Are you ready to head to Cape Town, South Africa? Here are the must-visit places and exciting excursions to take when you fly nonstop from Washington-Dulles to Cape Town on United.
TABLE MOUNTAIN AERIAL CABLEWAY
A trip up the world-famous Table Mountain should be on the to-do list for any trip to Cape Town. One of the country’s most iconic landmarks, Table Mountain offers one of the most breathtaking vantage points of the Mother City. Since October 1929, the Table Mountain Aerial Cable Way has been providing visitors with a world-class cableway experience when accessing Table Mountain. The ride is a gentle one, the rotating state-of- the-art cable car taking visitors from the lower station to the top in around five minutes.
AQUILA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE AND SPA
Set in a valley between the Langeberg and the Outeniqua Mountains in the southern Karoo, the Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers an exciting taste of African wildlife just a two hours’ drive from Cape Town. Aquila combines 4-star luxury with some of the best game viewing in the Western Cape, and the new spa adds to the luxurious services and facilities on offer. It is a masterpiece in luxury, defined by its serenity and creative use of natural elements.
GROOT CONSTANTIA
The Groot Constantia wine estate is the oldest wine- producing farm in South Africa. This beautiful, sprawling estate is home to two top restaurants (Jonkershuis and Simon’s), two museums, and three wine-tasting spaces where you will discover why they have won over 100 awards in the last decade alone. The estate is a popular destination for tourists and wine lovers alike. Visitors can take an educational tour of the estate to learn about the wine- making process, and sample some of the estate’s wines.
JEEP TOURS CAPE TOWN
Jeep Tours is a female-owned adventure tourism company based in the beautiful Cape Town region of South Africa. They offer adventure tours in open-top Jeep Wranglers around Cape Town and surrounding areas. Join them on one of their bespoke trips along secluded off-road trails and backroads to amazing lookout spots or to top vineyards around the Cape. From their popular Atlantis Dune adventures, wine tasting in the vineyards, or a scenic Peninsula route, they have the tour for you.
NAC HELICOPTERS
NAC Helicopters has been flying since 1946: always growing; always improving. Based in the iconic V&A Waterfront, NAC Helicopters Cape Town is perfectly located to showcase the Mother City’s breathtaking beauty. NAC offers a professional and first-class service, ensuring that every client feels like a VIP. Allow them to make your dreams come true as they fly you in one of their luxury helicopters, following the dramatic coastline of the Cape Peninsula or to your choice of destination.
