Considering checking out the many tourist attractions of the Cape? You’re welcome to try them all, but make sure you give some time to checking out Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront. Once you visit these places, you’ll truly experience the best of Cape Town tourism.

Take a boat ride off the coast of Camps Bay and look back to see why this tourist attraction is considered to be among the elite. Backed by the landmarks of the Cape such as the Twelve Apostles, adjacent to Table Mountain, Camps Bay appears as a paradise, with a palm-tree-lined beach giving you a glimpse of some of the most authentic restaurants (some well known by locals and tourists alike), funky pubs and various shops to take care of all of your needs. With such a sugar-coated setup, where else would you want to go to have a superb holiday?

Here you’ll find many engaging in activities you may want to join in: relaxing and sunbathing in the summer sun, the more athletic and energetic showing their skill at an intense game of volleyball. Maybe you’d care to find out how good your balance is by joining the surfers, both beginner and experienced, as they ride the untameable waves. Or maybe you just want to take a casual stroll along the shoreline, letting the water run over your feet, and later sipping a sundowner or digging into a treat at one of the exotic eateries while you watch the artistic sunset.

If you decide to acquire some accommodation at Camps Bay, you’ll find out that not only will you have easy access to the beach and the various restaurants, pubs and shops, but additionally to many other tourist attractions around Cape Town such as the treasures of nature revealed in a safari, the exhilaration of a shark cage diving or take to the skies with a thrilling skydive.

It’s the place to be, especially in the summer, with many, tourist and resident alike, who make time to spend at the various attractions that Camps Bay offer.

Maybe when you want to give Camps Bay a break and not wear out its appeal, why not check out the V&A Waterfront? It’s South Africa’s most visited destination. Featuring a wide range of restaurants and fast food outlets to cater to a wide range of people, convenient shops to help you meet every need and cinemas for the movie lovers among you.

There are a multitude of activities you can get up to here. Visit the Two Oceans aquarium to get up close with the strange and the colourful of the sea life, including the fearsome face of some sharks. Maybe you’d rather be on top of the water. There are many cruises you can make a booking for. Just take a walk by the harbour to see what’s on offer.

Maybe you’re up for a more exciting experience by getting a birds-eye view of not just the V&A Waterfront, but the rest of the Cape with numerous helicopter trips. Select your destination.

If you’re out to discover culture and history, check out the Maritime Centre in the Union Castle Building, to get a good look at the collection of ship models and other shipping related materials, or check out the V&A Waterfront Historical Walking Tours; a guided tour around the V&A Waterfront, starting at the Chavonnes Battery Museum, which explores the history of the V&A Waterfront.

If you’re in the mood for some live entertainment, check out the Waterfront’s Amphitheatre which usually feature live concerts, shows for the kids and competitions. To top it all off, it’s completely free.

If you haven’t taken the time to check out these places, you’re missing out. Make sure before you bring your explorations of the Cape to an end to check out what Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront have to offer.