The Table Mountains and Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa

On the southwestern tip of South Africa lies Cape Town. As the oldest city in the country, Cape Town has gained popularity among visitors for its proximity to a wide variety of outdoor activities, along with the cuisine and architecture within the city.

The most visited national park in South Africa, Table Mountain, is arguably the biggest draw to Cape Town for anyone looking for a hiking adventure. Table Mountain’s iconic feature is the 3 km. plateau at the peak. This plateau provides gorgeous views across both the city and bay of Cape Town, or, depending on the weather, an otherworldly view of cloud cover below the peak of the mountain. To reach the summit, visitors can choose to take a hike up the mountain via one of the dozens of trails and paths, or take a trip in the gondolas up to the viewpoint!

Table Mountain provides fantastic activities above the clouds, while the two bays in Cape Town offer a variety of impressive watersports and adventures. If you want to relax and soak in the rays, Llandundo Beach is a white sand beach surrounded by mountain views on either side. It also is a popular surf spot, so while you lay back and enjoy the weather, you might catch a glimpse of surfers hanging ten! For animal lovers, Boulders Beach is the place for you. Boulders Beach is home to a colony of the endangered African penguin. These rare birds can only be seen on select areas of the coast in South Africa and Namibia, so be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to witness these beautiful birds in their natural habitat while visiting Cape Town!

If you’re a fan of unique travel experiences, the ocean beyond Cape Town has many bold outings that would excite even the most experienced adrenaline junkie. Day trips from Cape Town provide the opportunity to go whale-watching, skydiving, and even cage diving with great white sharks! If you want to dive with one of these awe-inspiring creatures, be sure to visit during peak season to increase your chances of an encounter!

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