A cosmopolitan city nestled between Table Mountain and the ocean, offering world-class wines, stunning beaches, diverse wildlife, and a rich cultural heritage.
Best time: Nov-Mar
Budget: $50-110/day
Top fact: Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain that rises 1,086 meters (3,563 feet) above sea level and is considered one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
View Cape Town →Vineyards under mountains.
Best time: Oct–Apr
Budget: $60-120/day
Top fact: The Cape Winelands region is home to over 200 wine estates, with the first vineyards established by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
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