What to do in Cape Town

What to do and where to stayon your Cape Town holiday

January 20, 2008
Your Cape Town holidayYou're planning your holiday in Cape Town and you're not sure where to start. Where do you go when you arrive and what do you do? I've set up this page to help you make the most of the time you have available, be it 3 days, 5 days or longer. I also recommend some popular Cape Town accommodation establishments which will make you feel right at home.In fact the pages on this site are all aimed at making your holiday in Cape Town a pleasant and memorable experience! All you need to do is have fun!The easiest way, by the way, to see what this site offers you is to browse my home page, or site map. where you'll find lots of useful information.For cheaper access to numerous Cape Town attractions: Cape Town Pass
The following areas offer a wide range of accommodation
City Bowl
Cape Winelands
V&A Waterfront
South Peninsula
Atlantic Seaboard(N)
Atlantic Seaboard(S)
Where to stayLets start with your accommodation. There are a lot of excellent choices of accommodation in Cape Town and a good number of pages on this site are devoted to this topic. It all depends on your budget and where you want to be. Starting with budget backpacker hostels, you gradually work your way up the scale to luxury hotels and villas.Personally, I go for the the typical mid range Cape Town Guest House - with a view of course, which is generally owner managed and offers a personal service to match, as well as lots of useful Cape Town holiday information. Here are links to pages I've devoted to some reputable establishments:
Chesterfield Manor Guest HouseEagles Nest Guest HouseHighstead Manor Guest House
Marianella Guest HouseCape Oasis Guest HouseOutback Africa Safari LodgeVilla Hout Bay HeightsWhat to doHaving decided on your Cape Town holiday accommodation and established yourself comfortably, it's time to start appreciating our famous Cape attractions. Your itinenary will depend on whether you are taking a package tour or travelling independantly of course, but there's certainly a lot to see and do. Your Cape Town holiday ..A guided coach or kombi tour of the Cape is an excellent way to appreciate some of the best scenery you'll find anywhere in South Africa and it certainly beats having to find your way around in your rental car. You want a professional tour company offering a wide selection of routes ranging from city bus tours to a 4 day Garden Route adventure. Well I've found just the right company, and what's more I've arranged a discount for you on the cost. Touring Cape Town
Here are some of the most well known Cape Town attractionsCape Town V&A WaterfrontYour Cape Town holiday should at least include a visit to the V&A Waterfront. It is one of the most popular attractions in South Africa with its unique combination of craft markets, shops, entertainment, aquarium and restaurants, and the working harbour. Transport is available from Cape Town station. Give yourself a few hours to explore. Cape Town