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» 1. Table Mountain
This iconic flat-topped landmark towers 1,087 meters above the city center, Table Mountain National Park, protects an incredible diversity of plants and animals. It is a significant tourist spot, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.
Distance from airport: 28.3 KM
Opening hours: 8:30 am to 6 pm
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Photography: Allowed
» 2. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
This Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. impressive botanical garden in the heart of Cape Town.
Distance from the airport: 20 KM
Opening hours: 8 am to 7 pm (Sep-Mar) / 8 am to 6 pm (Apr-Aug)
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Entry fee: Adults: R65
Photography: Allowed
» 3. Robben Island
This Island is one of the most popular tourist spots in Cape Town and can be reached by ferry from the V&A Waterfront.
Distance from the airport: 38 KM
Opening hours: Ferries run at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Entry fee: Ferry tickets cost R340 for adults and R190 for children
Photography: Allowed only for personal use
» 4. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront(V&A) is considered one of South Africa’s most popular tourist attractions, with its stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Distance from the airport: 24 KM
Opening hours: 9 am to 9 pm All days of the week
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
Entry fee: Free
Photography: Allowed
» 5. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony is the home to a breeding colony of more than 2,000 endangered African Penguins.
Distance from the airport: 45 KM
Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Entry fee: R35 for adults and R10 for kids
Photography: Allowed
» 6. Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach is one of the most famous tourist attractions in cape town. It is actually a series of four beaches separated by a stretch of granite boulders. All these beaches have almost pure white sand and offer beautiful views and sunsets.
Distance from airport: 27.7 KM
Opening hours: Throughout the day & evening
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Entry fee: Free
Water sport: Available
» 7. Muizenberg Beach
It attracts many local as well as international tourists because of its great weather and beautiful surroundings. Its biggest attraction is Cape Town, however, maybe the waves make it popular with surfers.
Distance from the airport: 28 KM
Opening hours: Throughout the day & evening
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Entry fee: Free
Water sport: Available
» 8. Iziko South African Museum
The South African Museum houses more than 1.5 million specimens of scientific importance. The Museum’s collections now range from fossils almost 700 million years old. There are also stone tools made by people 120000 years ago.
Distance from airport: 20.6 KM
Opening hours: 9 am to 5 pm All days of the week
Best time to visit: All year
Entry fee: Adults R30 / 6-18 years R15
» 9. Cape Point
Cape Point is one of the most popular day trips from the city. It is also part of the Cape Floral Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The birdlife is also prolific with more than 250 species.
Distance from the airport: 70 KM
Opening hours: Apr to Sept- 7:am – 5:pm / Oct to Mar- 6:am – 6:pm
Entry fee: R147adult / R76 child
Photography: Allowed
» 10. The Wildflowers and Birds of West Coast National Park
The main attraction to the park is its flora and fauna. During the months July to October nature puts on a wildflower show that is breathtakingly beautiful.
Distance from airport: 108 KM
Opening hours: 7 am – 7 pm (Sept-Mar) 7 am – 6 pm (Apr – Aug)
Best time to visit: July to October
Entry fee: During flower season- R150 adults / Kids R75 / Adult- R75 / kids R37
Photography: Allowed
Best time to visit Cape Town: January to late April.
It is one of the major and famous tourist destinations in South Africa.
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