Marvel at the views of Cape Town from the Table Mountain that is flanked by the Peak to the east and Lion’s Head to the west and a dramatic backdrop to the city. Table Mountain holds a rich biodiversity, a part of the Cape Floral Region, a protected area. Rock hyrax patrol the scrub and the views from the summit over Table Bay, Robben Island and the Atlantic are breathtaking.
Trace the footsteps of Mandela at the Robben Island Museum. Located just off the coast of Cape Town, Robben Island holds a significant place in South African history as it once housed the country’s political freedom fighters. It is now a World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. Your visit to the museum will be guided by a former political prisoner, offering unique insight into the its history, and take you to Nelson Mandela’s former cell, standing exactly as it did when he was incarcerated there, as well as the lime quarry where he was forced into hard labour.
