Khayelitsha Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Cape of Good Hope
Experience the stunning scenery and a wealth of native wildlife at what is almost Africa’s most southerly point.
Things to do
Woodstock art, Township cycling, Muizenberg beach and Chapman's Peak
African food,arts and story telling
Cape Town Khayelitsha Township Tour
Gender + LGBTQ Roundtable & Finger Food w/ Teenagers add-on
3-Nights Tour Robben Island Table Mountain and Wine Tram
Cape Town Top range Winelands tour and Tasting
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Other neighbourhoods around Khayelitsha
Somerset West
Get to know Somerset West and its many features like its seaside views and seafood restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Lourensford Wine Estate and Cheetah Outreach, and you can jump on the metro at Somerset West Station or Van Der Stel Station to get around the city.
Strand
Well liked for its seaside views and seafood restaurants, Strand is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Harmony Park and Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum, and jump on the metro at Strand Station to get around the city.
Stellenbosch Central
While visiting Stellenbosch Central, you might make a stop by sights like Stellenbosch Town Hall and Fick House.
Gordon's Bay
Gordon's Bay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bikini Beach and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas.
Newlands
Known for its ample dining options and picturesque gardens, there's plenty to explore in Newlands. You can visit top attractions like Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Newlands Cricket Ground, and jump on the metro at Claremont Station or Newlands Station to see more of the city.
Century City
Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
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- More trip options
- Cape Town Film Studios
- Boulders Beach
- Camps Bay Beach
- Table Mountain
- Cape Town Stadium
- Long Street
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Spier Wine Estate
- Chapmans Peak
- Muizenberg Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Babylonstoren
- Hout Bay Beach
- Llandudno Beach