Explore the Castle of Good Hope. The imposing Castle of Good Hope once served as the center of power for the Dutch East India Company when it governed Cape Town during the 17th century. A large bastion fort, the Castle of Good Hope remained in active use for the next 400 years.

Visit Bo-Kaap. Originally established in the 1700s by Cape Town’s emancipated slaves, this magnificent neighborhood is known today for its brightly colored homes and cobblestone streets.

Travel to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Founded in 1913, this remarkable destination is situated at the eastern portion of Table Mountain in the Cape Floristic Region UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex is host to over 7,000 different indigenous species of plants from across South Africa.