Top 6 Things to do in Cape Town Central, South Africa

August 25, 2017 Merry Kessler

Cape Town glistens at the southern toe of the African continent. Tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City." The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.
Restaurants in Cape Town Central

1. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Tafelberg Road | Lower Cable Station, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa +27 21 424 8181
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in under 5 minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensure that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of the city. The 65-passenger cable car runs from Tafelberg Road to the top of Table Mountain. To date the Cableway has transported more than 26 million visitors to the summit. 900 000 visitors from all over the world use the Cableway annually.

Reviewed By Joachim P - Stockholm, Sweden

This one has been on my bucket list for ten years and on my third attempt the weather was finally on my side. Spectacular views over Cape Town and the Bay. The walk on top of the Table Mountain is breathtaking as well. Highly recommended but make sure you book your ticket online in advance.

2. Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

19 Dock Road | Merchant House, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa +27 21 408 7600
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

The V&A Waterfront is a 123-hectare mixed-use destination, and one of Africa’s most visited cultural and historical hubs. Set on the edge of a natural, historic working harbour with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, it offers local and international visitors a cosmopolitan mix of experiences ranging from leisure, shopping and exclusive entertainment. It also offers prime residential and commercial property. The prime positioning of the V&A Waterfront boasts sweeping views of the ocean, city bowl and mountain peaks. Up to 100 000 people visit every day during peak season. Contributing R259.1 billion in nominal terms to the South African economy over the last twelve years, the V&A Waterfront’s cumulative contribution to the provincial GGP since 2002 was over R227 billion. The property also reported a 19% increase in retail trade sales for 2014, marking four consecutive years of consistent growth since 2011. By end 2014, total visitor numbers to the property had grown to 24 million a year. Although the V&A Waterfront remains South Africa’s favourite attraction for international visitors, they account for only 23% of all visitors. Visits by locals increased to 63%, while 14% of visitors were from upcountry. With 22 official landmarks on-site, it is also part of South Africa’s historical legacy. Jointly owned by Growthpoint Properties Limited and the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), represented by the Public Investment Corporation Limited (PIC), the V&A Waterfront was developed in 1988 by the state-owned transport corporation, Transnet Limited, while official commercial trading commenced in November 1990.

Reviewed By bandaStamford - Stamford, United Kingdom

This is a very picturesque part of the Cape Town waterfront featuring a working harbour, museums, hotels, restaurants and shops. Some of the craft stalls sell an interesting range of local products - not much tourist tat evident,thankfully.

3. First South African Perfume Museum

Lambrecht Street | Franschhoek, Cape Town Central 7690, South Africa +27 72 342 4174
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First South African Perfume Museum

We invite you to visit us in Franschhoek in the heart of Cape Town- one of the most beautiful. diverse, and exciting city in the world,. At the first South African Perfume Museum you can explore an extensive and comprehensive permanent collection that includes antique masterpieces., You'll also experience engaging, cutting-edge exhibition and workshops that reflect a fresh view of the amazing world of perfume. The Mission of the our Museum is to act as a bridge between the rich heritage of world of perfume, as embodied in its collection, and the unique experience of each visitor. Dedicated to the primacy of the visitor experience, committed to excellence in every aspect of its collection and workshops, and drawing on both new and traditional tools of communication, interpretation, and presentation, the Museum aims to serve its diverse public as a dynamic, innovative, and welcoming place for learning through the amazing art of perfume.

Reviewed By Maya L - Johannesburg, South Africa

This unique museum is rich in vintage, classic and antique artifacts which get woven in the ancient story of perfumery expertly. Presented as a guided tour given at the Museum this magical journey thru time culminates in blending of one's own scent under the expert guidance of the owner and her highly trained personnel.
It is definitely as must when in Cape town, a one of kind experience that is not offered anywhere else.
if you find your self in Capetown do not miss out on this experience it is well worth the
trip make sure you book in advance though, the experience is exclusive and available by prior booking only.

4. Lion's Head

Signal Hill Road | Signal Hill Road, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa +27 81 762 5551
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Lion's Head

Reviewed By Chene-Taljaard - Cape Town, South Africa

Lion's Head is an incredible mountain to hike with 360-degree views of Cape Town. You cannot miss this one when visiting Cape Town but you need to be moderately fit as it starts with a steep incline and then steps.

5. The Heart of Cape Town Museum

Groote Schuur Hospital, Main Road, Cape Town Central 7925, South Africa +27 21 404 1967
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The Heart of Cape Town Museum

Experience the drama of the world’s first human heart transplant performed by Prof. Chris Barnard in 1967 in the fully restored operating theatres where the surgery took place. The fascinating and very emotional stories of the donor, recipient and medical team involved are told on a fully guided, 2 hour tour with the help of life sized silicone models and replicas of important scenes. Certainly an experience not to be missed!

Reviewed By 811michael - United Kingdom

Me, my wife and our daughter visited The Heart of Cape Town Museum, dedicated to Prof. Chris Barnard, who performed the world's first heart transplant in 1967. The museum has the fully restored operating theatres where the surgery took place. This beautiful museum honours all those who played a major role in the surgical feat that pushed the boundaries of science, into the dawn of a new medical era. The museum has life sized silicone models and replicas of important scenes of the operation. Visiting this museum was a very educational and thought provoking experience. Me, my wife and our daughter thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this fascinating and interesting museum.

6. Cape Point Nature Reserve

Cape Town Central, South Africa +27 21 551 0288
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Cape Point Nature Reserve

At the tip of the Cape Peninsula, 60km SouthWest of Cape Town, lies Cape Point. Located within the southern section of Table Mountain National Park; a declared World Heritage site, as part of the Cape Floral region. The Park encompasses 7750Ha of rich and varied Fauna and Flora. Cape Point is a nature entusiast's paradise. Rugged rocks and sheer cliffs towering more than 200 metres above the sea and cutting deep into the ocean provide a spectacular background for the Parks’ rich bio-diversity. The scenic beauty of Cape Point is not its sole allure; it is also an international icon of great historical interest with many a visitor drawn to the area because of its rich maritime history. Home to the Flying Dutchman Funicular and the Two Oceans restaurant.

Reviewed By Bosker - Ireland

A must do visit when visiting the area. Magnificent views of the coastline although very windy. We took a private driver as we didn't hire a car, but its easily accessible to all visitors.

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