Cape Town is an amazing city in an amazing country. And how else can you say about the country called the South African Republic and there are penguins in it?
The second largest city of South Africa - Cape Town visits the mass of tourists. This is due to the large number of different attractions and primarily natural.
It is not difficult to find a Russian-speaking guide, which will show you the most interesting places of this vast city and its surroundings. Excursion programs are designed so that everyone can choose its topics, and it must be noticed, is quite extensive.
Dining Mount
This attraction believes almost every postcard. The excursion program includes a visit to this miracle of nature, as well as check-in in "Botanical Garden Kirstenbosh" and "Museum of Diamonds".
The height of the dining area is 1085 meters above sea level. Mountain received his name thanks to an unusual appearance, which is similar to anything, but not on the mountain in the usual understanding.
From the top, if you can say so to speak, the mountains offer stunning views of the city. Keep in mind that on top there is enough windy therefore a light sweater or the jacket will not prevent absolutely.
"Botanical Garden Kirstenbosh" It is almost at the foot of the dining area. Here you expect more than 500 hectares where about 7,000 diverse plants grow, including rare and endangered species.
The garden is very well maintained, along the entire perimeter laid tracks. Here you can buy various souvenirs in small shops.
"Museum of Diamonds" Even those who are absolutely indifferent to the decorations.
South Africa is the birthplace of diamonds. Here, as anywhere they know in them. In the museum you will get acquainted with all the stages that this precious stone passes before it turns out on the finger or in the ear of the fashionista.
The price of an individual excursion designed for 8 hours starts from $ 300. This price includes: transport, driver, Russian-speaking guide, tickets to the garden and the museum. Be sure to take care of comfortable shoes, because most of the time you will spend on your feet. In sunny weather it is necessary to have a headdress and covered shoulders of clothing, otherwise the probability of burning is great.
Cape of Good Hope
This attraction Along with the Dining Room is a symbol of Cape Town. Cape of good hope is the extreme southwest point of South Africa. The view opening from the cape is simply great.
The tour program includes a trip for a whole day to the Capskoy Peninsula, the main part of which parks occupy. Visit Cape Point Also enters the program.
This is a legendary place that has become a real horror for ancient navigators - not one ship crashed about these rocks. It was here that the legend struck the curse on the legendary "Futchy Dutchman", which is forced to be indifferent to wander around the seas and oceans.
The excursion includes an unusual cruise dedicated to fully acquaintance with the animal world. Island of sea cats - First stop. An unusual piece of sushi, located near Cape Town, is populated only by these cute animals.
They chose local rocky shores and willingly warm in the sun. A large number of photos of these funny fat people are provided, but do not hurry to score a memory card, because you have a visit ahead "The Beach of African Penguins".
These important birds in tuxedes here in Africa feel at home. The beach is equipped with special tracks, but not for visitors, but for penguins, which with a sense of deep dignity stroll slowly along the beach.
It is not worth covering them with a cute and good-natured look, they can be quite aggressive, protecting their territory, and so you will be kept that the bruise will still remind a meeting with this "bird".
Completes such a fascinating excursion to an ostrich farm, where you can also see the lacking birds, but already with long and muscular legs. On the farm there is a small store where it is proposed to buy various handicraft products from feathers and ostrich skin.
The price of $ 350 excursions with all vehicles included in the price (car and boat), Russian-speaking guide, entrance tickets. Dressed need to consider weather variability, especially during cruise.
South African wine is valued among the admirers of this alcoholic beverage. Journey through the wine estates Offered by many travel agencies. This is an interesting and tasty tour where you can not only taste wine and buy a pair of bottles, but also see the entire manufacturing process.
During this excursion, you are more than ever, you will be glad that not behind the wheel. Program price $ 350 in 8 hours. During this time, in addition to the placement, where the wine passes all stages - from grapes to the glasses, you will visit Parl - the largest city in the wine region. Here you can taste not only the magnificent wine, but also the delicious cheese, known to the whole world.
A fascinating tour on which you can see the majestic giants - whale , It is necessary to visit. In different turbuo, this trip is called differently: photohoot, sea safari, etc. But one is invariably - delight that you experience seeing these mammals, indescribable. From August to November, whale time of marriage games and it is at that time they swim quite close to the shore.
Whales are so passionate about each other, which allow annoying tourist boats to swim very close, demonstrating their smooth sides. The price of a trip is high - about $ 400, but the spectacle that you will not forget is worth it!
Well, for the most desperate lovers to rinse their nerves, offered Immersion with sharks . Real live wild shards, terrifying the horror on many people. For $ 350 you will be placed in a cage ... Yes, yes, you did not hear ... it was you, not a shark ... so I still need to find out who in this case looks ... a strong cell, made of durable steel .
In principle, you are in absolute security, but explain it to your head and instinct of self-preservation when the toothy falls will be very close.
In addition to all the above excursion programs, there are plenty of others: a fascinating sightseeing tour of the city, various boys, visiting the needle cape, deep-water fishing in the open ocean. Cape Town is a magnificent city in which you want to go back, every time, opening it again.
