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Cape Town flaunts its natural beauty with pride, positioned seductively between the mountains and the sea. Rising above the city, the iconic Table Mountain offers the ideal plateau for panoramic views that reach from its slopes to the glittering Atlantic, botanical gardens beckon from its slopes, and some of South Africa 's best are the long blonde beaches of the city, backed by towering peaks.
Bubbling under the surface is an irrepressible sense of adventure, and with a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking , biking, surfing, and paragliding to whale-watching trips and cage dives with big white sharks, travellers will join in the fun.
Cape Town has a rich and, at times, tumultuous history as the oldest European settlement in Africa. History buffs will see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years on Robben Island. Elegant Stellenbosch in the hinterland is a Nirvana for foodies. Scenic drives slice through mountains that plunge to the sea along the rugged coast, penguins waddle on sandy beaches, and Cape Point is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the world's richest floral kingdoms.
Mountain Table : Growing 1,087 metres south of the city centre, the flat-topped Table Mountain is South Africa's most photographed landmark and a constant reminder that in this amazing seaside city, nature is queen. The mountain forms the northern end of the Cape Peninsula and sits within Table Mountain National Park, formed from large beds of sandstone and slate.
National Botanical Gardens of Kirstenbosch: The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cape Floristic Region, in a beautiful setting on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. The site was bequeathed to the state by Cecil Rhodes in 1902 and the gardens were set up to conserve the indigenous flora of the country in 1913-one of the world's first botanical gardens with this aim.
Signal Hill and the Arsenal of Noon : Signal Hill provides breathtaking views of Cape Town, Table Bay, and the glittering Atlantic Ocean from its 350-meter peak, five minutes' drive west of the city center. The hill forms the body of the adjacent Lion 's Head peak and was named when signal flags were flown from here to give messages to approaching ships for its historical use.
Clifton and Beaches at Camps Bay : The beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, about six kilometres from the city centre, draw the buff, the bronze, and the stunning, as well as the big bucks. Some of the priciest real estate in the city overlooks four gleaming white-sand beaches at Clifton, Cape Town 's St. Tropez, flanked by smooth granite boulders and washed by sparkling, yet crisp, blue seas.
The Waterfront of Victoria & Alfred: The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront spreads across two harbour basins, and is a buzzing entertainment quarter reminiscent of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. This reimagined waterfront district was once a scruffy fishing harbour and is now one of the top tourist attractions in the area, and many of the old buildings have been preserved and renovated. Millions of tourists flock to supermarkets, jazz venues, restaurants , hotels, theatres, drama colleges, movie theatres, and museums every year.
Peak Drive by Chapman: One of the most jaw-dropping driving routes in the world is Chapman's Peak Drive, affectionately named "Chappies" by the locals, about 25 kilometres from the city centre. This magnificent toll road winds its way for about nine kilometres between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, passing the panoramic Chapman's Peak point along the way, cut into the sheer face of Chapman 's Peak that plunges to the sea. This is not a path for those susceptible to motion sickness, with 114 curves cut into the rock face, some perched more than 500 metres above the shore.
Isle of Robben: Robben Island in Table Bay has been a harsh gaol for almost 400 years, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years in a tiny cell during the Apartheid period. Today, for those interested in South African history, the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see attraction. Tours to the island begin at the Nelson Mandela Gateway on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with interactive exhibits in the museum before travellers board ships to the island. Depending on environmental conditions, the boat ride takes about 30 minutes to an hour and can be rough during great swells.
Great Dives of the White Shark Cage : Thrill seekers will come face-to - face with one of the ocean's most feared predators in the cold waters off the coast of Cape Town: great white sharks. Protected by the thick bars of an iron cage, as these amazing animals swim within inches of the bars, divers gain a hefty dose of adrenaline.
City Hall & Good Hope Castle : In central Cape Town, history buffs can visit two notable historic buildings within five minutes' walk of each other. Cape Town City Hall, designed in 1905, is a striking combination of the colonial architecture of the Italian Neo-Renaissance and the British. The 60-meter-high bell-tower was modelled on Big Ben in London, with a carillon installed in 1923.
The stunning mosaic floors, marble staircase, and spectacular stained glass are among the highlights of the interior. Note the balcony overlooking the Grand Parade, where, after 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela, the country's future president, addressed a jubilant crowd in 1990. The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, based here, should also try to attend a performance for music lovers.
Museum of The Heart of Cape Town : The Heart of Cape Town Museum opened at Groote Schuur Hospital in 2007 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Christiaan Barnard's first heart transplant. On a fascinating two-hour tour, experienced teachers take visitors to see recreations of the operating facilities in the real rooms where the surgery took place. The tours will discuss everything from the ethical ramifications of the moment to the recipient's and the donor's past. And visitors with no medical history enjoy learning about this life-saving procedure 's history.
Iziko South African Museums : Eleven museums are part of the Iziko Museums of South Africa, governed by a council appointed by the Minister of Arts and Culture. The Bo-Kaap Museum in the Bo-Kaap District, an old Malay quarter with brightly painted two-story houses still inhabited by the descendants of slaves who were brought from the East Indies to the Cape in the second half of the 17th century, is a top museum in this group. In a rare early Cape-Dutch house circa 1763, this excellent museum demonstrates facets of Muslim life in the 19th century. A set of carts and carriages houses a space on the premises.
The Museum of District Six : When the South African government decided the city was to be a white one, 70,000 inhabitants of multi-ethnic District Six were displaced in 1966. The residents of this now-vanished district are honoured by this poignant museum. A large-scale map is on the floor of the museum, where former residents are invited to mark their old homes and community features.
The Zeitz MOCAA : The Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) opened in late 2017 and is the world's largest museum on the continent dedicated to contemporary African art. This visually spectacular museum, located in a converted 9,500-square-metre grain silo with the backdrop of the iconic Table Mountain on the waterfront of Victoria and Alfred, has nine floors with over 100 galleries.
Bo-Kaap : In the Cape Malay (commonly referred to as Bo-Kaap) area, situated in the heart of the city at the foot of Signal Hill, gently rolling streets lined with brightly coloured houses welcome tourists. "This vibrant region is home to the Muslim community of Cape Town, consisting of those descended from the" Cape Malays, "slaves brought from Indonesia , Malaysia, and other African countries by Dutch settlers. In an effort to prevent gentrification, locals are adamant about preserving their history and structures, and tourists frequently see signs saying, "This Heritage Site is under threat."
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Departing from Chennai airport. Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport Our English Speaking Representative who will assist on a private road to your hotel. Arrive in the Mother City and check in to your hotel Afternoon Free at Leisure to explore the Mother City on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Depart in a Private half day Cape Town city Tour, Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain (Table Mountain is weather permitting) for a panoramic view of the city and coastline. Continue through the historic Malay Quarter, past the South African Museum, with its famed Bushmen exhibits, the Castle and other interesting sights. Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This is South Africa's most talked about tourist venue with many shops and restaurants. (You may wish to stay at the harbour and explore on your own before returning to your hotel on your own). Overnight at the hotel
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Depart on a Full day Tour of Cape Point; We flank the cold Atlantic Ocean en route to Hout Bay. Once a fishing community now one of the most popular residential areas, the harbour still has a charm of days gone by. Enjoy a half-hour cruise to "Seal Island" or for the not so adventurous the fish market "Mariners Wharf" is a must. We now continue alongside the Indian Ocean, and stop to see the Jackass penguin colony, which has become well established, at Boulders beach near Simonstown. Afternoon travel onwards until we reach Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Said to be the romantic meeting place of the two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, Sir Francis Drake the Explorer once called it "the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the Globe”. And rightly so, it must be the highlight of any visit to the Mother City, if not South Africa. Our last stop of the day is at The Flying Dutchman, known as the Funicular Ride & KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS
Breakfast will be served at the Hotel. Depart on a private road transfer Cape Town International Airport for your flight back home!
3* / 4* / 5* Hotel Accommodation (As per required)
English Speaking Guide *
Breakfast Lunch Dinner (As per required)
Luxury & Comfort Vehicle Transfer for all sightseeing Return Airport Transfer
As per the itinerary
Return Flights (As per the airport convenience)
USD 50000 Worth Travel Insurance
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