What To Do In Cape Town, South Africa
Five Things to do in Cape Town
The Western Cape is a region rich in agriculture, breathtaking beaches and mountains, wine farms and estates, and diverse culture. In addition to this, there are plenty of historical and sightseeing adventures on offer for the intrepid tourist. Cape Town, which is South Africa’s second most populous city, draws millions of tourists from all over the world each year. They all want to experience firsthand the beauty of the city and its surroundings that they have only heard about from family and friends that have visited before them. The best time to visit Cape Town is dependent on your interests and budget. Accommodation is much cheaper between May and September since this is the Cape’s rainy season. Summertime (November-April) is the recommended time of year to visit Cape Town. One will not find a better climate than the Cape summer, not to mention, the long daylight hours and bearing witness to awesome sunsets over the Atlantic. However, Cape Town is worth the trip any time of the year owing to the regions smorgasbord of year round activities. Here are some highly recommended activities you should investigate when visiting Cape Town including Shark Cage Diving.
• Shark Cage Diving
The Cape Coast is one of the best places in the world to see and experience the awesome Great White Shark. Whether you view the sharks from the surface or go down into the water in a cage with professional shark operators, you are guaranteed a thrilling experience. Gansbaai is a small coastal town about 180km north of Cape Town CBD, and is one of the best locations to go shark cage diving. Arrange this thrilling shark cage diving experience at
• Robben Island
This is the island where former South African president and international icon, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned for 18 years. If you want to go on this trip it is advisable to book your tour well in advance as it often fully booked weeks in advance. The entire trip is approximately three and a half hours long. Guests of Robben Island are transported to the island by ferry which departs from the V&A Waterfront. Upon arrival you will be taken on a guided tour of the island prison and Shark Cage Diving with a former political prisoner as your host.
• The Cape Peninsula
A visit to The Cape Peninsula is a whole day trip and is most enjoyable on a clear day. The trip takes you to the tip of the peninsula where the warm Indian Ocean coincides with the cold Atlantic Ocean and will leave one with the feeling that they have truly stood at the bottom of the world. There is also an optional boat trip that takes you to Hout Bay passing Seal Island along the way (The name of the island speaks for itself).
• Wine Tour
Although this tour is a must for wine connoisseurs, the beautiful landscapes and historic Cape Dutch wine estates will render the teetotaller delighted. In addition to this, make sure you enjoy a delectable lunch at some of the country’s top graded restaurants that are housed on the wide variety of wine estates.
• Walk with Baboons
Those who have a true spirit of adventure have sacrificed large amounts of time and money to get close to primates in their natural habitat in other parts of Africa. In Cape Town you’ll pay no more than fifty dollars with Baboon Matters, an organisation that offers you the opportunity to walk with the awe inspiring Chacma Baboon that call the Cape Peninsula home.
If you are visiting Cape Town and would like to experience the adventure of going Shark Cage Diving, come to South Africa now!