Most first time visitors to South Africa take a tour to Cape Town. Mesmerized by visions of Table Mountain, Cape Point, affordable restaurants, excellent wines, sunny blue skies, clean beaches and welcoming Capetonians, a holiday to Cape Town never fails to impress visitors.
Our Rhino Africa travel consultants are experts in tailor-making tours to suit individual needs and requirements. Discuss with us your individual requirements so that we can create the perfect holiday. Sheltered beneath the familiar shape of Table Mountain, this historic city is instantly recognizable, and few cities in the world possess its beauty and style. The Rhino Africa offices are based in Cape Town and whilst we admit to being slightly biased, we challenge you, once you’ve traveled to Cape Town to not agree with us.
Cape Town’s Great Beaches
The beaches on both the Atlantic and False Bay sides are truly legendary. They stretch endlessly, and you can walk for miles without seeing a fast food outlet or cool drink stand. But you will see seagulls, dolphins, penguins and whales in season. The Atlantic is freezing – so forget swimming. The beaches of the Atlantic seaboard ( Bantry Bay, Clifton, Llandudno and Camps Bay ) attract the in crowd. If its swimming your looking for then head for the warmer waters of St James, Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek and Simonstown. Don’t miss visiting Boulders Beach where you can snorkel around with Penguins and explore the secluded coves and pools.
An area rich in History
Which ever tour of Cape Town that you decide to take, there is always history in the air. Take the opportunity to include a cultural aspect into your tour, by including a township tour and tour of Bo Kaap to see the communities in these areas. Be sure include a boat tour to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and thousands of other political prisoners were imprisoned. Cape Town is a small city, so walking tours are easy and you can pack a lot into just a few hours.
African Markets
When you plan your tour to Cape Town be sure to include some time in the Markets. Cape Town has some of the best markets in South Africa. The Red Shed and Blue Shed at the V&A Waterfront offer tourists some of the best shopping experiences in Cape Town. On a Sunday be sure to head to Greenpoint Market, where you can purchase artifacts from all over Africa. Also head to Hout Bay on a Sunday to see the weekly craft market. Greenmarket Square in the centre of Cape Town is open daily from Monday to Saturday.
Cape Town’s Outdoor Activities
Tours to Cape Town are ideal if you have a sense of adventure. Choose between Paragliding off Lions Head, Shark Cage Diving Tours in Gansbaai, Huey Helicopter Rides around the Cape Peninsula, Abseiling from Table Mountain, Kite Surfing, Mountain Bike Trails and horse back riding along lonely beaches. Those looking for an adventure tours will find lots to keep them entertained in Cape Town.
Great Food and Wine of the Cape
Cape Town has some of the best restaurants in the world combine this with award winning wine estates producing some excellent vintages, and you’ve got a recipe for success. Our Cape Town Tours allow you to eat out and discover some magical destinations. Cape Town is the ultimate picnic land. Pack a basket and head off for a sunset picnic on top of Table Mountain, or head down to Clifton or Camps Bay Beaches and watch the pink sun turn crimson before it slips below the horizon.
