Salt River Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
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.
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
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.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
This is the oldest and most prestigious botanical garden in South Africa, home to the first collection in the world dedicated solely to indigenous plants.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Activities
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour
Cape Town Quad Bike and Free Sandboarding
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Salt River
De Waterkant
De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.
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.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Castle of Good Hope, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
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.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Boulders Beach
- Camps Bay Beach
- Table Mountain
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Hout Bay Beach
- Spier Wine Estate
- Muizenberg Beach
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Fish Hoek Beach
- Chapmans Peak
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Lions Head
- Castle of Good Hope
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- Kalk Bay Beach
- Tygerberg Hospital