Nestled seductively amidst the sea and the mountains, Cape Town flaunts its majestic beauty with pride. Rising above the city, the legendary Table Mountain offers the ideal plateau for panoramic views which sprawl to the glittering Atlantic, the blonde beaches of the city are backed by the towering peaks are some of the best in South Africa and the botanical gardens entice from its slopes. Bubbling beneath the surface is a boisterous sense of adventure and the travellers who come here can join in the fun with a range of other outdoor activities such as paragliding, surfing, biking and hiking. Other things to do here include taking whale watching trips and going on cage drives with the great white sharks.
Cape Town is the oldest settlement of Europe located in Africa. It has a rich and at times a turbulent past. On the Robben Island, the history buffs can see where Mandela was incarcerated for some 18 years. The elegant Stellenbosch in the hinterland is for the foodies. Along the rugged coast, the panoramic drives slice into the mountains and descent into the sea, the penguins totter on the pristine beaches, and Cape Town is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the most opulent floral kingdoms of the world.