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Cape Town
Where mountains meet two oceans
Overview
Why travelers love Cape Town
Table Mountain, penguin beaches and world-class vineyards just an hour away. Drive Chapman's Peak, explore the colorful Bo-Kaap and taste your way through Stellenbosch.
Best time
Nov – Mar
Currency
ZAR
Language
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Flight from NYC
~16 hours
Highlights
Build an itinerary with these Unmissable in Cape Town
1Hike
Table Mountain
Cable car or hike to the flat-topped summit.
2Beach
Boulders Beach
Swim alongside African penguins.
3District
Bo-Kaap
Candy-colored houses and Cape Malay food.
4Wine
Stellenbosch
Historic wine estates in the hills.
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