Hout Bay and Cape Town

Hout Bay is often  called the Heart of the Cape, a 20 minute drive from the Cape Town city centre, almost halfway between Cape Town and Cape Point. Houtbaai, named by Dutch explorers, literally translated means Wood Bay.

 

Find out more about Bay Harbour Market, Mariners Wharf, Chapmans Peak, Dunes Restaurant and Seal Island.

 

Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad; Xhosa: iKapa) is the second-most populous city in South Africa and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. The city is famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town is also Africa's most popular tourist destination.

 

Find out more about Table Mountain, Cape Point, Robben Island, V&A Waterfront and Boulders Penguin Beach.

The Western Cape and Cape Pensinsula offer various attraction to suit any taste. We have provided a few details about the best things to do in the area.

 

Find out more about Wine Estates, Golf Courses, Shark Cage Diving, Scuba Diving and the Cape Culture.