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Our guide to the best things to do in South African's Cape Town; scale Table Mountain, sample Stellenbosch's wine estates, or plan a "Big Five" safari

From beautiful beaches to rolling vineyards, these are the top unmissable attractions in Cape Town.

We head down to the multicultural reaches of the Bo-Kaap neighborhood in Cape Town, where Malay, Indian and Dutch traditions coalesce between the sights.

Don't think that wet weather means you should stay away; Cape Town is as much fun in the rain – here are 10 reasons why.

Insider Travel Guides

Life moves a little more slowly in Cape Town, South Africa’s chilled-out coastal hideaway.

Visitors to Cape Town will get the best of both worlds – a vibrant, buzzing city with a wealth of outdoor fun, all on the doorstep of a stunning coast with beautiful beaches and water sports aplenty.


The Insider Guide

Your best  bet is to start with Table Mountain, Cape Town’s most famous landmark. Take the cable car to the 1,086m summit for majestic views of the city and Table Bay, then descend to spend time in the 221km national park, which encompasses the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach – home to a 3,000-strong penguin colony and 540m-year-old granite boulders.

For a cardio-busting climb, the lighthouse at Cape Point offers top views – the Flying Dutchman funicular means you can enjoy them with far less effort – while the pretty seaside town of Hermanus is where you can watch whales go past your window in season. And – if you’re brave enough – you can even go cage-diving with great white sharks 50km along the coast at Gansbaai.
 
Kiteboarders and windsurfers should head to popular Muizenberg or Table View to experience the Cape Doctor – the strong southeasterly wind that blows along the South African coast. For a calmer day out, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is rich in biodiversity, including native fynbos, and home to indigenous wildlife.
 
Meanwhile, the streets of Cape Town offer a mix of arts, culture and fantastic food. Be sure to visit the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock – a creative hub of collaborating artists and designers running workshops, street markets and festivals. Bo-Kaap, home to a diverse Muslim community and Cape Malay cuisine, is where you’ll find a vibrant community with brightly coloured houses and cobbled streets.
 
Just 11km from Cape Town, Robben Island – where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years in prison – is now a much-visited Unesco World Heritage Site. District Six, meanwhile, is where, in the 1970s, the apartheid government forcibly removed more than 60,000 people,. Today it’s home to a museum telling the stories of those events while also promoting social justice.
 
For more details on what Cape Town has to offer, read on.


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From palaces to houseboats, here are the most opulent hotels in India – all bookable with Culture Trip.

Asia

India

The Best Luxury Hotels in India

Learn about the history of British rule in India and Pakistan and their fight for independence.

A Brief History of India and Pakistan and Their Independence

A Brief History of India and Pakistan

If you’re travelling solo through India and want to know where to go, read our guide to the best destinations in the country.

The Best Destinations in India for Solo Travel

Read our guide to finding the best hotel to stay at in Hyderabad, India, and book your stay with Culture Trip.

Hyderabad

The Best Hotels in Hyderabad, India

Read our guide to staying in Agra's most luxurious hotels and enjoying the cultural sights it offers, and book your stay with Culture Trip.

Agra

The Best Hotels in Agra, India

Feeling hungry? Read our guide to the most commonly used Indian spices that will inspire you to cook up a mean curry.

The Most Common and Flavourful Indian Spices

If you’re visiting the Himalayas to find some solace and high-altitude hikes, these hotels are absolutely worth the trip – all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Himalayan Hotels in India

Recast colonial mansions, centuries-old tea estates and prize-winning Ayurvedic retreats – Kerala has some great places to stay, bookable on Culture Trip.

The Best Boutique Hotels in Kerala

From literal palaces to cosy little B&Bs, Jaipur has great accommodation options to suit every style and budget – book your stay now with Culture Trip.

Where to Stay in Jaipur, India

From convenient airport hotels to palatial presidential suites, check out the top places to stay in Delhi, India, all bookable with Culture Trip.

Delhi

The Best Hotels in Delhi, India

Do you know what the national sport of India is? It’s definitely not hockey. Discover why there is no officially recognized national sport in the country.

Here’s Why India Doesn’t Have a National Sport

Discover our pick of the most tempting traditional Indian dishes, from street-food snacks to main-meal curries and delicious delicacies.

10 Traditional Indian Dishes You Need to Try

On the banks of glistening lakes and between palaces, we go in search of the finest hotels and guesthouses in Udaipur. Book your stay now with Culture Trip.

The Best Hotels and Guesthouses in Udaipur, India

Read our list of temples in India famous For their erotic sculptures with the representation of various positions from the Kamasutra.

These Temples in India Are Famous For Their Erotic Sculptures

Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and heavily influenced by Sanskrit. 

11 Beautiful Words to Make You Fall in Love with the Hindi Language

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