Southern Suburbs Travel Guide
Where to stay in Southern Suburbs
Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the area.
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African Museum and Planetarium or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
Muizenberg
The theatres and entertainment venues are just a few things visitors like about Muizenberg. Muizenberg Beach and Table Mountain National Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at False Bay Station or Muizenberg Station to get around the larger area.
Newlands
Known for its ample dining options and picturesque gardens, there's plenty to explore in Newlands. You can visit top attractions like Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Newlands Cricket Ground, and jump on the metro at Claremont Station or Newlands Station to see more of the city.
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Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Discover pristine sandy beaches, unique rock formations and an endangered African penguin colony – just 40 kilometres south of Cape Town.
Table Mountain
Climb to the summit of this spectacular mountain and you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of Cape Town and the stunning surrounds of Table Bay.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Activities
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour
Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike
- Table Mountain
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Steenberg Wine Estate
- Newlands Cricket Ground
- Steenberg Vineyards
- Athlone Stadium
- Vincent Pallotti Hospital
- Kingsbury Hospital
- Newlands Stadium
- Kenilworth Race Course
- Constantia Village
- Constantia Glen Winery
- Devil's Peak
- Steenberg Golf Estate
- Klein Constantia Wine Estate
- Baxter Theatre Centre