Cape Town lies on a small peninsula at the southern tip of Africa which juts into the Atlantic Ocean. It is South Africa’s premier tourist destination and its fourth largest urban centre. The cosmopolitan atmosphere is a unique blend of cultures. Lying at the foot of Table Mountain, Cape Town has a host of well-preserved historical buildings, many of them house museums.

For four centuries, the Cape Peninsula’s most prominent feature, Table Mountain, has been a welcome landmark for travellers. A rugged mountain chain that stretches form Table Bay to Cape Point soars out of the sea to a height of 1,087 m above sea level. The impressive front wall of Table Mountain is a spectacular natural wonder.

Visitors are often surprised by Cape Town’s sophistication: it offers a plethora of culturally varied, exciting restaurants, and vibrant nightlife in the clubs and bars around Loop and Long streets. Early Cape Dutch and 19th-century Victorian architecture may be admired on a stroll through town.

The Constantia Winelands nestle on the southeast slopes of the peninsula’s mountain range, within easy reach of the city. The fertile slopes, combined with a mild Mediterranean climate, create perfect conditions for choice grape cultivars.