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Robben Island - Prison where Nelson Mandela and others political prisoners were held during apartheid. Its a very powerful experience but does require a boat ride in Table Bay.

https://www.robben-island.org.za/

Boulders Beach - Swim and hang out with African penguins!! But be sure to get here early to beat the crowds.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - Beautiful botanic garden in Constantia

Table Mountain - Classic landmark of Cape Town with stunning views of the city and the surroundings. Take the cable car or hike to the top

Hop on Hop off bus - Not usually our cup of tea but the one in Cape Town is great and an easy way to get a taste of many parts of the city. You can catch the blue line from near Constantia Nek and stop at all the great sites around town.

https://citysightseeing.co.za/en/cape-town

Lion's head - Hike with great views of Table mountain

Clifton and Camp's Bay - Ritzy area with a beautiful beach and many restaurants

V&A Waterfront - Downtown area with many shops and restaurants that is a central tourist area of Cape Town. There is a great tourist market with local goods and lots of good restaurants! Or you could try the Oranjezicht City Farm Market for some local food options!

Simon's Town - A pretty seaside town on False Bay where you kind find nice fish and chips and a small local market right near the water. Don't forget to say hi to Able Seaman Just Nuisance!

Cape of Good Hope - Where the Atlantic meets the Indian ocean. Beautiful scenery on the drive there. Watch out for baboons!

Constantia - Cape Town's wine region, hosting many great vineyards with excellent wine and stunning views. Some of our favorites are Constantia Glen, Beau Constantia, Buitenverwachting and Klein Constantia.

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Tips from the locals

Kirstenbosch garden is great place to try scones with jam and clotted cream!!

Vineyard Hotel in Claremont does a nice afternoon tea on their terrace.

Hohenort Hotel in Constantia also offers a lovely high tea in the afternoon.

It’s probably a good idea to book ahead as March is a busy time of year around town.

Four&Twenty Cafe or Chardonnay Deli at Constantia Uitsig have great breakfast and lunch options

Coffee Bloc at Buitenverwachting wine estate is also great for coffee and/or breakfast and wine tasting.

Bistro 1682 at Steenberg Wine Estate - great bubbles and they do a lovely breakfast and great sundowner/tapas spot.

For those who want a morning dip/swim - Dalebrook tidal pool in a Kalk bay and then you can pop straight over the road to Chardonnay deli for coffee/breakfast, or swim at St James Tidal pool and next door is Folk Cafe.