De Waterkant Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Cape Town Tour with Breakfast, Dinner and TM Pendant Gift
Private Cape Town City Bowl Kirstenbosch and Table Mountain Tour.
Private Tour - Cape Peninsula
Aquila Game Drive and Safari
Slavery in the Cape: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape Town's Slave History
Cape Town Aquila Big 5 Safari
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Other neighbourhoods around De Waterkant
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Sea Point Promenade
Sea Point Promenade is known for its beautiful seaside views, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Pavillion and Sea Point Swimming Pool while in the area.
- Martin Osner Fine Art Photography Gallery
- Prestwich Memorial
- Camps Bay Beach
- Robben Island
- Table Mountain
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Cape Town Stadium
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Chapmans Peak
- GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- Muizenberg Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Hout Bay Beach
- Llandudno Beach
- Lions Head
- Sea Point Swimming Pool