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CAPE TOWN …WHERE THE MOUNTAINS MEET THE SEA. Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was originally developed by the Dutch East India Company starting in 1652 .As of 2007 the city had a population of 3.5 million. Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to the city with its plateau over 3,300 ft (1,000 m) high; it is surrounded by near-vertical cliffs, Devil's Peak and Lion's Head. Sometimes a thin strip of cloud forms over the mountain, and owing to its appearance, it is colloquially known as the "tablecloth.” Reaching the top of the mountain can be achieved either by hiking up, or by taking the Table Mountain Cable way.
The Cape peninsula consists of a dramatic mountainous spine jutting southwards into the Atlantic and Indian Ocean, ending at Cape Point. There are over 70 peaks above 1,000 feet (300 m) (that’s the American definition of a mountain) within Cape Town's city limit s. Cape Town is the most popular international tourist destination in South Africa, having a good climate, and an exquisite natural setting, | 
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| One should not miss the drive up Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with Hout Bay. Its views of the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent mountains make it arguably the most picturesque drive in the world. It certailsnly has taken the breath away of every tourist I have taken there,One can also either drive or hike up Signal Hill for closer views of the City and Table Mountain. Cape Town's beaches are very distinct. It is possible to visit several different beaches in the same day, each with a different setting and atmosphere. Beaches located on the Atlantic Coast tend to have very cold water from the Benguela current which originates from the Southern Ocean. The water at False Bay beaches (in the Indian ocean) is often warmer by up to 10 °C (18 °F).Both coasts are equally popular,
Boulders Beach near Simon's Town is known for its colony of African penguins. |
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, built on top of part of the docks of the Port of Cape Town, is one of the city's most popular shopping venues, with several hundred shops and the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Part of the charm of the V&A, as it is locally known, is that the Port continues to operate and visitors can watch ships enter and leave. The V&A also hosts the Nelson Mandela Gateway, through which ferries depart for Robben Island. It is possible to take a ferry from the V&A to Hout Bay, Simon's Town and the Cape Fur Seal colonies on Seal and Duiker Islands.
Cape Town is noted for its architectural heritage, with the highest density of Cape Dutch style buildings in the world. Cape Dutch style, which combines the architectural traditions of the Netherlands, Germany and France, The Cape Winelands and in particular the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek are popular day trips from the city for sightseeing
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| Cape Town is also becominf world renowned for whale watching. Southern Right Whales and Humpback Whales are seen off the coast during the breeding season (August to November) and Bryde's Whales and Killer Whale can be seen any time of the year. The nearby town of Hermanus is known for its Whale Festival, but whales can also be seen in False Bay. Heaviside's dolphins are endemic to the area and can be seen from the coast north of Cape Town; Dusky dolphins live along the same coast and can occasionally be seen from the ferry to Robben Island.
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