Welcome to Cape Town Info – A Directory for all that is Exciting about the Mother City!

Our Info Directory has a wealth of information covering everything from accommodation, restaurants, events and businesses regarding Cape Town ...

Cape Town is a happy blend of culture, cuisine and scenery.  Tourists flock here from all over the world throughout the year to experience everything that this major South African city has to offer.

The Mother City boasts three world heritage sites: Table Mountain National Park, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the famous Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

Cape Town was founded in 1652 when Jan van Riebeeck of the Dutch East India Company arrived to set up a halfway point for ships travelling to the east.  The city and surrounds is filled with historical and architecturally preserved buildings, neatly hidden between modern high-rise buildings. 

A shopping mecca indeed - Cape Town has a variety of shopping malls from elegant to antique, craft markets to art galleries and commercial to unique.  Everything anyone could ask for.

Most of the Western Cape’s industry is located within the metropolitan area of Cape Town. It is a culturally diverse and dynamic metropolis set among beautiful beaches and winelands with a backdrop of the iconic Table Mountain.

Some little known and Fun Facts about Cape Town:

• The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa – built between 1666 and 1679
• The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is the most popular destination for travellers to the city
• The highest number of homes valued at over R20million is situated in Cape Town
• Fancy some Tobogganing?  Visit the popular Cool Runnings track just outside of the city centre
• There are close to 7 000 plants in the Cape Floral Kingdom found here which are not found anywhere else in the World!
• Since the 1980’s penguins have made Boulders Beach in Simons Town their home - there are now 1 000’s of penguins providing locals and holidaymakers endless hours of delight

To see and do in the ACTIVITIES section:

• Cape Malay Culture
• Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (largest art museum in Africa)
• The Company's Garden
• Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
• Red Bus Sightseeing Tours
• Wine Farms
• Table Mountain Cableway
• V&A Waterfront
• Bicycle Rentals
• Sandboarding
• Table Mountain Double Descent Tours
• Shark Cage Diving 
• Surf School
• Paragliding
• Skydiving

Businesses

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Check out our Events Section for an up-to-date overview of all that is happening in and around Cape Town. 

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