Kensington Place

Activities

• Visit Robben Island - the former prison where Nelson Mandela spent most of his 27 years of imprisonment
  
  
• Take the cable car up Table Mountain - a must for sunset on a clear evening
  
  
• Bo-Kaap, the city's Cape Malay area, is worth a visit for its cobbled streets and colourful historical houses
  
  
• Adrenaline seekers can abseil down Table Mountain or paraglide off Lions' Head with local operators
  
  
• Check out some of Cape Town's trendy beaches - but watch out as the winds can be strong and the water very cold
  
  
• Plant lovers should not miss the famous Kirstenbosch Gardens, where you can wander through the unique flora of the region - take a picnic
  
  
• There are plenty of oppurtunities for hiking. There's a nature reserve nearby or you can walk up Lions' Head for some great coastal views. The more energetic can climb up Table Mountain
  
  
• Spend a day in the Winelands (30 minutes' drive away) most vineyards are open to the public for tasting
  
  
• Drive down the scenic Cape Pensinsula to Cape Point, stoppong off en route to see penguins at Boulder's Bay
  
  
• Township tours can be arranged through Uthando charity - see Social Responsibility
  
  
• Use of local golf, squash and gym clubs can be arranged by the hotel
  
  
• Back at the hotel take a dip in the plunge pool or sunbathe on the deck