Bakoven Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Boulders Beach
Discover pristine sandy beaches, unique rock formations and an endangered African penguin colony – just 40 kilometres south of Cape Town.
Cape of Good Hope
Enjoy stunning scenery, rich cultural heritage and an eclectic variety of wildlife – all within reach of Africa’s most southerly tip.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
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.
Activities
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience
Our pick of the best Bakoven Hotel Deals
Ocean View House
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025
Taj Cape Town
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bakoven
Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
Clifton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton 2nd Beach or Clifton Bay Beach.
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.
Tamboerskloof
Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.
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.
- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Boulders Beach
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Cape Town Stadium
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Muizenberg Beach
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Castle of Good Hope
- Chapmans Peak
- Hout Bay Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Lions Head
- Fish Hoek Beach
- South African National Gallery
- Signal Hill
- Kalk Bay Beach