Camps Bay Attractions
Camps Bay has many attractions such as beautiful beaches great for bathing and tanning, pleasant walks along the beachfront, hiking trails along the mountains, unforgettable views and sunsets, Wide range of gourmet dining spots along the beachfront strip, Selection of Churches and Shul and one of the best High Schools in the country.
The following are some of the must see places in and around the Camps Bay area:
Table Mountain
You can take a hiking trail up this magnificent mountain and enjoy the natural beauty as you climb up yourself or take the cable car that starts just five minutes drive from Camps Bay beach. Both options will provide you with some of the best panoramic views you will ever see.
Robben Island
There are boats to this historic island that leave regularly from the V&A Waterfront which is just 10-15 minutes drive from Camps Bay. On this famous island former South African president Nelson Mandela and various other political prisoners were held during South Africa's apartheid era. There are fascinating historical tours available of the island and prison and you can also enjoy the views over Table Bay back to Cape Town.
The V&A Waterfront
Very popular with both locals and visitors, the V&A Waterfront complex is just 10-15 minutes drive from Camps Bay. The complex offers a huge selection of shops, restaurants, cinemas, bars and many other points of interest, including the:
- Largest aquarium in Africa, the Two Oceans Aquarium.
- African craft market.
- Live, open-air concerts and performances.
- Many boat trips including to Robben Island and sunset cruises to Camps Bay.
- Busy working harbour with fishing boats, racing yachts and colony of Cape Fur seals to watch.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
About 30 minutes drive from Camps Bay on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain you will find the internationally renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden with beautiful indigenous plant life and natural beauty.
The Sunday evening concerts in summer are a Cape Town institution - bring your picnic and some wine and relax on the lawns with the mountain in the background listening to anything from pop to classical. If you are here at Christmas then book early for the concert of 'Carols by Candlelight', hugely popular with locals and something not to be missed!
