Holiday Destinations in Cape Town

Cape Town is the second most populated city in South Africa. It is one of the cities which was built by the Dutch’s and is located at the shore of Table Bay.

The place was originally developed during the rule of East India Company. The city is not only the provincial capital but it also has the famous harbor and is often known as the “Cape Floral Kingdom”. There are many famous holiday destinations in Cape Town and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Africa.

Tourism in Cape Town

It is one of the most famous international tourist destinations in South Africa, which is visited by tourists from different parts of the world. The place has very good climate, with beautiful locales, natural setting and very good infrastructure.
The city has any natural features, which are major tourist draw from different corners of the world. The Table Mountain is one such natural feature along with there is several other such places. There are many bays, beaches, islands, natural parks etc. Tourism is of prime importance and is a major source of revenue.

Famous Holiday Destinations in Cape Town

Atlantic Coast

The Atlantic Coast is one of the preferred holiday destinations in Cape Town which is located at a suburban region. The coast stretches from Green point through Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Sea Point, etc to Hout Bay and Llandudno.

The coastline is very attractive as you can enjoy surfing or various other such outdoor activities in the beach. It also has small villages, which are located near the sea. You can also enjoy the baeutiful sunset and sunrise from the beach, as it is not much crowded. If you want you can also simply walk down and enjoy the natural beauty of the island.

Clifton

Even though Clifton is basically a posh residential area, the view of the sea from this place is mesmerizing. The False Bay Coast is a huge tourist attraction as you can relax in the beaches or you can put up at the resorts which are located near the sea and enjoy personalized treatments. In fact apart from this beach, there are four other beaches, which are located nearby. The place has a wonderful natural surrounding which is worth mentioning.

Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park is one of the preferred holiday destinations in Cape Town which is preferred by all adventure lovers. This park was previously known as Cape Peninsula National Park, which aims at protecting the rare type of fynbos vegetation.

Within the park there are two major attractions which are the Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope. You can have a breath taking view of the natural surrounding as it is located atop a hill. You can also see different variety of flora including certain rare species. Proteas, Restios, Ericas etc are few such rare species which can find here.

Another major attraction of this national park is the presence of predators and several other animals including mammals. You can still find some of the small mammal species even though the large predators have disappeared. Some of the smaller animals are rock hyrax, caracal, Cape Grysbok etc.

Planetarium

During trip to Cape Town, you cannot miss the opportunity of dropping in at the Planetarium. Visiting this place will surely give you a different feel, as you can come to know about the stars, constellations, and about the galaxy. You can also see different stars, by sitting at the cushion chairs or watch a film in the night sky which is being projected on the dome shaped roof of the planetarium. In fact after you have a look at the sky and stars here, your whole perception about sky and space will change completely. A trip to this place is fun as well as informative.

Hout Bay

Hout Bay is one of the other famous holiday destinations in Cape Town, which you can visit during your trip. It has a lot to offer to tourists as it is one of the most cosmopolitan places. A boat cruise in the bay is something which you should not miss. The boat cruise starts its journey from the harbor and is simply marvelous.
A trip to Cape Town has a lot to offer to its tourists. So what are you waiting for Just pack your bags and visit this beautiful place which has some of the best beaches, islands, amusement parks etc.