Hello, and Welcome to Cape Town

Welcome to Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa that oozes rich cultural heritage, history, and breath-taking scenery. Cape Town has so much to offer a visitor, with it being the second-most populated area of South Africa and earning the 2015-16 “Best City” award at the Telegraph Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year, it really is a must visit for any tourist.

Cape Town was founded in 1652 by Jan Van Riebeeck – that is over 365 years of rich history all stemming from the Dutch East India Company’s decision to create a stopping station for their ships that travelled between the Dutch East Indies and the Fort de Goede Hoop, which was replaced by the Castle of Good Hope later.

So, what makes Cape Town so special? Cape Town has evolved into a top leading city that has well-developed infrastructure and the city has expanded to such an extent that the area is now reaching 400.28 kilometres square. The Mother City has ideal weather with a Mediterranean climate that results in warm long summer days and mild, wet winters. Cape Town’s list of accolades speaks volumes about the calibre and standards that the city upholds. Cape Town was recently featured on the 2017 “Go List” by Fodor’s, and was voted as 2016’s “number one food city in the world” by Condé Nast’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Did you know that the first city outside of Europe that received Blue Flag beach status was Cape Town?

Cape Town boasts beautiful scenery and an abundance of activities that will keep you busy throughout your entire stay. There is never a dull moment in Cape Town, come rain or sun. Some of the top attractions in Cape Town include:

•         Table Mountain
•         Robben Island
•          Lion’s Head
•         Boulders Beach
•         Rhodes Memorial
•         Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
•         Two Oceans Aquarium
•         Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

Cape Town offers plenty of shopping malls, restaurants, nightlife, and more. The popular Canal Walk Shopping Centre is the third biggest shopping mall in South Africa and boasts over 400 stores, while Shimmy Beach Club is a highlight in Cape Town’s nightlife scene. Cape Town is also home to the incredible Mother City Queer Project, the largest and proudest gay festival in Africa. Cape Town is a proud supporter of LGBT rights and is fully LGBT friendly.

The National Census that was carried out in 2011 showed that the 43.2% of the Western Cape population were the age of 25 or below, indicating that Cape Town is full of young South Africans that are helping to shape the city to its greatness. But do not fret, Cape Town caters to all ages of tourists, there really is something for everyone in our gem of a city. Cape Town really is the friendly city. We welcome you with open arms and know that your stay will be filled with special memories that last forever.  Welcome to your best destination yet.