SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONS IN CAPE TOWN - Itinerary for Architects and Nature Lovers
12 DAY HOLIDAY TRAVEL ITINERARY
What are the top sightseeing attractions to see on your trip to Cape Town? View our list of top architectural and natural sightseeing attractions you must see if you have a 12 day holiday itinerary to plan. Images courtesy of CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR and TOP-ARCHITECTS.NO 1. V & A WATERFRONT
SHOPPING PRECINCT BUILT ON WORKING HARBOUR
See everything that goes on in a working harbour while enjoying top cuisine at one of the waterfront restaurants.
NO 2. BOSCHENDAL
A HERITAGE UNIQUE TO THE CAPE
Only an hour's drive from Cape Town view this Cape Dutch farmhouse that is a little less famous than Groot Constantia. With National Heritage Site status and open to the public as a museum, this landmark finds itself in stunning Cape countryside and has a restaurant and wine tasting facility to add to the attraction.See ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for architects working on farms in the Helderberg Basin and different styles that may be possible on these stunning erven.
NO 3. CAMPS BAY BEACH
ONE OF YOUR FIRST STOPS IN CAPE TOWN
This beach is highly accessible through a drive betweeen Table Mountain and Lion's Head on the M62, or via the equally scenic Seapoint on the M61. With a promenade of tall palm trees opposite a bustling street edge full of restaurants and pubs, this pristine beach also enjoys stunning views of the 12 apostle mountain range.VISIT: ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for luxury homes designed by one of Cape Town's top architects.
NO 4. CABLE CAR TO TOP OF TABLE MOUNTAIN
Table Mountain is the attraction that has put Cape Town on the list of top ten destinations for tourists world wide. Be sure to fully experience this landmark to it's full extent by taking the Cable Car to the top, where you will find breathtaking views to the North of the waterfront over the city bowl, as well as views to the East of Camps Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The top of the mountain is a flat rocky area with many indigenous plants growing on it as well as local fauna such as colourful lizards. This in itself is unique to the Cape and well worth seeing as part of your exercusion.
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NO 5. CENTURY CITY
After seeing top beaches and the natural wonder of Table Mountain, you will feel like doing some shopping and watching a movie. Why not visit Canal Walk Shopping Mall at Century City where there is so much to see. Walk out the north side of the mall and experience a Canal with parklike scenery and top Modern architecture sights. Consider going kayaking on the canals, or visiting the bird sancutary at Intaka island if you wish to further the natural beauty side of your holiday.
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NO 6. THE COMPANY GARDENS
No trip to Cape Town is complete without seeing the City Centre itself. This is affectionately called "The City Bowl" because of the way that the CBD is nestled amidts the round shaped valley between Table Mountain, Lion's Head and the waterfront harbour. At the centre of it all is the oldest area of the city historically, called "The company gardens" - site of garden established by the first European settlers for purposes of creating a rest-stop for ships travelling from Europe to India. It is surrounded by historical buildings, museums and places of interest.
NO 7. GREEN POINT PARK
The Cape Town Soccer Stadium in Green Point was built for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup that was hosted by South Africa. A park was built next to the stadium making it a perfect place for a family outing to enjoy nature and local singinging and perfoming talent, right near the city center. This is a popolar spot for locals to enjoy informal family functions in a beautiful setting.
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NO 8. SIMONSTOWN
Meandar down the beautiful coastline drives via the M6, until you find yourself in Simonstown - one of the most picturesque places around Cape Town. Also near here is boulder's beach penguin sanctuary, where you can enjoy seeing one of the animals that the Cape is also well known for.
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NO 9. CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE
This is a full days outing all on its own. Drive around the beautiful nature reserve, dotted wiht points of great historical significance. Take the tram and 20 minute walk to the stunning site of the Cape Point Lighthouse, and enjoy top cuisine for lunch at the Two Oceans restaurant at the heart of the reserve.
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NO 10. VERGELGEN WINE FARM
This is one of the top wine farms to visit in the Cape area, because of the historical Cape Dutch manor home, set amidst a more than 300 year old, immaculately kept garden... as well as two top restaurants, a wine tasting facility and a children's play park... all set amidst stunning Cape countryside and Mountain views. old
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NO 11. KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS
This stunnning park has a significcant role in preserving indegenous plants in the region. The "Fynbos Floral Kingdom", is an entire Kingdom of plants unique to the Western Cape, and the Kingdom with the most plant diversity for it's area in the entire world! View these stunning plants in a heavenly landscape with the back of Table Mountain in the background. Emnjoy the restaurant and childrens play facility, as well as nursery and informative places of inerterest.
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NO 12. HUGUENOT MONUMENT
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This tourist attraction is located only an hours drive from the city centre via stunning Cape countryside in the beautiful town of Franschhoek. Take the N2 north and then R301 and R45 south. Press on the next button to see more of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town.
