Cape Town. Such a distinctive city cannot be ignored. I am awed whenever I hear the name of this phenomenal city. Why? Cape Town is one of the most resourceful destinations in Africa. Cape Town’s wines, drinks, attractions, food, accommodation, natural assets can marvel any tourist for the rest of his stay. Although Cape Town is situated in the southernmost part of South Africa, the journey has never been an obstruction for tourists to be amazed. Come! Let’s grasp the reasons behind this sacrosanct impression.
        Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa after Johannesburg. Unlike Johannesburg, Cape Town has a political outlook as it hosts the Houses of Parliament and evidently is one of the capital cities in SA (Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein). We could say that South Africa’s first contact with the Europeans took place, right here in Cape Town! They all settled here, at Cape Town. Here is the inception of South Africa’s ethnic diversity. This historical location prods me to relate what you can entertain yourself with on a 14 day-trip. Go ahead and read on. 
        First of all, you have to know the best season for you to visit. According to Wikitravel, there are three periods of the year that turn a trip to Cape Town worthwhile. 
1) March to May. This is the period where the weather temperature is cooler due to early rainfalls. The number of visitors decreases and so does the price for accommodation, food and tourism in general.
2) October to November. The weather is getting warm and the spring is surprisingly accompanied by windy months. Those winds are pretty much medicinal as they weather accelerates the dismissal of air pollution. 
3) December to February. This is the period where summer commences and the hot sun stays late in the evening. The weather is pretty much reliable for a lot of activities to be embarked on.

Places to Visit

         There are a whopping number of places to visit. Not exaggerating at all. The cosmopolitan city has so much wealth, history, culture and natural resources to share with global citizens. Let’s see them one after the other.

• Table Mountain: This mountain is the highlight here in Cape Town. The reason for the “table” connotation is due to the flat-topped mountain upon which you can view the rest of the city.
• Kierstenbosch National Botanical Garden: If you are a flora friend and wish to see some of the rarest collections of plant, Kirstenbosch is a site to be. These uncommon species are magnetizing for  many tourists with mountain views that kill
• Boulders Beach: If you love penguins, this is the spot of penguins. These funny-looking creatures are a substantial characteristic in the Boulders beach. They are set in a free-roaming colony of African penguins and the beach is beautiful and sandy.
• Cape of Good Hope: Do you love nature? Are you a picnic freak? The Cape of Good Hope is one of the most picturesque attractions with scenic spots that embrace the wildlife reserve. Tranquil walks and excortions are executed right here at the Cape.
• Robben Island Museum:The museum was actually a prison. What makes it a milestone is the fact that one of South Africa’s heroes, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for the sake of fairness and justice. This is place where guided tours are conducted and lime quarry. You can even be guided to Mandela’s very cell!
• Cheetah Outreach: Are you marveled by the celerity of cheetahs and other cat-like animals? Are you fond of gazing at them in documentaries? Well, here is your chance to have an experience with them live and direct. Cheetah Outreach is a big cat preservation center for cheetahs and other predators. The place is also saddled with the initiative to educate nature lovers about the wildlife kingdom! Fascinated?
•  Heldeberg: It is a very popular is a wine-producing area in the Western Cape of South Africa and an area of Cape Town .It was originally known as the "Hottentots-Holland" area but it has been renamed as "Helderberg".

Things to do:

        Here are the top 5 activities a tourist must engage into before exiting Cape Town.

1) Swimming
Swimming in South African Coasts is highly recommended. False Bay,Clovelly and Fish Hoek beaches are just a few of the cozy water bodies in Cape Town. For fun lovers who are zealots of nudity, Sandy Bay is available for warm nude swimming. If you want chiller waters, Campus Bay and Clifton is another option to take.
2) Surfing
Muizerberg and Kalk Bay are super cool for surfing. The windy conditions that the landscape is infused with, make kite surfing even more exciting. At times, due to the windy conditions, surfers gather around Hout Bay, in a bid to experience the biggest surfable waves in the world.

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3) Wine tasting
Oh Cape Town is a spot showered with so many types of wines you would kill to taste. The wines are pretty much renowned and patronized by many tourists. Wine tours are conducted at regions such like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl. The distance to these areas is nothing to be scared about. They are easily accessible.
4) Whale watching
And there we are again! At False Bay! If you crave for the aquatic world, southern right whales and killer whales are available to quench that desire. How can you get such exhibition? Hmm…Tour operators are at the services of guests to organize Whale watching Cruises.
5) Climbing
Do you fancy sea views and high-scaled sightseeing? Table Mountain, the Devil’s Mountain or the Lion’s Head constitute some of the most popular mountains where you can have a sense of fresh air, revitalizing exercises and tranquil ambiance. Employ the necessary equipment to keep you safe and sound while climbing. That could be water to quench your thirst, jacket to keep you warm if necessary and  a hat to protect yourself from scorching sun rays.

Hotels to stay

        Just like Johannesburg, the accommodation in Cape Town is superb. For example, the Icon Luxury Apartments are a consolidation of self-contained apartments. The building is equipped with guest-friendly facilities, such as free WI-FI, business lounge and a fitness center with beauticians right at your services. The Villa Zest Boutique hotel is another picturesque looking accommodation center that is close to Cape Town International Convention Center.  The Bendouin garden, the 10-metre pool and the sunken lounge area with an outdoor fireplace are some of the nice amenities by the boutique hotel. The Glen Boutique Hotel and Spa is located at the Sea Point in Cape Town. The beach there is very suitable for shell collecting. There are sun loungers and spa facilities to keep you healthy and relaxed. All rooms have double volume showers. The bed and Breakfast services are astonishing as they breed English and á la carte menu for round-the-clock informal dining.

Food to Eat

There is no way you would fully get a grip of a destination if you don’t taste its cuisine. Cape Town’s culinary miracles are mind numbing. Let’s take cruise at the most favorite dish in Cape Town.

• Sosaties

A national pastime in South Africa. This barbecue is the most traditional dish found at a braai are sosaties – Cape Town’s version of a kebab. The meat is seasoned with chutney blend, curry and skewered with onions and apricots. This is accompanied with a local Pinotage wine.

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• Fish and Chips

Some of the best fish and chips in the world are found on the fairest cape. Remember, British settlers heavily influenced South Africa. Well, a dish is bound to come as one of the top dishes in Cape Town. 

• Biltong

Biltong is the national snack of South Africa. You can get it anywhere. The dried meat is cured in vinegar and spices (salt, pepper, coriander, and brown sugar). While biltong varieties range from beef to wild game, beef is definitely the best.

• Potjiekos

Potjiekos is a form of stew in South Africa. Traditionally, potjiekos are cooked in a three legged, cast iron pot. The ingredients include a combination of vegetables and meat. The potjieko stew varies in cooking. You could go as far as running on a seafood potjieko. 

        So folks, this is all I got for Cape Town today. Evidently, it’s a place to be. Don’t travel to South Africa without at least visiting the Table Mountain, swimming in Camp Bay, climbing the Table Mountain and eating sosaties. Lol! Kisses