Oranjezicht

For a real insiders view of Cape Town, spread your wings and discover nearby neighborhoods like Cape Town, Camps Bay, and Tamboerskloof.

From here, it is 1 mile (2 kilometers) to one of the city’s most iconic icons, Table Mountain.

Be sure to visit some of the nearby museums and galleries, which help make this region such a great vacation choice. Step inside some of the exhibit spaces such as the District Six Museum, the Old Town House and the South African Jewish Museum. For a great night out, head to the Artscape Theatre Centre, one of the region’s great performing arts venues. Aspiring artists should admire the collections at the South African National Gallery.

If the sun is shining, follow the lead of the locals who know the area best and appreciate the nearby green spaces. Hike around the grounds of Signal Hill, Lions Head and Devils Peak.

Visitors looking for interesting places to visit in and around Cape Town will not want to miss out on Greenmarket Square, the St. George's Cathedral and the Company Gardens. Learn about history at the Castle of Good Hope.

Enjoy window shopping and do some people-watching in the nearby malls and markets such as the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, the Golden Acre Shopping Mall and the Pan African Market.

See local favorites, the Ajax Cape Town take on the opposition at Cape Town Stadium. Even on non game days, you can still head to the stadium for a backstage tour.

After discovering the sights, sounds and smells of Oranjezicht, recharge your batteries at one of the area’s hotels or serviced apartments. Take your pick from the Taj Cape Town, the Hotel On St Georges, or the Cape Town Lodge Hotel.