Things to do in Cape Town
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Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. Cape Town is the country's second-largest city by population, after Johannesburg, and the largest city in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.
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4.7(383)V&A Waterfront
4.6(111K)The V&A Waterfront, often referred to as The Waterfront and The V&A, is a mixed-use suburb in Cape Town, South Africa, featuring upmarket residential apartments, a major shopping mall, a marina, and multiple large hotels.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
4.5(1.1K)The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is a cable car transportation system offering visitors a five-minute ride to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It is one of Cape Town's most popular tourist attractions with approximately one million people a year using the Cableway.
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4.4(2.7K)Mountain Club Rooftop Bistro
4.1(121)Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
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7 days in Cape Town, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €1,246.
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Arrival & Waterfront
Land in Cape Town, settle into the Harbourside guesthouse and ease in with a relaxed waterfront evening.
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Table Mountain & City
A gentle first full day exploring Cape Town's iconic mountain and historic city centre.
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Aquila Private Game Reserve Safari
Full-day Big Five safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve, a highlight day trip inland from the city.
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Cape Winelands Recovery Day
A slower-paced day after the safari, tasting wine in the nearby Constantia valley.