Cape Town Tourist Attractions

V&A Waterfront

Visitors can enjoy various activities and sights at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. Some of the most suggested activities are the Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup, a City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off trip, and riding the Cape Wheel. Also, visitors can enjoy shopping, experimenting with various foods and beverages, visiting the Two Oceans Aquarium, learning about the Waterfront's history, and touring the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. The Waterfront also hosts many cultural events throughout the year, including comedic performances.

There are entrance fees for many attractions and events at the Waterfront. For instance, the admission fee to the Cape Wheel is roughly R130 for adults and R60 for kids. The general entry price to the Zeitz MOCAA museum is R220 for adults and R110 for kids, while the admission price to the Two Oceans Aquarium is roughly R185 for adults and R135 for kids. For the most up-to-date rates and packages, visiting the website or ticket office of the specific attraction is preferable.

Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope is a renowned tourist destination in Cape Town, South Africa. Hiking, biking, sightseeing, and beach days are just a few activities for visitors in and around the area. The adjacent Robberg Peninsula offers fantastic hiking options and wildlife areas where tourists may get up and personal with animals. Popular trips include the Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town and the Table Mountain, Penguins, and Cape Point Small Group Tour, which teach visitors about the area's history and natural beauty.

There are several ways to reach Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town. The most convenient mode of transportation is to drive, which takes around an hour and a half from the city center. Visitors can take the M3 from the city center to the Cape of Good Hope and then the M64 via the mountains. Visitors can also take the railway to Fish Hoek and a taxi to the Cape of Good Hope. Visitors will appreciate the scenic ride and stunning views along the way, regardless of the method of transportation.

Robben Island

Robben Island is a small island off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, well known for its previous prison, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Robben Island is now a UNESCO World Heritage site that draws tourists from all over the world. Seeing the former jail, visiting the Penguin Sanctuary, exploring the Lepers Cemetery, and visiting the Prison Museum are just a few of the best things to do on the island.

Tourists can reach the island via ferry from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. A ferry tour with one-way hotel pickup, a ferry ticket and township time, and a shoreline and sunset tour are possibilities. On the mainland, visitors can participate in activities in the Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town and the Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek.

Aquila Private Nature Reserve

Aquila Private Nature Reserve is a wildlife protection area in South Africa's Western Cape. It is home to a diverse assortment of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos, as well as zebras and giraffes. Aquila has been named one of the "World's 21 Favorite Things to Do in Cape Town," and Sawubona Magazine has named it one of the top ten-day trip locations.

Visitors can drive from Cape Town to Aquila Private Nature Reserve in around 2 hours. Visitors can also take a bus or private transfer from Cape Town or Cape Town International Airport. When you get to Aquila Game Reserve, you'll go on a 2-hour game drive in a 4x4 and see a Lion Preservation Project. Other activities available at the reserve include horseback riding, quad biking, and spa treatments.