Bo Kaap

The colourful Bo Kaap of today is a far cry from its tumultuous beginnings — in the 16th and 17th centuries, slaves brought from Malaysia and Indonesia by the Dutch were forced to reside here. Each house received a fresh coat of bright paint following the end of apartheid, as an act of defiance, expression of individualism and a celebration of freedom at long last.

• Address:

  Bo Kaap, Cape Town

Bo-Kaap Museum

This excellent museum in the colourful Bo Kaap district (formerly the city's Malay quarter) traces the history of Cape Town’s Islamic culture and heritage. The museum is furnished and decorated to depict the lifestyle of a 19th-century Muslim family.

• Web:

  www.iziko.org.za/museums/bo-kaap-museum

• Address:

  71 Wale Street, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town

• Phone:

  +27 21 481 3938

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun closed

BOS 400 Shipwreck

This rather secluded wreck is only accessible via a long trek along the coastline, but the scenic walk alone is already worth the drive to the suburb of Hout Bay in Cape Town. The ship broke loose while being towed in 1994 — it was later deemed unsalvageable and left to rust at that very spot, gaining eerie appeal in the years since. Admire the ship wreck from shore. Climbing onto rusted metal is extremely dangerous.

• More info:

  Trek from Sandy Bar car park

Camps Bay

Camps Bay is a prestigious area and one of Cape Town's most popular beaches. The area houses a number of fantastic restaurants, hotels, sports clubs and entertainment venues, as well as the white sandy beaches and blue waters that keep people coming back for more.

• Web:

  www.capetown.travel

• E-mail:

  office@campsbay.com

Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point

Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are two of the most famous and popular tourist spots in Cape Town. There is a misconception that the Cape of Good Hope is the most southern tip of Africa, which is not true, as in fact Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point. Both the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are sections of the Table Mountain National Park, where you can see cape lions, spotted hyenas, jackals, elephants and zebras.

• Web:

  www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain/tourism/attractions.php#goodhope

• Address:

  Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town

• Phone:

  +27 21 780 9204

Chapman's Peak Drive

Chapman's Peak Drive lures in with stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean, provided that you can handle the steep descents that start immediately off the roadside. Along the trip, there are observation points for stop-overs where you can also buy souvenirs from locals and admire the views without having to constantly keep your eyes on the road.

• Web:

  www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za

• Address:

  Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape Town

• Phone:

  +27 21 791 8220