Best of Cape Town Attractions & Luxury Tours, South Africa

The perfect South Africa vacation begins with Cape Town tours. Warm to temperate year round climate, coupled with music, dance, food and architecture mixed from a variety of European and African cultures, makes this travel destination ideal for all occasions - family vacations, romantic honeymoons, etc.

Enjoy the view of Table Mountain, Signal Hill and Devil’s Peak from the city, or venture to the top by cable car and take in the incredible views. Journey to the Cape coast and bask in the sun on white, sandy beaches such as St. James, Clovelly and Fish Hoek.

Stroll through the historical and colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood which is inhabited by the descendants of Muslim slaves. From here you will experience beautiful views of Cape Town, magnificent mosques, the Bo-Kaap Museum and the Atlas Trading post where you can buy cultural wares and a multitude of spices.

Take a walking tour through the historical Castle of Good Hope and gaze upon military equipment, antique Dutch furnishings and a lovely art collection. Grab guided tours to Robben Island where South Africa tour operators will tell you about political prisoners, such as Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, who were held during the days of apartheid.

Venture to the stunning Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and walk through a maze of gorgeous and exotic flora native to South Africa. If visiting in the summer months from December to April, be sure to arrive early and find a nice spot at the Garden’s grass amphitheatre where you will be entertained by local or popular music artists, or the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.

You might also make excursions to the modern Two Oceans Aquarium, District Six, South African Jewish or South African Maritime Museums, or the South African National or Galleria Gibello Galleries. Or attend a theatrical performance at the Baxter, Masque, Artscape, or Labia Screen Theater.

Be sure to take advantage of the excellent South Africa wine tours to the Constantia Valley and the Cape Winelands which includes the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Franschhoek is considered the culinary capital of the Cape and contains three of the top ten restaurants in the country.

Special Culinary Experiences

La Colombe – This extraordinary restaurant is located on the Constantia Uitsig Wine Farm and makes a luxury wine tasting tour a must-do while in Cape Town. It was voted the best restaurant in Africa and the Middle East in 2006 and remains one of the top three in the country.

Mzoli’s – One of the top three restaurants in Cape Town located in Gugulethu, Mzoli’s offers authentic African dishes served in a pleasant traditional setting.

Wakame or Wafu – Located on Mouille Point. Both serve excellent sushi and seafood.

Interesting/Unique Accommodations

Commodore Hotel – 5 Star luxury hotel preferred by both business and leisure travelers. Besides comfortable, luxurious rooms and suites, the hotel offers an onsite restaurant, pool, steam room and gym.

Primi Seacastle – Located right on top of a pearly white sand beach on some of Cape Town’s most coveted real estate, Primi Seacastle is a luxury boutique hotel which offers mini luxury apartments within view of Table Mountain and the glistening bay.

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