Cape town is truly an exceptional city. Located on the Western Cape of Africa, Cape Town offers a mix of cosmopolitan city, majestic mountains and beautiful beaches. This combination makes Cape Town one of the most attractive cities to be found in the world.
Cape Town is known by its residents as the Mother City and is by far the oldest community in South Africa. With a fusion of races from the slaves who were brought to the land from countries such as Angola, Madagascar, Mozambique and even European counties, Cape Town is a unique blend.
The modern city of Cape Town is drowning in culture and architecture. The history to this land is both saddening and humbling at the same time, and foe those keen to learn more about the ancient South Africa, it is worth visiting one of the many museums including the District Six Museum found on the edge of central Cape Town. This fateful museum commemorates the time when the oppressive apartheid laws during the 60?s and 70?s made it possible for land on which this museum stands be destroyed to make way for a white suburb. The District Six museum shows startling photographs of this time and a number of other documentation relating to these events.
You can not visit Cape Town with out paying a visit to Table Mountain. Impossible to even miss, Table Mountain towers over the city in an impressive and imposing manner. This mountain is set on a rocky peninsula with lush valleys and a view which will take your breath away. From this soaring peak you can witness the merging of the Indian and Atlantic ocean as it stretches as far as the eye can see.
After a hard days sight seeing in this magical city, you might want to sit back and relax on one of the most sensational beaches in the world. The white sands at Campus Bay are a popular tourist choice for activities such as surfing and diving or even for just lounging around enjoying the atmosphere while basking in the sun.
For those keen outdoor enthusiasts, then one of the most common activities to take part in while holidaying in Cape Town is a spot of hiking. The best area for this can be found in the Western Cape, the Garden Route, Drakensburg and Mpumalanga. In each of these locations there are organised hiking tours which can be booked for anything from one day to a week with overnight huts provided. The easiest way to go about booking one of these hiking tours would be to get in touch with the National Parks Board.
The night life in Cape Town is as you would expect, dynamic. There are a huge selection of bars, restaurants and clubs to be visited in the heart of the city. Even the main beach resorts have adequate entertainment, but for a more authentic Cape Town experience then the city centre is the place to be. What ever form of entertainment you are in search of you are sure to find it in Cape Town.
