Cape Town

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa as well as the capital of the Western Province. The city is famed for its hospitality. Cape Town has a lively culture scene, particularly when it comes to music. The people are open-minded and relaxed and because of this the city is the tourism capital of South Africa.

The city itself is dominated by Table Mountain - so called due to its flat-topped summit. The views from Table Mountain are spectacular and there are some good, easy walks on the summit - you can catch the cable car to the summit. The views are not to be missed so don't be put off by the crowds!

Cape Town is the South African home for outdoor pursuits. There are a range of watersports to enjoy including: diving, surfing and sailing. There is also angling, scenic drives, mountaineering, hiking, kite-flying, parasailing and bird- and whale-watching. If you need some light relief the city offers wine tasting and shopping.

For spectacular wildlife a trip to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is perfect. The reserve offers awesome scenery, fantastic walks and deserted beaches. It is especially beautiful in spring when the wildflowers bloom.

Destination The following gaps match the destination you selected. Round the World Discovery: Eastbound £0 The Garden Route - 13 day tour £0 South Africa Cape Town Sports Volunteers £699 South Africa Township Teaching in Cape Town £699 South Africa Wildlife Conservation Course Kruger £749 South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation £799 South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation £849 Tanzania Reach Out to Children £849 South Africa Reptile Park Volunteers £899 South Africa Horse Riding and Conservation £949 South Africa Childrens Home For Girls in Cape Town £1099 South Africa Literacy and Language Cape Town £1099 South Africa Wild Coast Teaching Volunteers £1199 South Africa Paid Cricket Coaching £1249 South Africa Orphans and HIV AIDS Education £1295 South Africa Medical Volunteers Cape Town £1299 South Africa Teaching and Development Volunteers Cape Town £1299 South Africa Nature Surveillance £1395 South Africa White Shark Conservation £1399 South Africa Wild Coast Conservation £1499 Kruger to Coast Volunteer Adventure £1595 South Africa Cricket Academy Cape Town £1599 South Africa Wildlife Art Course £1749 Round the World Trip - Option B £6259 South Africa Field Guide Course - Eastern Cape £7749

Activity The following gaps match the activity you selected. Australia Tall Ship Sailing £299 Australia Sailing Course Learn to Earn £499 China Martial Arts Academy £799 Costa Rica Water Sports Adventure £1099 Brazil Beginner Rock Climbing Course £1199 USA Grand Canyon Rafting £1369