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Explore Cape Town and beyond

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There's an abundance of things to do in Cape Town, but time always seems to be in short supply! Cape Town offers a wide range of options to suit every individual and budget.  Cape Town also has such an eclectic, relax and cool vibe! It has to be the mountain :)
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Day excursions and beyond

Cape Town and beyond offers so much for the visitor.  I can never get bored in Cape Town.  I think I will move to Cape Town in a hartbeat!

 
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Nothing beats a beautiful sunset on Table Mountain
2023 Table Mountain Adventurous Hike & Cable Car Down
 
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Watch the sun set with a glass of bubbly, and soak up the views from Table Mountain, while feeling the breeze in your hair
2023 Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town
 
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This is one way to experience the Winelands in the Western Cape
2023 Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
 
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A hop on hop off bus is always a good way to get to know a city, and the same with Cape Town.
2023 Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
 
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Cape Town is not all about city and sea. Less than 3 hours from Cape Town you can experience South African game life.
2023 Aquila Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town
 
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You get the hop on off bus in Cape Town, but why not try a hop on off canal cruise.  A relaxing way to spend an afternoon in Cape Town.
Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise
 
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This is a must see on any Cape Town Visit! Visit Robben Island and the cell where Nelson Mandela was housed.  Very popular tour that needs to be booked in advance
Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Tickets.
 
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Whenever I go to Cape Town I visit the winelands, either by a tour or self drive.  You can't skip a good wine tasting tour when you are in Cape Town and surroundings
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting & Lunch & Tasting Fees Shared Tour
 
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Dramatic cliffs, beautiful beaches and breathtaking views are on offer on this tour, plus you get a chance to see the African penquin in their natural habitat.  Does not matter how many times I visit Cape Point, I am still in awe of the beauty of this place.
Half Day Boulders Penguins and Cape Point Small Group Tour
 
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Get up close but not personal with a great white shark.  What an exhilarating experience!
African Shark Eco-Charters Shark Cage Diving Cape Town
 
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Cape Town's incredible cuisine reflects a rich fusion of cultures, making this tour an excellent opportunity to sample the diverse culinary delights available in the city.
The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour
 
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Just under 2 hours from Cape Town, you will find the beautiful town of Hermanus.  The best place to watch whales from.  Whale watching season runs between July and November.
Marine Big 5 Safari with transport from Hermanus
 
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Stellenbosch is about 45 minutes outside of Cape Town.  Enjoy a walking tour of the beautiful university town of Stellenbosch with it's magnificent Cape Colonial architecture.
Walking Tour of Stellenbosch
 
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Best time to include this tour on your trip to Cape Town is around August/September when the West Coast flowers are in full bloom.  You will also get the chance to visit the quaint town of Darling, and experience the quirky Evita's Peron.
Private Tour : West Coast Nature E-bike with Wildlife & Darling Brew
 
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I can spend a full day at the Spice Route in Paarl, and not be bored! Hotel pick up in Cape Town CBD hotels are included.
Paarl Spice Route Pick Up Drop Off Included
 
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If you can rent a car for a day, why not stop at the Alpaca Loom, and interact with the Alpacas, after that maybe have some lunch at my other favorite spot close by, the Spice Route in Paarl.
The Alpaca Loom