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The Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town, South Africa.

Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Town: Toll prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Drive Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town. Our 2026 guide includes toll prices, operating hours, and historical context for the route. The first time I drove Chapman's Peak, I understood immediately why car manufacturers choose this road for television commercials. The 9-kilometre route clings to…

Kirstenbosch National Botanic Garden in Cape Town, South Africa.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Planning a trip to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town? Find the latest 2026 visitor guide, ticket prices, opening hours, and tips here. When I first walked through the entrance gates at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town, what struck me wasn't…

Groot Constantia in Cape Town, South Africa.

9 surprisingly old attractions in big cities

Discover 9 surprisingly old attractions hiding within modern cities. See ancient ruins like Huaca Huallamarca in Lima and the London Wall in London. Huaca Huallamarca, Lima In amongst the bank buildings of Lima’s San Isidro district – Peru’s de facto financial centre – stands an…

The African Penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Town.

How to see the Boulders Beach penguins and Cape of Good Hope in one day

Cape Town is visually stunning, with its natural attractions showcased by the likes of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Chapmans Peak Drive and Table Mountain Two further bucket-listy experiences in Cape Town are seeing the African penguins at Boulders Beach and the end-of-world landscapes of…

Waxworks at the Heart of Cape Town Museum, South Africa.

Visiting the Heart of Cape Town Museum at Groote Schuur Hospital

The Heart of Cape Town Museum at the Groote Schuur Hospital tells the story of how Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first heart transplant. The operating theatre at Groote Schuur Hospital The operating theatre looks busy. White face masks and green gowns are everywhere, as…

Exploring the natural side of Cape Town, South Africa

From the dassies on Table Mountain to the penguins of Boulders Beach, you’re never far from nature in Cape Town. Meeting dassies on Table Mountain From the top of Table Mountain on a blazing blue-sky day, Cape Town’s appeal is obvious. The views look over…