6 Compelling Reasons to Visit Cape Town, South Africa This Year

With vaccines rolling out and travel resuming, now is a great time to start planning your next getaway. If you need inspiration, take a visual tour of Cape Town and discover why this city draws visitors from around the world.

  • Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront sits along the Atlantic with Table Mountain as a dramatic backdrop. Popular for shopping, dining and entertainment, it welcomes millions of visitors each year. © Gerold Grotelueschen | Dreamstime.com
  • Seal Island
    Near Hout Bay, Seal Island is home to tens of thousands of Cape fur seals. Visitors on boat tours often spot these spirited animals and the brown fur seals that share the island. © Vitmark | Dreamstime.com
  • Camps Bay suburb
    Camps Bay, on the west side of the Cape Peninsula, is known for its sandy beach, coastal promenade and views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range. The area offers seaside cafés, swimming spots and a lively atmosphere. © Jaturun Phuengphuttharak | Dreamstime.com
  • V&A Waterfront
    After dark the V&A Waterfront comes alive with street performers, live music and illuminated attractions like the Cape Wheel. It’s a vibrant spot for dining and nightlife. © Arnold Petersen | Dreamstime.com
  • Boulders Beach
    Boulders Beach is celebrated for its sheltered inlets among granite boulders and its colony of African penguins. The area is protected to help preserve this vulnerable species. © Olaf Holland | Dreamstime.com
  • Bo-Kaap
    Perched on the slopes of Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap is the historic heart of Cape Malay culture. Its brightly painted houses, cobbled streets and pre-1850s architecture make it a charming neighborhood to explore. © Littlewormy | Dreamstime.com
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