The Table Mountain cableway is one of the best things to do in Cape Town - Merten Snijders/Merten Snijders You really can’t overstate the case for visiting Cape Town. First, there’s the in-your-face ...

Cape Town is South Africa's crown jewel. Founded by the Dutch East India Company in 1652, it was South Africa's first attempt at a modern metropolis, earning it the nickname "The Mother City." Because ...

A total of 2.4 million overnight tourists arrived in the Mother City in 2024, injecting R24.5bn into the local economy through direct tourism spending and generating a noticeable economic ripple ...

Cape Town's reputation as a glossy travel magazine cover star has taken a hit this year, as water restrictions to combat the drought become increasingly severe. After three years of minimal rainfall, ...

Let me say this up front: Other than Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, South Africa, is the most spectacular setting for a city I’ve ever encountered. Set at the base of majestic Table Mountain, fronting the ...

To make Cape Town safe is a big concern for leaders in South Africa. To make Cape Town safe for tourists is a special concern for Cape Town Tourism, the official guide for tourism. Travel and tourism ...

The fact that it’s summer in South Africa is but one of the numerous reasons to get to Cape Town now. This busy port city has gone through a century of ups and downs, and today is one of world’s great ...