Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa
Cape Town is one of the world's most spectacular cities - dominated by the flat-topped Table Mountain overlooking a coastline where penguins roam wine country beckons and Mandela's legacy echoes.
Cape Town Intl (CPT)
Silversea; Viking; Holland America; Regent; Seabourn; Celebrity; Princess
November - March (Southern Hemisphere summer)
Ride the cable car up Table Mountain (UNESCO); visit Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point; Robben Island (Nelson Mandela's prison); wine tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek; Boulders Beach penguin colony
Cruise ship docks at V&A Waterfront - right in the heart of the city
Some areas of Cape Town have high crime - stay in tourist areas; do not walk on isolated beaches alone; use reputable car services; Table Mountain cable car closes in strong winds
Table Mountain cable car MUST be booked in advance - it sells out especially at sunset. Cape of Good Hope and penguin colony combo is the most popular day trip. Stellenbosch wine region is world-class and very affordable.
Braai (BBQ); bobotie; malva pudding; fresh seafood; Cape Malay curry; local pinotage wine; Amarula cream liqueur
V&A Waterfront mall; Green Market Square for crafts; Cape Malay spices; African art; Kirstenbosch plant shop
Yes
South African Rand / Credit cards widely accepted