Visitors Flock to Cape Town For Some of the Best South Africa Has to Offer
There are many reasons why Cape Town is the most popular international tourist destination in South Africa.
For one, not many cities can boast with 1,073 meter mountain as backdrop.
Add to the mix the city's tumultuous history since the first Europeans settled here in 1652, beautiful beaches, and the option to surf with great white sharks, and it's easy to see why more and more tourists include it on their must-see lists.
Any Cape Town itinerary should include: -A visit to Robben Island, now a UN World Heritage site, to see where Nelson Mandela spent most of his 27 years in prison.
-A trip to the top of Table Mountain, whether by foot (pick one of more than 300 identified routes up and down the mountain) or cable car.
-Go on an organized tour of the Cape Flats to visit townships such as Guguletu (meaning "Our Pride") and Khayelitsha ("New Home") for traditional food and music or a night out at a local shebeen (bar).
-A drive around the Peninsula - make sure to include the beaches at Clifton and Camp's Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive and the penguins at Boulders Beach near Simon's Town.
Some of the hotels are tourist destinations in their own right, with options ranging from a stay in Vicky Ntozini's shack in Khayelitsha to the new exclusive One&Only resort near the V&A Waterfront.
Whether you're visiting the city to paraglide from Table Mountain or for fine dining and designer shopping, there are hotels in Cape Town that will suit your style and budget.
If you plan to spend more time outside the city center, there are a wide variety of hotels in Cape Town's outlying areas.
If you want to stay in the city bowl, the budget hotels in Cape Town's Long and Kloof Streets are a good option if you want to be in the middle of the action.
There are also more upmarket hotels in the city center - alternative options include the Cullinan for luxury seekers and the Extreme Hotel for those who need an adrenaline rush before bedtime.
For one, not many cities can boast with 1,073 meter mountain as backdrop.
Add to the mix the city's tumultuous history since the first Europeans settled here in 1652, beautiful beaches, and the option to surf with great white sharks, and it's easy to see why more and more tourists include it on their must-see lists.
Any Cape Town itinerary should include: -A visit to Robben Island, now a UN World Heritage site, to see where Nelson Mandela spent most of his 27 years in prison.
-A trip to the top of Table Mountain, whether by foot (pick one of more than 300 identified routes up and down the mountain) or cable car.
-Go on an organized tour of the Cape Flats to visit townships such as Guguletu (meaning "Our Pride") and Khayelitsha ("New Home") for traditional food and music or a night out at a local shebeen (bar).
-A drive around the Peninsula - make sure to include the beaches at Clifton and Camp's Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive and the penguins at Boulders Beach near Simon's Town.
Some of the hotels are tourist destinations in their own right, with options ranging from a stay in Vicky Ntozini's shack in Khayelitsha to the new exclusive One&Only resort near the V&A Waterfront.
Whether you're visiting the city to paraglide from Table Mountain or for fine dining and designer shopping, there are hotels in Cape Town that will suit your style and budget.
If you plan to spend more time outside the city center, there are a wide variety of hotels in Cape Town's outlying areas.
If you want to stay in the city bowl, the budget hotels in Cape Town's Long and Kloof Streets are a good option if you want to be in the middle of the action.
There are also more upmarket hotels in the city center - alternative options include the Cullinan for luxury seekers and the Extreme Hotel for those who need an adrenaline rush before bedtime.