Melkbosstrand is a coastal town located on the South West Coast of South Africa, 30 km north of Cape Town. It forms part of the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, the municipality governing Cape Town and its greater metropolitan area.
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Robben Island is an island in Table Bay, 6.9 kilometres west of the coast of Bloubergstrand, north of Cape Town, South Africa. It takes its name from the Dutch word for seals, hence the Dutch/Afrikaans name Robbeneiland, which translates to Seal Island.
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Tableview or Table View is a west coast suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, named after its view of Table Mountain. It has expanded rapidly since the 1970s and has extensions such as Flamingo Vlei, Sunridge, West Riding, Parklands and Killarney.
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During this boating excursion along Cape Town’s Riviera, you will have the chance to not only get the best view of Cape Town’s iconic skyline and natural monuments but also see South Africa’s unique sea life up close!Departing from the beautifu...
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Bloubergstrand is a seaside suburb of the City of Cape Town, South Africa, along the shores of Table Bay, 15 kilometres due north of the city centre of Cape Town.
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The Cape Town Stadium is an association football and rugby union stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, that was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Want to learn how to scuba dive in Cape Town but don't have the time to do a course with lessons that span over a number of days? Or, maybe you're thinking of taking up diving but you're just not sure if it's the thing for you? If so...
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The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is a contemporary art museum located at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world. The museum opened on September 22, 2017.
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The Two Oceans Aquarium is an aquarium located at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The aquarium was opened on the 13 November 1995 and comprises several exhibition galleries with large viewing windows: The aquarium is named for its location, where the Indian and Atlantic Ocean meet.
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Come kayak along Cape Town's “Riviera” and enjoy spectacular views of the Mother City and its incredible wildlife. The Atlantic Seaboard is a wildly beautiful coastline stretching from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront to the nor...
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Sea Point is one of Cape Town's most affluent and densely populated suburbs, situated between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, a few kilometres to the west of Cape Town's Central Business District.
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Lion's Head is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head peaks at 669 metres above sea level.
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Soar over Cape Town and see the entire city from the sky during this incredible tandem paragliding experience over South Africa’s ‘Mother City’!During this tandem paragliding flight over Cape Town, you'll enjoy the adrenaline-high of flyin...
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Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa after Johannesburg and also the legislative capital of South Africa.
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Simon's Town, sometimes spelled Simonstown, is a town in the Western Cape, South Africa and is home to Naval Base Simon's Town, the South African Navy's largest base. It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. For more than two centuries it has been a naval base and harbour. The town is named after Simon van der Stel, an early governor of the Cape Colony.
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A privilege only a few get to enjoy! Experience this amazing helicopter flight around the Cape Town Peninsula and get a 360° perspective of South Africa's iconic Table Mountain! Perhaps Cape Town Helicopter's most popular excursion, the 'Two...
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Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.
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Devil's Peak is part of the mountainous backdrop to Cape Town, South Africa. When looking at Table Mountain from the city centre, or when looking at the standard picture postcard view of the mountain, the skyline is from left to right: the spire of Devil's Peak, the flat mesa of Table Mountain, the dome of Lion's Head and Signal Hill.
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🏖️ Beach 🏖️ Shore 🏖️ SurfingMelkbosstrand is a village and seaside resort attached to the Cape Town metropolis in South Africa. Melkbos, a 4 miles (7 km) beach, is popular for water activities (surfing, kite boarding, windsurfing or jet-skiing etc.) and is known for its spectacular views of Robben Island and Table Mountain. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999, Robben Island has been used as a prison, leper colony, psychiatric hospital and military defense post. Its name "Seal Island" comes from the fact that there are large numbers of these mammals in the waters surrounding the island, you can admire the mythical view of this place from Melkbosstrand. Melkbosstrand is a celebratory kind of place, with outdoor dining and dancing venues, cafés and a luxury hotel along the beach. Soak up the local culture by eating seafood and typical South African dishes, there are many restaurants in the city center and along the beach where you can enjoy these delicacies. You can go hiking near the Koeberg nature reserve to admire a varied vegetation and many animals, of which 153 bird species. A perfect day in nature will certainly be spent at the West Coast National Park. Walks on the beach at sunset are also a good idea. A visit to the South African Aviation Museum is also a good option to visit in the area. The village is also known for its many golf courses nearby, including the Metropolitan Golf Club, so if you are a fan of this sport, do not hesitate to come and try. The bay is the ideal place to observe whales, which are very present thanks to the warm waters. So if you want to be impressed by these exceptional marine animals, the village is the ideal spot for whale-watching. This coastal village is ideal to come and recharge your batteries with the sea air and the proposed activities.
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