Cape Town, Africa (Point of interest)

Opened in the 1970s in Foreshore, Artscape is the leading forum for performing arts in Cape Town. Make your selection from various programmes shown at the Artscape Opera House, Artscape Theatre, Artscape Arena or the spacious Foyers. The main venu... Continue reading →

Cape Town's not-for-profit Association for Visual Arts hosts around 50 exhibitions a year by up-and-coming talent, with particular emphasis on artists from the Western Cape. Works displayed in the Salon are for sale and are immediately available to... Continue reading →

Home to indigenous South African plants, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are nestled on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. 36 hectares of cultivated area showcase everything from medicinal to scented species. Learn how to conserve water ... Continue reading →

Once a prison housing Nelson Mandela, today Robben Island is a living museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A series of exhibits, some in Mandela's former cell, trace and interpret the emotions and conditions of prisoners during apartheid. The ... Continue reading →

Although small, the South African National Gallery near the Parliament building is the country's premier art museum, with exhibits that reflect South Africa's troubled history. Don't miss examples of the artworks once dismissed as 'craft', such as ... Continue reading →

A township tour offers the chance for visitors to gain a richer understanding of South Africa's many cultures and also helps support small enterprises. In Cape Town, the African Eagle Day Tours offers a range of options. A popular tour starts in D... Continue reading →