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Cape Town luxury holiday destination

Cape Town

City, coast and culture at the foot of Table Mountain.

Best time
November – March
Flight time
11–12 hours from London
Currency
South African Rand
Language
English / Afrikaans / Xhosa

About Cape Town

Cape Town's V&A Waterfront is the heart of the city's tourism, but the real magic lies in the neighbourhoods — Camps Bay's beachfront, Clifton's coves, and the historic Bo-Kaap with its brightly painted houses. From here, the Cape Peninsula, Winelands and safari reserves are all within easy reach.

Things to do

  • Table Mountain cable car
  • V&A Waterfront shopping
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Bo-Kaap cultural walk

Excursions we love

  • Cape Peninsula tour
  • Winelands day trip
  • Robben Island ferry
  • Shark cage diving
Where to eat

Top restaurants in Cape Town

Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.

Contemporary tasting

La Colombe

Constantia forest setting — repeatedly ranked among the world's 50 best restaurants.

South African-Japanese

FYN

Peter Tempelhoff's downtown tasting menu — one of Africa's most celebrated tables.

Global small plates

The Pot Luck Club

Rooftop views over the Woodstock skyline — Luke Dale-Roberts's more relaxed sibling to La Colombe.

Colonial-chic bistro

Kloof Street House

Fairy-lit garden dining in a restored Victorian — the city's most atmospheric neighbourhood table.

Winelands fine dining

The Test Kitchen at Delaire

The vineyard destination for a long lunch — panoramic Simonsberg views and Delaire's own wines.

Ready to plan your trip?

Speak with one of our travel advisors for tailor-made itineraries, hand-picked hotels and ATOL-protected peace of mind.

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