Photo Gallery

The oldest building in South Africa, the Castle of Good Hope, built by the Dutch to protect their refreshment station.

The Company Gardens, site of the early colony’s fruit and vegetable garden.

Museums & Memorials
Numerous places of historical and cultural interest reflect our city's diversity - both past and present.

(Drag arrow over photos for descriptions.)

The Cape Coastline
The dramatic coastline of the Cape Peninsula offers magnificent scenery and spectacular views.

(Drag arrow over photos for descriptions.)

Our City's Beginnings
The bustling city of Cape Town began as a simple refreshment station for passing ships on the trade route between
Europe and the East.

(Drag arrow over photos for descriptions.)

Arts & Crafts
For an authentic keepsake, Cape Town offers an eclectic selection of handmade items with a distinct local
flavour.

(Drag arrow over photos for descriptions.)

One of the city’s oldest buildings, the Dutch look-out post in Muizenberg.

A reminder of the contribution of slaves to the early development of the Cape, the Old Slave Lodge now houses the Cultural History Museum.

The Old Townhouse, where Cape Town’s first Town Council assembled.

Jan van Riebeeck, founder of the city in 1652.

Memorial to Cecil John Rhodes, mining magnate, politician and entrepreneur of the late 1800’s.

The Muslim community believe the early Kramats (burial place of a holy man) form a protective circle around Cape Town.

The South African Museum houses many fascinating exhibits, including displays depicting the cultures of Cape Town’s indigenous people.

Early Portuguese mariners rounding the Cape in the late 1400’s erected Padros. Replicas of these now serve as navigational beacons and memorials to these intrepid explorers who opened the sea trade route between East and West.

The District Six Museum offers a touching tribute to a community displaced by the apartheid governments ‘Group Areas Act’.

Founded in 1685 by the then Cape Governor, Simon van der Stel, Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa. Visitors can taste the wines and explore the historic grounds.

Take a boat trip from one of Cape Town's small harbours to view a variety of sea birds and large colonies of Cape Fur Seals that live on rocky islands around the peninsula.

Coastal walks wind between rocky outcrops and sandy shores.

Magnificent scenes unfold around every corner during a coastal drive around the peninsula.

The picturesque fishing harbour of Kalk Bay, where fish are offloaded and sold on the quayside

The most South-Westerly point of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope.

Coastal villages and towns range from quiet rustic seaside escapes to the busy Simonstown Naval Base.

See artists and crafters at work in their studios.

Empowerment projects teach skills enabling people to provide for themselves and their families.

Discover South Africa’s fascinating mineral wealth in this gemstone factory with it's workshops and displays.

Timeless masterpieces are handmade in this glass workshop.

South Africa is known for it’s exquisite jewellery, be it made from diamonds, gemstones, or beads.

A studio of women weavers create stunning rugs and wall-hangings depicting South African scenes.

Natural Beauty
National Parks and Botanical Gardens protect the unique 'fynbos' vegetation of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

(Drag arrow over photos for descriptions.)

One of the most magnificent gardens in the world, Kirstenbosch Gardens showcase South Africa’s rich indigenous vegetation.

The Constantia Valley, set against the scenic Constantiaberg mountains, is home to the Cape's oldest wine lands and their historic Cape Dutch buildings.

Among our endemic indigenous flora are these yellow Pincushion Proteas, related to our national flower, the King Protea.

The Table Mountain National Park stretches 90 kms from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point in the south.

Pristine white sandy beaches surround much of the Peninsula.

Chapman’s Peak Drive with it’s ragged cliffs and steep slopes in surely one of the most scenic drives in the world.

Animal Lover's Peninsula
Cape Town provides many safe havens for protected animal species.

(Drag arrow over photos for descriptions.)

The Scenic Winelands
Historic buildings, rolling vineyards and majestic mountains characterise the Cape Winelands.

(Drag arrow over photos for descriptions.)

The Gourmet's Peninsula
Tantalise your taste buds with delicious local foods and drinks.

(Drag arrow over photos for descriptions.)

Township Life
Experience the warm hospitality of Cape Town's townships and witness the development taking place in the drive to
improve the lives of the local people.

(Drag arrow over photos for descriptions.)

The largest bird park in Africa, home to nearly 4000 indigenous and exotic birds.

Enjoy a camel ride around a historic farm dating back to the 1700's.

Able Seaman Just Nuisance, the only dog to have held rank in the Royal Navy.

Rescued and hand reared, this eland allows us to get a close view of the largest antelope species in the world.

Visit an ostrich farm to learn about the world's biggest flightless bird.

Boardwalks take one to within close range of the endemic African Penguin, once an endangered species, now a conservation success story.

Many historic wine farms have beautifully restored manor houses that grace the countryside.

The Huguenot memorial in Franschhoek celebrates the industrious French Huguenots who settled here in 1688 after fleeing persecution in France, bringing their winemaking skills to the Cape.

The Afrikaans Language monument in Paarl is the world’s only monument to a language.

The sweeping mountains and soaring vineyards of the Cape Winelands.

A Victorian shop in the quaint town of Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest settlement.

Wine cellar tours provide an insight into the Cape's main export industry.

Perched on a mountain slope, this berry farm offers a wide range of products made from a variety of berries.

One of the largest breweries in the world, South African Breweries, offers visitors tours of it’s facilities.

Enjoy tasty bakes made using flour produced by the only surviving water mill in Cape Town.

Cape olives, available for tasting and purchase at a roadside farm stall.

Taste award winning wines at the Estates where they are produced.

In a country with high unemployment, job creation opportunities through business initiatives are encouraged and supported.

Community projects encourage involvement of people and businesses to the benefit of all.

Township entrepreneurs create their own opportunities to earn a living.

Houses built by the government under its Reconstruction and Development Programme.

Central to social life in the townships are the local pubs, or ‘Shebeens’.

Many traditional practices such as the use of herbal medicines are a part of daily life.

Cape Town Calling invites you to experience our city's diversity and enjoy a guided tour with us.
These are just some examples of the places we can visit!

PHOTO GALLERY