Hout Bay is a delightful fishing village bursting with superlative Cape Town restaurants, upmarket shopping centres, endless tourist attractions and fun holiday activities. Brilliant sail yachting experiences can also be found here.
If you wish to travel further afield, take a 20 minute drive from our villa and visit the world-class wine estates of Constantia Valley, their internationally acclaimed restaurants and the exclusive Steenberg Golf Estate.
Visit the Cape Peninsula National Park. The Cape Peninsula's dramatic topography and Mediterranean-type climate has produced an enormous array of habitats, which in turn means the park offers an incredibly rich variety of plants and animals. The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve offers truly awesome scenery, some fantastic walks and deserted beaches, plus the chance to spot rare wildlife. The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are amongst the most beautiful in the world and form the centre of one of the 7 floral kingdoms of the world. They are at their best mid August to mid October.
More active and adventurous guests might want to try something more unique. Try sharing a ride in a fighter jet over the Cape, or – for those who aren’t too timid – Great White Shark Cage Diving. Hike up Table Mountain for an unforgettable view or go by cable car - the views are just as striking. The Cape Peninsula has fantastic surfing possibilities for all skill levels. Other sporting options include canoeing, white-water rafting, kayaking, sandboarding and windsurfing. Simply following the peninsula's many trails is both a great workout and memorable experience.
For a cultural experience visit South Africa’s oldest building, the Castle of Good Hope, which houses a military museum. Robben Island, too, where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years of his life in jail, is a must-see.
Abseiling (rappelling) off Table Mountain and Chapman's Peak is very popular. Kloofing is Afrikaans for spelunking and involves climbing, walking, swimming and jumping around in kloofs (cliffs or gorges). Mountain hiking is booming as trails are being developed in many local parks and reserves. Local currents create a wide variety of diving conditions, which are best between June and November.
Alternatively, attend sporting competitions on hot sunny days at Camps Bay. There is also the entire False Bay area, where conditions are perfect for a lazy day in the sun next to the beach and a great swim!
Finally, a harbour cruise in and around Table Bay should not be missed.
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