Cape Town is a city with many blessings. Its landscape is resplendent with beaches of golden sugary sand. Vineyards over a hundred years old remain fruitful and heady in their beauty. Victorian style buildings litter the cityscape. Colonial mansions beam in their majesty. All these are amidst the colossal Table Mountain, a mountain that’s more than 700 million years old.

Aside from the natural and sightseeing attractions that have defined Cape Town for many, the city is also brimming with outstanding restaurants, cafes, and bars. The wines of Cape Town have garnered world acclaim. The local Karoo lamb must definitely be sampled. Cape Bay is filled with hip hangout spaces. Close to St. George’s Cathedral and the Greenmarket Square, Long Street offers several great options to those wanting good food and good party places.

Table Mountain continues to be Cape Town’s centerpiece attraction, especially for travelers wanting outdoor adventure. It is one of the most awesome venues for abseiling – right from 367 feet up. An aerial cableway up the mountain provides a 360-degree view of the city. The Cape of Good Home Nature Reserve is part of Table Mountain National Park, and a trek through it can be very rewarding. Hikes go through several good quiet beaches, and one may even get to see antelope, baboons, and zebras.

A return ticket, enough funds, and a valid passport and visa are the usual requirements for travelers going to Cape Town. American citizens can come in without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. Street crime is the common hassle for tourists. It is advised to practice basic caution when in crowded sites.