Cape Town glistens at the southern tip of the African continent. Amazing sites, from Robben Island, Nelson Mandela's former prison, to tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City". Sun worshippers, surfers and divers flock to nearby white sand beaches and azure waters under Table Mountain. The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters.
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Cape Town is a great place to visit if you like to see a mix of cultures. Some spots to see include Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), the Victoria and Albert... More
I had the time of my life in Cape Town. It is a truely amazing place that is beautiful, diverse, full of culture, great food/ night life and everything else in between.
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Gimmicks abound at this 130-room hotel that aims to cater to adventure tourists, there's even a functional climbing wall set up on the hotel's exterior....more