Africa's Mother City
Western Cape, South Africa
Situated in the far southwest corner of Africa, the commendations for Cape Town are many - "Africa's leading destination"; "Best travel destination in Africa and the Middle East"; "One of the world's top 10 cities" and even "One of the world's top five bluest sky destinations"!
With numerous things to see and do in and near the city there is no doubt that Cape Town is one of the most magnificent places on earth to visit. This is a city whose true wealth lies in the diversity it embraces.
Background
The first Europeans to discover Cape Town were the Portuguese seafarer Antonio de Saldanha and his crew who sailed into Table Bay by accident in 1503. Encountering the hunter-gatherers and herdsmen of the Khoikhoi people, little did the sailors know that a diverse culture had already been practiced in and around the Bay for nearly a 1,000 years.
With such a spectacular setting, wonderful climate and unique topography the ancient diversity of old has evolved over time into a very modern cosmopolitan city that is hard to resist.
Relaxing
In Cape Town you could be spoilt for choice for pure relaxation. Unwind at the Waterfront in one of the many restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Take a trip out to Camps Bay for a delicious seafood platter or relax with a fine view and a picnic on the summit of Table Mountain.