Bakoven Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Cape of Good Hope
Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Activities
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer
Cape Town Quad Bike and Free Sandboarding
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Aquila Reserve Safari with Lunch and Wine Tasting
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Other neighbourhoods around Bakoven
Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
Clifton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton 2nd Beach or Clifton Bay Beach.
Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Promenade and Table Mountain National Park while in the area.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
Tamboerskloof
Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or South African Museum and Planetarium while you're exploring the area.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Cape Town Cruise Terminal
- Camps Bay Beach
- Boulders Beach
- Table Mountain
- Cape Town Stadium
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Lions Head
- Muizenberg Beach
- Chapmans Peak
- Hout Bay Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Llandudno Beach
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Table Mountain National Park
- Fish Hoek Beach