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Bright lights
Cape Town is a thrilling city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities on offer. From the stunning beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront – a honeymoon in Cape Town will be nothing if not memorable.

The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of its famous landmark, Table Mountain. The cablecar takes five minutes to scale the 1085m summit and affords spectacular views and photo opportunities of the city below. A return ticket on the cableway costs 130 Rand (about £8). Expect queues in peak times – however, your hotel should be able to pre-book tickets for you.

If it’s culture you’re after, the famous Robben Island prison, once home to former South African president Nelson Mandela, is well worth a visit. Now a World Heritage Site, a trip to the island is an unforgettable experience and offers a glimpse into the apartheid era.

Daily tours to the island include the ferry trip there and back, an island tour and a tour of the prison with a former political prisoner as your guide. Allow three and a half hours for the trip and book in advance. Ferries leave regularly from the Clock Tower precinct at the V&A Waterfront.


City dwellers
For truly five-star luxury, the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in the heart of the city is the place to stay.

From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront, the staff will do their utmost to make you feel at home. Your stay includes full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, which boasts hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank for the ultimate in honeymoon pampering.

And when the day's over, retire to one of 15 luxurious, elegant suites, decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy – the perfect retreat for newlyweds.

A deluxe room with four-poster bed costs from £203 per night. Visit Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa for more information or call +27 (0) 21 437 9000.

Know before you go
Cape Town enjoys an extremely moderate climate. The main rainfall occurs during July and August although regular showers occur from mid-May through to end of September. The best time to visit for sunshine is from February to mid-April.

In general, Cape Town is a relatively safe city, however, as with other major cities it is always sensible to take precautions. Your hotel will be able to advise you of any areas to avoid, and most provide a shuttle bus into the city or V&A Waterfront.

Public transport in Cape Town is poor so tourists are recommended to hire a car or use taxis or the hotel shuttle bus to travel around.

A luxury nine-night tour of South Africa, including four nights at the five-star Cape Grace Hotel on the V&A Waterfront, a two-night train journey between Cape Town and Pretoria onboard the luxury Rovos Rail and two nights’ Safari at Londolozi Private Game Reserve, costs from £2340 per person based on two people sharing and includes all transfers and taxes. Visit Wildlife Africa for more details.

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