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Cape Town is the third most populous city in South Africa but also one of the most beautiful. It is not only famous for its harbor but also its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, which includes such well-known landmarks as the Table Mountain and Cape Point. There are a huge variety of self-catering apartments and villas available for you to rent here as well. The experience is also bound to be an outstanding one since Cape Town's character is diverse, resulting from the cultural melting pot of Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers mixing with the local Khoisan (Bushman and Hottentot) and Bantu tribes.

The coastline is pristine with its white sandy beaches - and due to the unique geography of Cape Town, you can visit several beaches in a day. The most popular beach is the Boulders Beach with its colony of African penguins, which are a delight to watch. Surfing is also greatly enjoyed here, and if you're not well acquainted with the sport - you can even take your first lesson. The city also hosts the Red Bull Big Wave Africa surfing competition each year. If in fact you're a surfing lover, be sure to find out when the next competition is being held before you visit the Cape Town.

The exhilarating ascent of the paternal Table Mountain is a must for all visitors and provides resplendently gorgeous views of the city and the nature that surrounds it. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront attracts over a million visitors each month. Built on top of part of the docks of the Port of Cape Town, this is one of the city's most well-liked shopping venues with several hundred shops covering gemstones, curios, fancy fashions and lots more. The Two Oceans Aquarium, offering a thrilling insight into the indigenous fresh and seawater creatures of South Africa, is also here. And, there's so much more you will have to visit the V&A Waterfront Information Desk to organize your activities.

Cape Town is admired for its hospitality as much as it is for its architectural heritage. You are welcome to this great city anytime!

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