5 Things to do on Holiday in Cape Town

If you're planning a trip to South Africa, the chancesRobben Island, which for nearly 400 years held
are that you're planning on at least visiting Capepolitical opponents and other unwanted members of
Town. Holidays in this region aren't short of things tosociety. A former prison inmate leads the 2 and a
do, so I've listed a handful of attractions which I thinkhalf hour tour, which offers a fascinating insight into
are must-sees. There's something for everyone -the oppression of recent times. As part of the tour,
culture, wildlife, history and exquisite natural beauty.Cape Town holiday makers get to see the tiny cell
So without further delay, here are my top 5 thingswhich housed Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 years
to do on holiday to Cape Town:on the island.
See the Penguins of Boulders BeachEnjoy the Wildlife of the Cape Point Nature Reserve
While most people associate penguins with coolerA highlight of Cape Town travel is the Cape Point
arctic climates, the African penguins seem to beNature Reserve. As well as being aesthetically
doing fine at the Boulders Beach penguin sanctuary instunning, the reserve holds a huge number of
Cape Town. Travel here and you'll be able to observeendangered species including four types of whale,
the feathered wonders from a distance, or even jointhree dolphin, four tortoise and 250 bird species!
them down on the beach for some sunbathing!Botanists also need not feel left out - there's an
Although they are quite at home amongst humans,amazing 1016 species of plant life.
be aware that they are not petting animals, and willWatch the Sunset from Table Mountain
respond to touching with a warning nip!However you decide to travel up Cape Town's Table
Explore the Castle of Good HopeMountain (you can hike or take the four minute cable
As the oldest building in South Africa, the Castle ofcar), you're in for a treat when you get there. The
Good Hope is well worth a visit for any Cape Townviews are stunning throughout, and it's no wonder
holiday maker. Built between 1666 and 1679 by thethat it's such a tourist attraction. Restaurants with
Dutch East India Company, the attraction has guidedgreat views are available at the top, allowing you to
tours around showing visitors the dungeons, dolphinenjoy the sunset with a bottle of South African wine
pool and blacksmith. Within its pentagonal walls, this- the perfect conclusion to any Cape Town holiday!
historic monument holds the national defence forceOn top of this, there's the aquarium, the beach, the
of the Western Cape, the William Fehr collection ofwinelands and many other exciting things to take in.
historic artworks, a military museum and ceremonialOne thing's for sure - you'll never be short of things
facilities for traditional cape regiments.to do on a holiday to Cape Town, and the chances
See Mandela's Cell on Robben Islandare you'll want to come back time and time again.
Few prisons in the world have the reputation of