Cape Town city centre is a harmonious blend of old and new architectural styles, and a potpourie of the many ethnic groups that have forged this city's 300 year old history. Between the modern high-rise office blocks are outstanding examples of Edwardian and Victorian buildings, and Cape Dutch architecture. Narrow, cobble stone streets and the strongly Islamic ambiance of the Bo-Kaap suburb enhance the cosmopolitan ambiance of the citybowl.

The recently restored Victoria and Albert Waterfront, with its aquarium, historic features and sailing charters, is an exciting tourist drawcard for diners, shoppers and party-seekers alike. This is also launching point for trips to Robben Island, infamously home to the incarcerated Nelson Mandela. Between October and April sunshine is guaranteed on Cape Town's world class beaches of Blouberg, Muizenberg and the riviera-like Camps bay. Further afield the spectacular cliff-hugging Chapman's Peak drive takes you out to the apex of the Cape Point reserve, where two great ocean currents meet. Return home via quaint Houtbay and Simonstown or spend the day driving the wineroutes of Stellenbosch and Constantia.

the Garden Route runs parallel to the coastline, 200kms east of Cape Town and features picturesque lakes, mountains, tall indigenous forests, lazy rivers and golden beaches. The lagoon area of Knysna and glitz of Pletttenburg bay are popular among vacationing locals and the nearby Wilderness area and Outeniqua mountains near George are serenely beautiful and quiet.

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