2006-06-22 05:25:43 · 9 answers · asked by beautyspots 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ South Africa
Cape Town is so beautiful, a great city to visit. If you're going there, which I'm assuming because you are in the travel section, there's a lot to see so make sure you plan your time wisely. It's almost not the best vacation spot because there is so much to do, that when my friend and I took a holiday there from Joburg, we were so overwhelmed! But here's some things you should do:
Table Mountain: you have to get to the top. Either take the cable car or hike up it. Even if you take the cable car, make sure you walk around on the top so you can see the views from all the different sides. It's absolutely gorgeous, and the views are stunning.
Cape Point: This is where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. You can hike out near the point, though you aren't actually allowed in the water. The views once again are beautiful, and there is so much wildlife and vegetation that it is beautiful. You can also drive down one of the paths to see the Cape of Good Hope, the most southwestern point of Africa. However, if you go to Cape Point make sure that any time you leave your car you ROLL UP the windows. My friend and I got out of our rental car to take pictures of the view, and she smacked me as we looked back at the car to see this massive baboon on top! The baboons can be pretty agressive, so don't eat around them if you can, because they will take anything. The birds on Table Mountain are pretty feisty as well; while we were eating a black bird just divebombed my plate to steal a fry. Very interesting!
Robben Island: a prison off the coast of Cape Town that also used to be a leper colony. The first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela of the ANC was held here for over ten years. A place full of history and significance for South Africa, and a very interesting tour as all the tour guides are former prisoners themselves.
Simonstown: There are all these little penguins that play along the beach and you can go up and see them. It's not worth going out of your way, but if you are driving up the coast along the Indian Ocean, definitely stop and see them.
Bloubergstrand: the views of Cape Town and Table Mountain are gorgeous from this spot. My friends live on the beach here, and I woke up each morning staring out over the ocean.
Greenmarket Square: the best place to buy African crafts and all sorts of other things. This is where I bought most of the presents for my family back home.
Long Street: a very cool street in Cape Town that has all sorts of great little shops and places to eat. Something worth checking out.
V&A Waterfront: tourist place extraordinaire. A mall with a huge Woolworths and other stores (including Mugg and Bean, the best coffee shop in SA!), and all sorts of places to look at. This is also the launching point for the tours to Robben Island, and you can find out some information about shark diving and whale watching, and the like.
Well, this should be enough. If you're going there, have fun because it is a wonderful place!!!
2006-06-27 03:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by TracyMichele 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes i went there in March last yr. I live in Durban South Africa. Cape town is an absolutely beautiful city with both the mountain and the sea. everything about the city is just great. if u want to get away from work and destress and be around lovely people its the place to go! or and by the way skyyn777 isnt quite right with the Kruger park being on the east coast. Its actually in northern province which is no where near the east coast!
2006-06-23 02:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have. Why? Did something happen? What's the scoop? You got any gossip?
What kind of answer did you want? A simple yes or no? What about Cape Town?
Ask something with more depth next time...ok?
2006-06-22 14:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by Porgie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEA...my parents are from cape town n ive been there 3 times each for 2 months...its my favourite city...i like how it doesnt snow unlike toronto lol...but great city despite crime...beautiful people and awesome food very yummy...very colourful and awesome landscape the mountain is breath-taking and the ocean is just as beautiful..wish i had that in toronto
2006-06-27 05:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by jelly_jam_maplesyrup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I was in Cape Town in 1999. Awesome Place. There is alot to see and do... so dont expect to sleep.
2006-06-24 18:27:58 · answer #5 · answered by blaqqmolasses 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, it's a wonderful place. There is quite a bit to do there - Table Mountain, Lion's Head for hiking, the Bo-Kaap area is beautiful, Robben Island, some really great nigh tclubs, there is also the V&A Waterfront for shopping and GreenMarket square for wonderful crafts, and the people are amazing. I stayed in a coupleof the backpackers there and met some amazing people. It is one of my favorite cities.
Are you going there?
2006-06-22 13:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by Alauria B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its my favorite city in the world. The setting is beautiful, and there are a ton of things to do, various day and overnight trips, to see nature, animals, their Napa Valley, great restaurants and shopping, and its also very safe. Its a great place to spend a week, if you do, spend another week and go to Kruger Park on the East coast and you will see +100,000 animals, it great.
2006-06-22 06:08:31 · answer #7 · answered by skyyn777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to Cape Town.
2006-06-22 10:27:10 · answer #8 · answered by Diezel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes and i absoluetly loved it. I've been there three times, and still haven't got enough of it. It's so darn beautiful.
2006-06-22 18:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋