December month sees Cape Town at the height of its season. With a large variety of world-class attractions, what better way to spend the festive season than in the warm and bustling seaside city? Visit Robben Island, a short chartered boat ride from the centrally located V&A waterfront. An informative tour will teach you about those imprisoned there during South Africa’s political struggle years, including prisoner number 46664, Nelson Mandela. If the “tablecloth” (low-forming cloud) is not covering Table Mountain, that signals your cue to take the cable car up and witness the breathtaking 360-degree views over Cape Town. Look down over the entire City Bowl and Table Bay harbor with a different perspective of Robben Island in the distance on the north side. On the south side, the pristine beaches of Clifton to Camps Bay and the 12 Apostles mountain range alongside the sprawling Atlantic Ocean. Visit the beautiful Cape Town Stadium, the site of the 2010 Soccer World Cup action. Famed for its award-winning restaurants, a huge variety of different cuisine styles is at your fingertips. From freshly caught “decadent” seafood platters to some of the world’s tastiest meat dish varieties, foodies will be endlessly delighted by the culinary melting pot that is Cape Town’s food scene. Dance the New Year in at one of many venues offering a fabulous night of dinner and revelry.
Don’t forget a day in the winelands, a short 45-minute drive to either Stellenbosch or Franschoek.
Take a break from the sights and sounds of the city and head out on a safari. Excellent private game lodges such as Sanbona in the Western Cape and Shamwari and Gorah Elephant Camp in the Eastern Cape, are just a short flight and transfer from the “Mother City” and offer world-class game viewing in luxurious accommodation. Get the best of a true African experience in Cape Town.