Cape Town is, without a doubt, a must if you have not been before. Table Mountain exceeds all expectations and literally hovers over you wherever you are providing a variety of wonderful vistas. The beaches, bays, drives, walks, restaurants and shops are enough to keep everyone (of any age) excited and busy. We spent one day driving down to Cape Point which was breath taking and was a fantastic way to orientate ourselves. Our visit to the penguins on Boulders Beach was adorable. We ended the day on Capes Bay having cocktails and watching the sunset- stunning! Being shown around Robben Island (which you must book in advance to avoid disappointment) by someone who was actually there is something that won’t be possible for much longer and brings the whole experience to life! I saw various properties which would match a number of different characters and budgets- all attractive in their own individual ways.
We then moved onto Franschoek – within half an hour you are in the famous wine region. There is a reason it’s so famous – it’s utterly stunning and the food and wine is some of the best world. Some of my favourite memories here are sitting at La Residence overlooking rolling vines, sampling some delicious wines before yet another gourmet supper.
The Southern Right Whale season runs from end of June to the beginning of December and during this time the whales are within several metres of the shore. The best place to see them is from Hermanus – I recommend the trip to Dyer Island whereby you can see the Marine Big Five. Birkenhead House was my favourite property perched on a cliff watching the whales beneath you.
During my stay, I only managed to brush the surface of what South Africa has to offer: I can’t wait to see more of it and be able to send people to see and experience the wonders that I enjoyed.
