City Of Table Mountain Is An Ideal Holiday Destination

Cape Town the City of Table Mountain it’s an ideal holiday destination with plenty to see and do either in summer or winter. Cape Town has to offer a wonderful setting for panoramic vistas and magnificent seascapes, being one of the world’s most iconic cities.
Cape Town is surrounded by numerous beaches, Clifton for example is one of the most known. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean are not particularly warm but they are a heaven for surfers, windsurfers and kite-boarders. It’s easy to get to Clifton Beach as it’s near the Lion’s Head promontory. This is another prominent feature you can see from down in Cape Town. It was named Lion’s Head because its shape resembles a crouching lion or a sphinx. It’s worth walking to the top of it for some spectacular views.

You might want to drive to Gansbaai near Hermanus and then onto Dyer Island where you can surface view, snorkel or scuba dive (scuba dive certificate required) here, where the great white shark in its natural environment! All the necessary equipment would be provided.

The peak summer season is generally during between mid-December and early January. But many tourists prefer the hot months of February and March. Anyway, the sunset’s lovers should come in April to contemplate spectacular views, when the light is softer and the temperatures are balmy.

The best time of year to explore the slopes of Table Mountain on foot is between May and July, when the temperate winter starts. Also if you want to witness the best land-based whale-watching in the world, you’ll be able to do this until November. This is the time when the southern right whales migrate to calve and nurse.

No matter when you chose to visit Cape Town you should know that your vacation wouldn’t be complete without a cable-car trip up Table Mountain. The cable-car rotates 360º during the ascent, and once at the top is offering you fantastic views of the city.

A signifying part of the port area has been redeveloped into The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, which has become a symbol of the new South Africa and has a huge variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment opportunities. This place is also the main departure point for visits to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated and where you can take a tour of the prison and the cell left exactly as it was.

Given the above, it would be highly recommended to hire a car for a few days, if not for the whole duration of your stay. This can be arranged from Cape Town International Airport before you arrive. You’d be happy to know that the road infrastructure is excellent and road signs are of the highest international standards. Road rules include driving on the left side of the road (are identical to UK), the traffic outside of rush hour is relatively uncongested, parking is easy and even Table Mountain is helping because the ever-present mountain is a great aid to navigation.

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Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.