Sports tourist attractions in Cape Town

There something for every kind of traveler

A vineyard in Stellenbosch

he South African Airways global headquarters is in Johannesburg, so I end up travelling to Cape Town perhaps once every quarter. My visits are for both business and leisure, and I enjoy visiting the city as often as the need arises. The first thing you notice when you get into Cape Town is the Table Mountain. It is a flat-topped mountain that forms an impressive backdrop to the city. It is also a popular tourist attraction.

Getting Around
Cabs are easy to find, and are perhaps the best way to get around. Apart from walking: I spend several evenings walking along the Victoria Wharf, which leads to the beach. The other option is to rent a car and drive. It gives you the convenience of travelling at your own pace and preference.

Recommendations
My favourite hotel in Cape Town would be The Table Bay Hotel. It is well known for its facilities, service, rooms and the views it offers—a choice between the Table Mountain and the expansive Atlantic Ocean. Staying here always turns out to be a pleasurable experience.

But there is also The Grand Daddy Hotel, a funky member of Cape Town’s hospitality culture. Its penthouse is actually a converted trailer. The caravan park sits atop The Grand Daddy’s roof; it has a rooftop cinema and a bar, not to mention quirky interiors. In all, the experience at the hotel is fabulous; you wouldn’t want to miss out on it when in Cape Town.

Apart from The Table Bay Hotel, which I think is perhaps the best place to stay in Cape Town, there’s the Taj Cape Town. Its structure was originally home to the South African Reserve Bank and Temple Chambers. Its suites offer an unmatched sense of sophistication and elegance.

For eating out options, more than a restaurant, it is the V&A market on the Wharf that I would recommend. It houses several food stalls that are known for reinventing regular food. Samosas, shawarmas and the like are presented with a twist; it is culinary creativity of an altogether different kind.