Cape Town - A Diverse City with Historical Edifices Intriguing Museums

Cape Town - A Diverse City with Historical Edifices & Intriguing Museums

Cape Town is the magical capital city of South Africa, renowned as the Mother City that boasts breathtaking scenery, exotic wildlife, exquisite beaches and buzzing nightlife. This dynamic city has evolved as a prominent South African destination offering so many exciting opportunities; take a dip in natural rock pools, hike the Lion's Head Mountain, ride a cable car up Table Mountain to enjoy spectacular views of the city and head to the incredible Bo-Kaap neighborhood to admire an array of brightly coloured 18th-century homes. Don’t forget to visit the historic prison located in Robben Island, which housed many political prisoners under Apartheid, the most famous being Nelson Mandela. You can book cheap holiday packages to Cape Town from India through Brightsun Travel.

Cape Town is a renowned arts and culture hub with many fantastic museums and art galleries. The main must-visit venue of the city is the Iziko South African Museum, the country’s oldest museum, which is home to more than 1.5 million items ranging from 700-million year old fossils to Stone Age tools, whale skeletons and dinosaur specimens. You can also step inside the Bo-Kaap Museum to learn about the city’s local Islamic cultures and discover a rare collection of 19-century carpets and Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese costumes. Another captivating museum worth visiting here is the South African Jewish Museum where you can discover various religious items and historical Jewish manuscripts.

Cape Town, surrounded by the sea on three sides, offers lots of fun water activities, including kayaking at Walker Bay, stand-up paddle boarding in the Kleinriver Lagoon and kite-surfing at Sunrise Beach. You can also head towards the city’s famous fishing spot, Gordon’s Bay to catch various species and go scuba diving at False Bay to discover incredible coral reefs and marine life. Finally, make sure that you sail through the Knysna Heads, one of the world’s most thrilling sea passages. Get in touch with Brightsun Travel to book a luxury holiday to Cape Town from India and treat yourself to a dream vacation filled with lots of exciting adventures.