Southern Suburbs Travel Guide
Where to stay in Southern Suburbs
Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Parliament of South Africa, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Wine Route while you're exploring the area.
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by Parliament of South Africa or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
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.
Noordhoek
You'll enjoy the white-sand beaches and mountain views in Noordhoek. You might want to make time for a stop at Cape Point Vineyards or Table Mountain National Park.
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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.
Two Oceans Aquarium
With sharks, rays, tropical fish and forests of kelp, this aquatic attraction provides deep insights into life under the ocean waves.
