Cape Town
This legendary hotel has hosted celebrities for 125 years
With an A-Z of celebrity clients ranging from Agatha Christie to Lenny Kravitz, there’s no doubting Cape Town’s Mount Nelson hotel’s place in the lexicon of legendary hotels.
- by Julietta Jameson
Sidecar adventures in Cape Town with Brody the dog
A vintage sidecar with dog in tow is the only way to cruise Cape Town.
- by Sue Wallace
Port guide: Cape Town, South Africa
One of the world’s most spectacular harbour towns has plenty in it, and even more around it, to ensure you have a very busy port day.
- by Brian Johnston
The one problem with climbing this landmark peak
While there are undoubtedly spectacular views from the summit of Table Mountain, there’s one landmark you won’t be able to see from there.
- by Ben Groundwater
There’s a new reason to visit this Cape Town landmark
Since 1996 the Cape Grace Hotel has earned a reputation for being the best hotel in South Africa’s oldest town.
- by Julietta Jameson
Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town: A contemporary art gallery that's unlike anything you've seen
The former grain silo housing this new art gallery is just as arresting as its contents.
- by Max Anderson
Cape Town's Kirstenbosch: This could be the world's best botanical garden
Cape Town's Kirstenbosch could well be the world's best botanical garden.
- by Alison Stewart
A tour of Cape Town's Langa township
A tour excursion leads a small group into another world in Cape Town.
- by Max Anderson
Boulders Beach, Cape Town: The best place to see African penguins
Check your bags before you leave - these cute critters get in everywhere.
- by Alison Stewart
Rovos Rail luxury train from Pretoria to Cape Town, South Africa: A journey straight out of Agatha Christie
It has the mysterious Russians, the cocktails, and the requirement to dress for dinner: the only thing missing from this luxury rail trip is Agatha Christie - and a body.
- by Roy Masters
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