If you plan to be in Cape Town only for a short stay then you should consider a day trip tour. There are too many things to mention that one can do in Cape Town. Just for starters, you can stroll through the city and see the many historical sites or take a trip up the mountain. If it's physical activity you want to engage in then this is the city for you but if you're a couch potato then head for one of the many magnificent beaches for a well deserved stretch on the sand.
From just one day to several days it's a matter of tastes, preferences and fitness. You can plan these activities yourself or have a tour company arrange everything for you. One would think that because the city is so small compared to other major international cities that there would be little to see and do? Wrong! The opposite is true; there is so much to take in.
Originally the city was established as a refreshment station for the merchant ships plying their trade to the Far East. A garden was started where fruits and vegetables could be grown and sold to the crews of these ships. It is here in the old gardens that you can start your day trip. They lie at the bottom of Table Mountain close to where Parliament is situated. The gardens are no longer for growing sustainable fruit and vegetables but have more of a botanical interest now.
There are various routes to the top of Table Mountain but the easiest is with the cable car. As you rise to the upper cable station, the car allows you to view the city from a 360 degree rotating platform. The highest point on the mountain is over a kilometre above the city and has a breath-taking view of the region. If you like hiking then there are a number of trails that range from easy, intermediate and advanced to get to the top; a bit slower than the cable car but you get to see the same astounding view once you reach the summit.
A day trip is a viable option because of the short distance you are from everything. You can literally, depending on your energy levels, do everything in one day in Cape Town. The fact that you can go from one thousand metres above the sea to an internationally acclaimed vineyard in an hour is a rare treat.
There are all sorts of sporting and leisure activities available from kite surfing to hang-gliding, shark cage diving, mountain biking, and surfing that tourists can participate in. They can all be included in a day trip tour package - and don't forget the vibrant vineyards that are just a short drive out of city!
Learn more about Cape Town day trips. Stop by Wow Cape Town Tours' site where you can find out all about the best Cape Town Tours offers.
From just one day to several days it's a matter of tastes, preferences and fitness. You can plan these activities yourself or have a tour company arrange everything for you. One would think that because the city is so small compared to other major international cities that there would be little to see and do? Wrong! The opposite is true; there is so much to take in.
Originally the city was established as a refreshment station for the merchant ships plying their trade to the Far East. A garden was started where fruits and vegetables could be grown and sold to the crews of these ships. It is here in the old gardens that you can start your day trip. They lie at the bottom of Table Mountain close to where Parliament is situated. The gardens are no longer for growing sustainable fruit and vegetables but have more of a botanical interest now.
There are various routes to the top of Table Mountain but the easiest is with the cable car. As you rise to the upper cable station, the car allows you to view the city from a 360 degree rotating platform. The highest point on the mountain is over a kilometre above the city and has a breath-taking view of the region. If you like hiking then there are a number of trails that range from easy, intermediate and advanced to get to the top; a bit slower than the cable car but you get to see the same astounding view once you reach the summit.
A day trip is a viable option because of the short distance you are from everything. You can literally, depending on your energy levels, do everything in one day in Cape Town. The fact that you can go from one thousand metres above the sea to an internationally acclaimed vineyard in an hour is a rare treat.
There are all sorts of sporting and leisure activities available from kite surfing to hang-gliding, shark cage diving, mountain biking, and surfing that tourists can participate in. They can all be included in a day trip tour package - and don't forget the vibrant vineyards that are just a short drive out of city!
Learn more about Cape Town day trips. Stop by Wow Cape Town Tours' site where you can find out all about the best Cape Town Tours offers.
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